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YHA Hartington Hall – Highfield Lane Gravel Track loop from Alstonefield

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YHA Hartington Hall – Highfield Lane Gravel Track loop from Alstonefield

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3.0

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YHA Hartington Hall – Highfield Lane Gravel Track loop from Alstonefield

02:10

30.1km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

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After 17.8 km for 131 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.32 km

View of Thor's Cave from the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and admire the view after a tough climb.

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6.51 km

Steep Descent to Manifold Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It’s super steep and the twists and turns make it treacherous. Top tip, you can fry an egg on your rotas at the bottom of you’re peckish from holding on so tight.

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8.20 km

South Peak Loop (Manifold Trail alternative)

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Lovely gravel alternative to toddler dodging on the Manifold Trail. Embedded Limestone and gravel

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12.7 km

Hulme End Café and Former Railway Station

Highlight • Parking

Cafe at Hulme End & Brown Edge Farm. Can go from either End - also a cafe is available in the middle section

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17.8 km

YHA Hartington Hall

Highlight • Mountain Hut

What an absolute gem! This is an adventurers haven! There’s a secure cycle store and a communal kitchen. The pizzas are lush!

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18.2 km

Highfield Lane Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Relatively rutted farm track gravel with some large embedded rock along the way. Steady climb up and out of Harrtington.

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24.3 km

Frank I'Th'Rocks Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Named after the Frank I'Th'Rocks Cave nearby, this is a beauty spot in Wolfscote Dale where the bridleway crosses the River Dove.

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24.4 km

Gravel Track from Dove Valley to Buxton Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel double track that leads from the abandoned farm up to Buxton Road, nothing technical just a couple of gates to negotiate

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30.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

2.85 km

2.72 km

530 m

320 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

12.4 km

2.87 km

1.24 km

320 m

206 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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YHA Hartington Hall – Highfield Lane Gravel Track loop from Alstonefield

View of Thor's Cave from the Valley

Steep Descent to Manifold Trail

South Peak Loop (Manifold Trail alternative)

Hulme End Café and Former Railway Station

YHA Hartington Hall

Highfield Lane Gravel Track

Frank I'Th'Rocks Bridge

Gravel Track from Dove Valley to Buxton Road

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