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Cromford Hill – Rowsley Bar Climb loop from Belper

Cromford Hill – Rowsley Bar Climb loop from Belper

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182

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Cromford Hill – Rowsley Bar Climb loop from Belper

04:55

77.2km

1,910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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After 33.7 km for 297 m

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Start point

Train Station

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19.0 km

Cromford Hill

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Take it steady on the decent as lorries turn out of the quarry

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19.9 km

Cromford Pond

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Cat crossing just up from Scarthin Books

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21.3 km

Long climb to Brightgate. It starts steep but eases off as you approach Bonsall only for it to ramp up again for a short distance as you start to leave before eventually turning into a more gradual ascent

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37.7 km

Stoney Ley Wood

Forest

39.6 km

Stanton in Peak village

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Stanton in Peak is a sleepy yet utterly picturesque village nestled on a hillside between Bakewell and Matlock. Above the village is Stanton Moor, home to the Nine Ladies stone …

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42.0 km

Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye)

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Enjoy pleasant riverside scenery as you pass over an old stone bridge that spans over the River Wye.

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42.7 km

Rowsley Bar Climb

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A challenging climb that is steep from the start with an average gradient of 13% but with sections of up to 25% as you pass the hairpins after 700m.

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57.4 km

Bank Road Climb

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Another top 100 road climb from the book by Simon Warren. Pace yourself. You think the start is hard but it ramps up at the end of Bank street and you will need some extra in the tank

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59.8 km

Riber Road Climb

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Starts steep but eases off, the turn off to Riber is when the "Fun" starts, makes the early section seem flat in comparison

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68.0 km

Oxhay Wood

Forest

77.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.4 km

10.7 km

2.43 km

334 m

303 m

148 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

30.3 km

303 m

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Cromford Hill – Rowsley Bar Climb loop from Belper

Cromford Hill

Cromford Pond

Bonsall Market Cross

Stanton in Peak village

Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye)

Rowsley Bar Climb

Bank Road Climb

Riber Road Climb

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