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Hollins Cross – Mam Tor — Abandoned Road loop from Edale

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Hollins Cross – Mam Tor — Abandoned Road loop from Edale

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4.6

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315

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Hollins Cross – Mam Tor — Abandoned Road loop from Edale

03:41

35.6km

1,180m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.29 km for 80 m

After 33.4 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.29 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hollins Cross is a col with spectacular panoramic views. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can get very busy …

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10.7 km

Viewpoint

13.7 km

Mam Tor — Abandoned Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This was once the main road into Castleton which was built up onto the side of Mam Tor. Unfortunately due to the local geology the road began to subside almost …

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15.7 km

View of Hope Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure you look up when riding, the climbs are tough in this part of the world but be sure to enjoy the views.

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20.3 km

Roych Clough Downhill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Mega downhill to the best lunch spot in the Peaks. Super loose rock, techy and steep in places with some step downs. Very fast and very fun!

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25.8 km

Hayfield Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Together with Coldwell Clough, this descent is more than a mile of fast and fun downhill riding taking you back down to Hayfield. Rocks and stones give way to soil …

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30.2 km

Jacob's Cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Jacobs Cairn-Big pile of rocks, better known as a Cairn and this one is Jacobs. Great spot to stop and admire the views and grab a photo or two. Jacobs …

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30.2 km

Jacob's Ladder Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Known for its steepness for walkers - experience it on a bike for some white knuckle riding,

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30.7 km

Stone Bridge at Jacob's Ladder, River Noe

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic spot before the last stretch back to Edale. Nice place for a paddle also!

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33.4 km

The Tips

Forest

35.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.55 km

8.32 km

6.99 km

718 m

662 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

10.3 km

10.0 km

3.91 km

941 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

16°C

9°C

94 %

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Hollins Cross – Mam Tor — Abandoned Road loop from Edale

Hollins Cross

Mam Tor — Abandoned Road

View of Hope Valley

Roych Clough Downhill Trail

Hayfield Descent

Jacob's Cairn

Jacob's Ladder Descent

Stone Bridge at Jacob's Ladder, River Noe

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