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Thornhill Lane – Longstone Edge Climb loop from Edale

Thornhill Lane – Longstone Edge Climb loop from Edale

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Thornhill Lane – Longstone Edge Climb loop from Edale

04:50

84.1km

1,690m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.36 km

Edale Road

Highlight • Cycleway

There's a long way from the Edale sign until you reach Edale village. And it's almost all false flat up. Draggy.

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10.7 km

Thornhill Lane

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Lovely, quiet lane, with some sneaky little hills in there to keep you busy!

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13.2 km

New Road Climb to Stanage Edge

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Another of my real favourites – this lovely quiet climb takes you from the main road at Bamford up under the shadow of Bamford Edge.

Back towards where you have …

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18.2 km

View of Stanage Edge from North Lees Road

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This road, North Lees, is a quiet and beautiful lane running along the lower slopes of Stanage Edge near Hathersage.

It runs parallel to the Edge and can be accessed …

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25.5 km

Sherriff Wood

Forest

37.0 km

Longstone Edge

Viewpoint

37.5 km

Longstone Edge Climb

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Long climb (for the peaks) if going up but eases after the cattle grid and all the better for appreciating the views over the edge. One of my favourites whether starting or finishing a ride.

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40.3 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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42.0 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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81.0 km

Mam Nick descent

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Almost as scary as going up.

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84.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.6 km

1.67 km

752 m

160 m

Surfaces

63.7 km

20.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

28°C

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Thornhill Lane – Longstone Edge Climb loop from Edale

Edale Road

Thornhill Lane

New Road Climb to Stanage Edge

View of Stanage Edge from North Lees Road

Longstone Edge Climb

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Cressbrook Switchback

Mam Nick descent

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