View of Hope Valley – Hollins Cross loop from Edale

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View of Hope Valley – Hollins Cross loop from Edale

Moderate

4.6

(9)

119

riders

View of Hope Valley – Hollins Cross loop from Edale

02:04

20.1km

670m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.25 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.90 km

Chapel Gate Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Completely ruined by tipping hardcore down and rolling it out . It’s so smooth now

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4.83 km

Rushup Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

The only way is up! Great when dry, a bit of a slog when wet. The terrain is mixed, with some recent maintenance on the shared-use path at the start. …

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6.86 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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8.23 km

Climb to Mam Tor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A challenging climb off-road with superb views.

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9.22 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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14.1 km

Broken road

Viewpoint

16.3 km

Mam Tor Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

First descent of the ride down the side of Mam Tor. Great fast and flowy section, watch out for walkers and the gate at the bottom!

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17.1 km

Mam Tor Bridleway

Highlight • Viewpoint

The paved part is intended as the footpath and the rutted lines to the side is the bridleway

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17.8 km

Edale to Hollins Cross Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A varied in terrain climb up to Hollins cross. Super views down the valley and up hill. Some of the trail in singletrack before then opening up into a nice …

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20.1 km

End point

Train Station

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