High Peak Trail – Bradbourne Brook Ford loop from Middleton

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High Peak Trail – Bradbourne Brook Ford loop from Middleton

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High Peak Trail – Bradbourne Brook Ford loop from Middleton

03:00

36.3km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.2 km for 272 m

After 30.3 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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5.13 km

Hall Wood

Forest

6.47 km

Bench with a view of Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice little spot to look at the views

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7.65 km

Carsington Carved Chair

Highlight • Structure

A pretty cool feature found in the middle of a field.

Great selfie opportunity ;)

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9.33 km

Wooden Sculptures at Carsington Water

Highlight • Monument

Look out for the wooden sculptures as you go around the reservoir.

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23.3 km

Bradbourne Brook Ford

Highlight • Bridge

Fun for the fool hardy, slow and steady. Can be deep, be prepared to bail if your bike starts to slide out from under. At your own risk🚲😬. Bridge for the sensible 😉

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24.5 km

Bradbourne Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A "doubly thankful" village. A thankful village is one where none of the inhabitants were killed in the First World War. A doubly thankful one is where no inhabitants were …

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28.9 km

View across Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Next view across conservation area down reservoir. Lots of bird life to look out for

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35.1 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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