Gag Lane – Hartington Cheese Shop loop from Ellastone

Gag Lane – Hartington Cheese Shop loop from Ellastone

Hard

riders

Gag Lane – Hartington Cheese Shop loop from Ellastone

03:07

53.5km

920m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.22 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Ousley Wood

Forest

3.20 km

Stanton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A great viewpoint is the reward for a long climb

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4.34 km

Ordley Bank Wood

Forest

12.1 km

An undeniably beautiful stretch of road, featuring a little gravel, a lot of sheep, a couple of gates and plenty of potholes. My absolute favourite road - definitely worth adding in on your next Peaks ride. 🐏

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22.9 km

Heathcote Mere

Highlight • Natural

Great spot to stop at, very peaceful, close to Hartington to buy drinks and snacks.

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24.6 km

Hartington Cheese Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little shop, plenty of cheeses and accompaniments including quite a few local ones to the area. Picked up a few while I was there. 😃 Also sells local beers and real ales.

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24.7 km

Hartington Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Hartington Farm shop and café is just off the main road through Hartington. The shop sells a range of locally produced fruit, veg, dairy, bread and store cupboard items, perfect …

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24.7 km

Berwick Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

27.5 km

Climb from the River Manifold to Butterton

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Scenic climb from the bottom of the manifold valley upto Butterton, trace the river before climbing through woodland and onto open pretty countryside.Pretty pub with tables outside in the village …

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53.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

2.56 km

1.04 km

336 m

Surfaces

28.8 km