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chickenstrip
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PostPosted: 22:08 - 16 Apr 2015    Post subject: Recommend Me A Day Ride Route In The Peak District? Reply with quote

I did one with a couple of guys a while back that included the Cat n Fiddle and Snake Pass. Finished at Matlock Bath. Can't remember the full route though and thinking about doing another. I'll head up on the M1 to get to the area quickly, back same way. Could someone who knows the area well do a maps route for me to consider? A bit of mixed riding, fast stuff, slower scenic etc? Recommended coffee/snack stops maybe?
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PostPosted: 08:04 - 29 Apr 2015    Post subject: Alternative? Reply with quote

Hi, I'm heading to Snowdonia again because its so beautiful.
If you haven't been, its a really good ride.
Last time I camped right at the top where its quite arid and harsh and then the following morning took a ride through to the south. Stunning.
Theres also a zipwire there that 2hrs long, at the slate mines in the centre. Will be stopping in there this time. Its called ZipWire Titan.
Zipwire velocity is right in the north, they strap you in horizontal.. - up to 100km an hour on the way down...Shocked
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PostPosted: 18:03 - 29 Apr 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try some google earthfoo on wynnats pass by Castleton going towards blue John cavern that was my favourite bit on a loop I did about a month back it was like a mini cheddar* gorge.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.341554,-1.801101,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m5!1e2!3m3!1s64572318!2e1!3e10

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PostPosted: 20:10 - 29 Apr 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that. I'll go there next time I'm in the Peak District (usually a sunny Sunday).
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PostPosted: 20:29 - 29 Apr 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

on subject ... find a kml. its the only method cos there are too many way points, which opens in google earth... the cat& fiddle is ok to eat at... if a little expensive... matlock bath has lots of places... so one will suit your pocket....
you don`t have a sat-nav do you ....
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PostPosted: 22:23 - 29 Apr 2015    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

rawdred wrote:
Hi, I'm heading to Snowdonia again because its so beautiful.
If you haven't been, its a really good ride.
Last time I camped right at the top where its quite arid and harsh and then the following morning took a ride through to the south. Stunning.
Theres also a zipwire there that 2hrs long, at the slate mines in the centre. Will be stopping in there this time. Its called ZipWire Titan.
Zipwire velocity is right in the north, they strap you in horizontal.. - up to 100km an hour on the way down...Shocked
Equally as off-topic as your post Whistle but I would definitely recommend zip world if you are heading up that way. I went up in March last year and did the Velocity wire which was really good. Titan wasn't open at that point; would be interested to see any pictures and videos if you do make it up there.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=286988
Might be of interest to you. The valley we camped in is about 5-10 minutes ride away from zipworld and if you're sensible about where you pitch you can stay there without paying for a campsite etc Thumbs Up.
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rawdred
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PostPosted: 10:52 - 01 May 2015    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

-Matt- wrote:
[ if you do make it up there.


Sadly the weather looks a bit shitty for the weekend and we're waiting for the last minute before making a plan. If we do go we'll start in the south this time.

Looking at this campsite:
https://www.hafoddywyllcampsite.co.uk/

Will definitely refer back to this thread for advice on the Peak District routes discussed here for when the weather's a bit better.

Many thanks
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