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The 10 most beautiful motorcycle routes in the Peak District
Motorcycle route
· Central England and the Midlands
Castleton circular - 1
Difficulty
moderate
165.5 km
2:22 h
3,138 m
3,138 m
A route for motorcycle trail riders.Please stick to the route and give full consideration to other users. I believe that 'Green Lanes' are for ALL Users.Please follow the TRF's Code of Conduct.
Motorcycle route
· North East England
Pennines & Peaks via Winnats Pass From Doncaster
Difficulty
moderate
188 km
2:41 h
2,479 m
2,545 m
A whopping 115 mile Motorcycle run from Maltby to Retford via the Pennines & Peaks going through the breathtaking Winnats Pass.
Motorcycle route
· Central England and the Midlands
Castleton circular - 2
Difficulty
easy
180.8 km
2:35 h
3,056 m
3,056 m
Easy m/c route, quad and 4X4 will need slight deviations because of specific Specific TRO conditions apply against 4X4 and Quads.Great Hucklow has a small school, keep speed/noise to a minimum, avoid school times. Thanks.
Motorcycle route
· Central England and the Midlands
Whaley Bridge Circular. Revised Oct 2020
Difficulty
easy
98.3 km
1:24 h
1,870 m
1,868 m
An easy route suitable for a short day out. The Goyt Valley is great for birdwatching if you stop for a brew or quick smoke break.
Motorcycle route
· Central England and the Midlands
Crowdicote to meerbrook
First attempt
52.1 km
0:45 h
888 m
1,029 m
Peak District National Park - Hurdlow - Crowdicote - River Dove - Glutton Bridge - Hollinsclough - Hollinsclough Methodist Chapel - Hill Top Farm - Knotbury - River Dane - Wildboarclough - St Saviour's Church, Wildboarclough - Gradbach Methodist Chapel - Forest Wood - Goldsitch Moss - Black Brook Nature Reserve - Newstone Farm - Pleasant View - Meerbrook - The Parish Church of St Matthew's
Motorcycle route
· Central England and the Midlands
Newhaven, Two Dales; Chatsworth; Eyam.
Difficulty
moderate
106.3 km
1:31 h
1,716 m
1,732 m
Circular tour taking in Chatsworth, Eyam, Millers Dale, Tadcliffe and Hartington.
Motorcycle route
· North East England
Houndkirk to Over Haddon
Difficulty
easy
87.1 km
1:15 h
1,514 m
1,669 m
A little planned route to go check on the blockage at Over Haddon
Motorcycle route
· Central England and the Midlands
Whaley Bridge/Wildboarclough Circular
Difficulty
moderate
200.9 km
2:52 h
3,410 m
3,409 m
Cumberland and Heild Lane routes are legally restricted to motorcycle use only.
Motorcycle route
· Central England and the Midlands
Winter Big bike run starting at Tissington.
Difficulty
moderate
176.4 km
4:33 h
3,063 m
3,146 m
Starting at Tissington, going through the Southern Peaks, east over towards Sheffield and finishing up at Ashbourne.
Reviews
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peak district 14 easy lanes by Dave
September 13, 2025
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Community
Thanks Jon, great route
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Winter Big bike run starting at Tissington. by James
Photo: James Hammerton, Community
Photo: James Hammerton, Community
Photo: James Hammerton, Community
Photo: James Hammerton, Community
April 21, 2025
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Community
great route for big bikes 👍
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Peak District - Green lanes by Gavin
Photo: Gavin Burns, Community
Photo: Gavin Burns, Community
Photo: Gavin Burns, Community
March 20, 2023
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Community
Was a very good and fun route, thanks for putting it together Richard.
(As is the case with the Peaks, a couple of lanes have since been made restricted)
Found at great little cafe at Wheston too.
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