Routes from Matlock

Nick1978
Nick1978 Posts: 93
edited August 2010 in Routes
Im going up to matlock this weekend for some peak district riding...can anyone recommend any routes starting in matlock? will be out for a full day. ta!

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  • pablofandango
    pablofandango Posts: 14
    I have a tracklog/crs of a 50 mile route starting in Matlock that takes in some of the better trails in the area.
    Was planning to do it Sunday, but a busted knuckle has put a doubt on it.
    could email it to you though.
  • trailpuppet
    trailpuppet Posts: 381
    you local to that area pablo?

    Will be down that way, Alfreton, end Oct if you fancy a ride, Sat 30th.

    Hoping/planning to ride with a mate from over Castleton way
  • pablofandango
    pablofandango Posts: 14
    Yes I have migrated north from Essex
    I generally work Saturdays, although Sundays are good.
    If the weather is damp towards the end of October you might be better off going up to Castleton as the Dark Peak gives more grip on the trails than The White Peak when its wet (the trails are much better up there anyway).
  • trailpuppet
    trailpuppet Posts: 381
    might just do that .

    Ta
  • Tank-slapper
    Tank-slapper Posts: 968
    pablofandango wrote:
    but a busted knuckle has put a doubt on it.

    What have you been up to Senor Fandango?
  • pablofandango
    pablofandango Posts: 14
    came down the road from tissington in the rain too fast to make the bend before the ford.
    broke my front wheel as well :(
  • Nick1978
    Nick1978 Posts: 93
    nice oen thanks..yeah feel free to email it rhough to me. my email is nick.giles@audleytravel.com

    ta!
  • Tank-slapper
    Tank-slapper Posts: 968
    pablofandango wrote:
    came down the road from tissington in the rain too fast to make the bend before the ford.
    broke my front wheel as well :(

    Oh dear. Did you go into the trees on the right? Or get friendly with that big boulder on the left?

    At least it was near to home.

    Hope you get better soon.
  • pablofandango
    pablofandango Posts: 14
    trees on right :)
    not so sore now but still a bit swollen.
    should be okay by Sunday (hopes)
  • Tank-slapper
    Tank-slapper Posts: 968
    Ouch.

    Aren't those trees hawthorns? Double ouch if they are.
  • bamba
    bamba Posts: 856
    any one no if there are any good routes south of matlock, the area between the a610 on the east side of the a6 looks to have some very nice looking wooded areas on some steep hill sides, not seen a o/s map of the area yet, might be worth looki at
    My Trance
  • pablofandango
    pablofandango Posts: 14
    missed all the thorns :)

    bamba

    plenty of options around that area - I have been on group rides in many parts, but don't know them well enough to guide.

    a good start is to climb intake lane in cromford and have an explore to your right from the top.
  • Tank-slapper
    Tank-slapper Posts: 968
    Hearthstone Lane from Riber Castle to Lea is quite good. Some routes in Shining Cliff Woods, but I have never ridden them.

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