Few hour route around Bakewell?

Big_Jack

Hi all,
My girlfriend is taking part in the marathon-walk from Bakewell to Carsington Water in September and I'm going to be going up to 'support her' (read: finally ride around the lake district).

I can probably fit in 3/4 hours of riding as I need to jump in the shower and make sure I'm at the finish line - I'm not familiar with the area - can anyone recommend a little route to finish back at Bakewell or just general top-sights to see?

I am undecided whether I'm going to take the road or mountain bike so I'll pop this post in both forums..

Cheers,

Jack

ugo.santalucia

Follow the first part of the Eroica Britannia until the top of the Goyt valley, then find a way back to Bakewell... it's a very good ride. You should be able to find it on Strava

andcp

Jack, are you on Strava?

sniper68

Big_Jack wrote:

Hi all,
My girlfriend is taking part in the marathon-walk from Bakewell to Carsington Water in September and I'm going to be going up to 'support her' (read: finally ride around the lake district).

Bakewell isn't in the Lake District it's in the Peak District

There's plenty of good riding around there you don't need to look on Strava just get a map and head out.Head for Great Longstone,Stoney Middleton,Castleton,Edale and just create a loop and you won't go far wrong.

Big_Jack

Doh! Peak District* - it's been a long day..

I am on Strava! https://www.strava.com/athletes/6160216

Difficult to mount my phone as a satnav but I might be able to write down the route.

andcp

Hi Jack,
pm sent - let me know if you need more.
Andy.

phippss

Have a look at the link for Matlock 10 sportive

http://darkwhitecycling.co.uk/wp-conten ... k-2015.pdf

Matlock is only about 6 miles from Bakewell and this route will give you a good idea of the area and a bit of a challenge :?

stifflersmom

ugo.santalucia wrote:

Follow the first part of the Eroica Britannia until the top of the Goyt valley, then find a way back to Bakewell... it's a very good ride. You should be able to find it on Strava

Good suggestion. From the top of the Goyt a good route back to Bakewell would be Flash - Longnor Crowdicote -Monyash- Over Haddon.

andcp

phippss wrote:

Have a look at the link for Matlock 10 sportive

http://darkwhitecycling.co.uk/wp-conten ... k-2015.pdf

Matlock is only about 6 miles from Bakewell and this route will give you a good idea of the area and a bit of a challenge :?

Yes, lovely little ride, did it solo last year - you could start at Rowsley which is only 3 miles from Bakewell. One or two of the roads are a bit busy, but some great climbs. Doable in sub 3 hours.