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SaveCastleton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
5 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
14 trails
- Trail Running
14 trails
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Open as of Jun 1, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 14
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 14
- Trails Trail Running
- 14
- Total Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,008 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,400 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,090 ft
- Reports
- 36
- Photos
- 141
- Completed Counter
- 3,963
Popular Castleton Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 577 ft • 0 ft • 321 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 20 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 322 ft • 14 • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
Castleton Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 28 miles • 4,353 ft • 7 • Loop •
This is a 28.3 mile mountain bike route that starts from the Upper Derwent Visitor Centre on the northern...
★ 4.4 • 13 miles • 2,080 ft • 0 • Loop •
Pedalnorth.com route around Mam Tor in the Peak District. 1. Head towards the Shivering Mountain, then...
★ 4.5 • 14 miles • 1,710 ft • 0 • Loop •
Always carry spares when on a ride
67 miles • 7,370 ft • 0 • Loop •
This is a 2000 m climb route, located at the north of the Peak District
Photos of Castleton Mountain Bike
Videos of Castleton Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Ladder | Jun 1, 2025 @ 9:19am Jun 1, 2025 | Dry | weridemtbskillscoaching | ||
| Hollins cross to castleton | May 17, 2025 @ 8:06am May 17, 2025 | Very Dry | NickkbDLL | ||
| Rocyh Clough Access | Apr 23, 2025 @ 3:09pm Apr 23, 2025 | Dry | samanthabeans |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mickey94 | ridden | route | activity #103975762 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 5:20am Sep 17, 2026 |
| jaymaginty123 | wishlist | route | activity #103644105 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 12:06pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| alexmcaneaney | wishlist | route | activity #100551009 | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:01am Aug 2, 2026 |
| BilliejrF2Tf | vote | route | activity #100048907 | Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:25am Jul 26, 2026 |
| garybostock | wishlist | route | activity #99912449 | Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:57pm Jul 24, 2026 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 5 | 4 miles | 1,490 ft | 3 miles | 981 ft | #4,480 | #144 | 141 | 36 | 8 | 3,350 | |
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 4 miles | 1,306 ft | 3 miles | 1,070 ft | #4,228 | #208 | 4 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 892 ft | 2 miles | 981 ft | #3,409 | #132 | 25 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 577 ft | 92 ft | 577 ft | 92 ft | #2,321 | #138 | 5 | ||||
| Hike | 14 | 8 miles | 2,008 ft | 4 miles | 1,401 ft | #7,403 | #198 | 36 | 1 | 1,315 | ||
| Trail Running | 14 | 8 miles | 2,008 ft | 4 miles | 1,401 ft | #7,908 | #228 | 36 | 1 | 97 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Castleton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Castleton are:
- Hollins cross to castleton (0/5)
- The Ridge (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Castleton?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Castleton are:
- May (11 activities)
- October (11 activities)
- June (10 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Castleton?
Check the Castleton trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Castleton?
The longest trail in Castleton is The Ridge at 1.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Castleton?
The best hiking trails in Castleton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Castleton?
Castleton has a total of 14 trails. Of those, 5 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Castleton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Castleton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Castleton is The Ridge with 322 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Castleton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Castleton is Hollins cross to castleton with 91 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Castleton?
Castleton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Castleton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Castleton is The Ridge with an average grade of 3.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Castleton?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Castleton are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Castleton?
The overall region status for Castleton is Clear / Green. Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Castleton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Castleton are: View all mountain biking routes in Castleton.
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What type of bike is most common in Castleton?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Castleton are:
- AM (6 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Castleton?
The highest summit in Castleton is Grindslow Knoll at 1,962 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Castleton?
The most popular Strava segments in Castleton are:
- Jacob's Ladder 1st section (8,186 athletes)
- pre ladder (7,989 athletes)
- Jacobs Descent to Stream (6,812 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Castleton?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Castleton. View all adaptive trails in Castleton for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Castleton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Castleton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
Trails
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