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SaveDerbyshire 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, E-Biking and Horseback. Popular destinations include Black Rock, Chesterfield and Castleton.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
81 trails
- E-Bike
15 trails
- Horse
11 trails
- Hike
97 trails
- Trail Running
97 trails
Region Details
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- 16
- 19
- 21
- 11
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 99
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 81
- Trails E-Bike
- 15
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 31
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 97
- Trails Trail Running
- 97
- Total Distance
- 70 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,051 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,828 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,090 ft
- Reports
- 368
- Photos
- 164
- Completed Counter
- 13,138
Articles
Photo Report: Kid's Racing at Ard Rock 2025
Jul 30, 2025 from pinkbike.com
An event for the next generation of top riding talents.
Photo Report: Ard Rock Enduro 2025
Jul 30, 2025 from pinkbike.com
We headed out to the stages to capture as much of the action as possible.
Sub Regions
- Burton (2)
- Hicks Lodge (2)
- Castleton (5)
- Chesterfield (14)
- Hayfield (4)
- swadlincote (8)
- Black Rock (31)
- Shining Cliff Woods (9)
Popular Derbyshire Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 4,423 ft • 189 ft • 326 •
Long 1:8 climb on a wide traffic free gravel road. Links Cromford Canal with Black Rocks. Useable in both directions just be careful of walkers.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 577 ft • 0 ft • 318 •
Moderately 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.
• 25 ★ 4.0 • 2,546 ft • 322 ft • 246 •
Bit of an annoying climb but worth it for the grousemoor descent.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,430 ft • 0 ft • 222 •
The most used line from the small stile down to the Birch Wood Traverse. An option is to do just the first half and cut right back to the trail before it heads downhill. This half is probably Blue.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 192 ft • 218 •
The loop starts and finishes on the Family Forest Trail short loop but provides the chance to experience off-road trails and to progress skills and fitness levels. Taking riders around the whole site and mixed woodlands, it may be rough...
Derbyshire 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...
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,885 ft • 1 • Loop •
Shortish loop, some cracking downhills - But be careful and look out for other users.
★ 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...
★ 1.0 • 20 miles • 2,945 ft • 10 • Loop •
Loop around Ladybower start & finishing in Hope.
★ 4.5 • 14 miles • 1,710 ft • 0 • Loop •
Always carry spares when on a ride
Photos of Derbyshire Mountain Bike
Videos of Derbyshire Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Pit Lane swadlincote | Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:51am (Europe/London) Aug 16, 2026 | Dry | Dartman67 | ||
| Path (NC63) swadlincote | Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:51am (Europe/London) Aug 16, 2026 | Dry | Dartman67 | ||
| Access Path - Pit Lane To Nat Cyc R63 swadlincote | Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:51am (Europe/London) Aug 16, 2026 | Very Dry | Dartman67 | ||
| Wood Farm Trail Hicks Lodge | Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:51am (Europe/London) Aug 16, 2026 | Very Dry | Dartman67 | ||
| Shell Brook Hicks Lodge | Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:51am (Europe/London) Aug 16, 2026 | Very Dry | Dartman67 | ||
| Snake Path Hayfield | Apr 24, 2026 @ 8:46am (Europe/London) Apr 24, 2026 | Ideal | Gary026 | ||
| Shooting Cabins Hayfield | Sep 29, 2025 @ 10:34am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 29, 2025 | Ideal | MartynS | ||
| Endsor Byway Chesterfield | Sep 9, 2025 @ 8:01am Sep 9, 2025 | Ideal | Andymiff | ||
| Beely Green Lane Chesterfield | Sep 9, 2025 @ 8:01am Sep 9, 2025 | Ideal | Andymiff | ||
| Shining Cliff Climb Shining Cliff Woods | Sep 6, 2025 @ 1:43pm Sep 6, 2025 | Ideal | Andymiff |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShakthiGmv1G0 | ridden | trail | activity #101975950 | Aug 21, 2026 @ 5:17am Aug 21, 2026 |
| Dartman67 | add | report | activity #101612977 and 2 more | Aug 16, 2026 @ 5:43am Aug 16, 2026 |
| Dartman67 | add | report | activity #101612976 and 1 more | Aug 16, 2026 @ 5:43am Aug 16, 2026 |
| alexmcaneaney | wishlist | route | activity #100551009 | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:01am Aug 2, 2026 |
| bdouglass | wishlist | trail | activity #100404654 | Jul 31, 2026 @ 5:18am Jul 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Currently rideable. | Dec 31, 2024 @ 6:58am Dec 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | Good for beginners. Nothing that can’t just... | Aug 19, 2024 @ 8:13am Aug 19, 2024 | ||
| trail | This is not steep. Its a blue trail really | Oct 30, 2021 @ 2:26pm Oct 30, 2021 | ||
| trail | Good fun because even I can do it fast with my... | Sep 27, 2020 @ 5:23am Sep 27, 2020 | ||
| trail | This seems to be a footpath ? | Aug 13, 2020 @ 3:16am Aug 13, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k34 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge54 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k35 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge55 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge2 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield BMX Track | skill park | Chesterfield |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 81 | 60 miles | 9,852 ft | 31 miles | 1,499 ft | 164 | 368 | 13 | 29,136 | |||
| E-Bike | 15 | 23 miles | 2,057 ft | 11 miles | 997 ft | 337 | 4 | 3,937 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 31 | 31 miles | 3,458 ft | 14 miles | 1,499 ft | 29 | 211 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 20 miles | 2,503 ft | 10 miles | 1,480 ft | 76 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 13 miles | 1,693 ft | 7 miles | 446 ft | 18 | ||||||
| Horse | 11 | 17 miles | 1,667 ft | 7 miles | 997 ft | 22 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 97 | 66 miles | 10,820 ft | 34 miles | 1,827 ft | 360 | 1 | 2,955 | ||||
| Trail Running | 97 | 66 miles | 10,820 ft | 34 miles | 1,827 ft | 360 | 1 | 942 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Derbyshire
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What are the best places to ride in Derbyshire?
Derbyshire has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Derbyshire?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Derbyshire are:
- Near side line (4.2/5)
- Vernon Lane (4.2/5)
- Elle Bank (4.2/5)
- Snibston First Section (4.1/5)
- Dark Lane (4.1/5)
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What is the longest trail in Derbyshire?
The longest trail in Derbyshire is Shell Brook at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Derbyshire?
The best hiking trails in Derbyshire are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Derbyshire?
The best trail running trails in Derbyshire are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Derbyshire?
Derbyshire has a total of 99 trails. Of those, 81 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Derbyshire to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Derbyshire?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Derbyshire is Snake Path with 460 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Derbyshire?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Derbyshire is Shining Cliff Hostel with 388 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Derbyshire?
Derbyshire supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Derbyshire?
The following bike services are available in Derbyshire:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Derbyshire?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Derbyshire is Kinde Cobbles with an average grade of 12.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Derbyshire?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Derbyshire are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Derbyshire?
The overall region status for Derbyshire is Clear / Green. Out of 71 trails:
- Clear / Green: 65
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Derbyshire?
Yes, Derbyshire supports e-bike riding. There are 15 trails in Derbyshire that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Derbyshire?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Derbyshire are: View all mountain biking routes in Derbyshire.
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What is the highest summit in Derbyshire?
The highest summit in Derbyshire is Grindslow Knoll at 1,962 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Derbyshire?
The most popular Strava segments in Derbyshire are:
- Next Stop Hassop.....Toot,Toot (35,700 athletes)
- Climb after the bridge (11,166 athletes)
- section 5 (10,880 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Derbyshire?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Derbyshire directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Derbyshire?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Derbyshire are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Derbyshire?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Derbyshire are:
- Dark Lane (5/5)
- High Peak Trail to Middleton Top (5/5)
- Birch Wood Traverse South (0/5)
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