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28.1 miles
Distance
4,353 ft
Climb
-4,398 ft
Descent
1,809 ft
High Point
-46 ft
Altitude change
558 ft
Altitude min
740 ft
Altitude start
696 ft
Altitude end
-68.3%
Grade max
63%
Grade min
13 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
This is a 28.3 mile mountain bike route that starts from the Upper Derwent Visitor Centre on the northern most tip of the Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District. It heads out though Hope valley and returns via Edale valley following some of the best trails the Dark Peak has to offer. With adrenaline inducing descents and tricky, technical climbs this ride will push the limit of your skills and stamina.
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Ladybower Loop - Hard is a 28 mile popular red route located near Castleton. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 4,353 ft with a max elevation of 1,809 ft then descends -4,398 ft.
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Stats
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Distance28 miles
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Avg time2 hr 54 min
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Altitude min558 ft
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Altitude start740 ft
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Altitude end696 ft
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Climb4,353 ft
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Descent-4,398 ft
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Grade max-68.3%
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Grade min63%
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Distance climb13 miles
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Distance down12 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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ladybower dam wall
trail: Dam Wall
0:24 | 319 | comments: 0 | favs: 1
Sep 26, 2011
could it be manualled????
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Clip-of-end-section WhinstoneLee-CutthroatBr
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Nov 24, 2016
Last part of descent to Cutthroat Bridge. Rocky end section to road. #jombwabf #hebdenhoofers
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