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4,495 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-349 ft
Descent
00:06:56
Avg time
-334 ft
Altitude change
872 ft
Altitude min
1,216 ft
Altitude max
1,206 ft
Altitude start
873 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-47.9%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
636 ft
Distance climb
3,783 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:06:56
Avg time

Lockerbrook Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peak District
    Castleton
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33909 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7908 in E-Biking
    • #21589 in Trail Running
    • #23592 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Stony start from gate, smoothing off into woods with gradual descent. Deeper in woods gradient increases with Several line choices as it enters the pine trees. Here line options vary from from gravely loam and mild roots on the central path to loamy swoopy bank/ridge-line on the the right. After a few mild bends is a large hump on right for good air (but beware of walkers coming up) before gradient increases with left turn into steeper v shaped gully with minor drops to the gate/road.

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Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 209 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Aug 30, 2025 @ 10:48am
Aug 30, 2025
Jun 27, 2025 @ 10:00am
Jun 27, 2025
Wet, boggy & cut up due to tree felling work
Aug 9, 2024 @ 9:29am
Aug 9, 2024
Closed for Forrest works. Deep and muddy from the heavy machines
Apr 12, 2024 @ 8:30am
Apr 12, 2024
Oct 22, 2023 @ 3:14am
Oct 22, 2023
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on Aug 30, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to lockerbrook trailhead (53.405570, -1.752160)

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        Jan 6, 2026 @ 6:44am
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        Weekend Mucky 1 - Sheffield - Ladybower loop
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        5:17 | 423 | Feb 16, 2020 , Castleton
        Ladybower Ride
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        8:28 | 302 | Apr 16, 2019 , Castleton
        Lockerbrook Screaming Mile - Winter 2015-16
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        718 | Nov 24, 2016 , Castleton
        descent to lady bower reservoir the screaming mile
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        788 | Nov 24, 2016 , Castleton

        Routes with this trail

        1.0 20 miles 2,945 ft 10 Loop
        Loop around Ladybower start & finishing in Hope.
        19 miles 2,385 ft 8 Loop
        peaks ride route
        1.0 21 miles 3,116 ft 9
        CLOCKWISE LOOP AROUND LADY BOWER 20 MILES

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lockerbrook

        Where is Lockerbrook located?
        Lockerbrook is located in Peak District, Castleton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Peak District trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.40557, -1.75216.
        How hard is Lockerbrook?
        Lockerbrook is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Lockerbrook?
        Lockerbrook has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 349 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 872 ft to 1,216 ft.
        Is Lockerbrook a point to point trail?
        Lockerbrook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
        How long is Lockerbrook?
        Lockerbrook is 4,495 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
        Are dogs allowed on Lockerbrook?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lockerbrook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Lockerbrook?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lockerbrook are:
        • May (19 activities)
        • July (14 activities)
        • February (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Lockerbrook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lockerbrook are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Lockerbrook?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Lockerbrook. The trail is 4,495 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Lockerbrook?
        Lockerbrook is a very popular trail. There have been 3,217 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,129 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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