cycle-need a totally off road route in Derbyshire

mrs_baggins

I have never ridden a bike but have a weekend away next week with somone who does so thought it would be a good idea to borrow a bike and go on a ride.As i am not to be trusted on any kind of road I am looking for one that is 100% road free. are there sites I can get this from or does anyone know of one?

joolsybools

Try these

www.cycle-route.com

www.sustrans.org.uk

joolsybools

More specifically:

www.cycle-routes.org/derbycycling

www.visitderbyshire.co.uk/fa_cycling.ihtml

Have fun!

joolsybools

Finally:

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/Access_recreation/cycle_routes/default.asp

CTC has advice and tips - please read that, also routemaps

www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=3376

www.ctc-maps.org.uk/routes/

Happychappy

Look for the HIGH PEAK TRAIL, it is an old railway line which has been flattened and covered for cyclists, it takes in some beautiful scenery, is perfectly safe to practice falling off and just has cyclists and walkers, plenty of car parks etc

Barneysmom

I hope you don't mind me saying, but if you're going to be by walkers, would you consider having a bell on your bike?
I was nearly sent into the canal last year when somebody riding a bike came up behind me and didn't shout or anything. I sprained my ankle and had to hobble 2 miles back to the car.
Those trails look amazing, very tempting, it must be great in the summer

mrs_baggins

thanks everyone who replied. they are a great help.

and if I havent got a bell I will shout!! but dont worry me falling off will make them know I am there

neilmcl

joolsybools wrote: »

Finally:

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/Access_recreation/cycle_routes/default.asp

CTC has advice and tips - please read that, also routemaps

www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=3376

www.ctc-maps.org.uk/routes/

Not to mention http://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/