Dakin, Chiz
Cycling in the Peak District
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852848781
- author:
- Dakin, Chiz
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cicerone Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 116mm X 172mm
- Genre:
- 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.4 centimetres (0, Sports & Recreation, Cycling, Travel,
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 9
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cycling in the Peak District offers 21 routes for two-wheeled exploration, including a challenging 250km 'Tour de Peak District' and 20 graded day rides. These routes take you through quiet lanes, gratifying downhills, and not overly technical bridleways, tracks, and trails, ideal for gravel or adventure bikes. The guidebook features step-by-step route descriptions accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping, along with overview stats to aid route selection, refreshment and parking information, cycle hire details, and full accommodation listings. Tips for cycling the routes and advice for novices are also included. With its scenic country lanes, tracks, towpaths, and railway trails, the Peak District is a beautiful area to explore by bike. The guidebook showcases some of its best bits, including the picturesque Derwent Reservoir and wide views from the old Mam Tor road.