We started from Mapleton Lane Car Park, had a quick coffee and teacake, using a brief rain shower as our excuse, then did the short section through the tunnel, before heading north.
A lovely ride along a disused railway track from Ashbourne as far as Hartington signal box, for three of us, while Harry and Isaac did the extra four miles there and back to Parsley Hay.
A lovely ride along a disused railway track from Ashbourne as far as Hartington signal box, for three of us, while Harry and Isaac did the extra four miles there and back to Parsley Hay.
The trail climbs gently, a total of around 700 feet in all, over its 12 ish mile length. Not too hard, but we had to keep pedalling on the way out.
We had plenty of short breaks along the way, and considering the fact it was bank holiday, the route didn't feel overcrowded - though I'm not sure the occasional horse rider would agree.
By contrast the return was easy, and the wind was behind us most of the way too.
What a great day out!
ReplyDeleteVery enjoyable - good company, grand Derbyshire views, and some exercise!
ReplyDeleteGreat the sun shone for you on this lovely family outing.
ReplyDeleteThank you , Ida. We all enjoyed the ride!
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