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Snake Pass - although could be a bit brutal this time of year, spectacular though
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_Pass
Anywhere around Hope is lovely (home of the cycle kit manufacturer of the same name)
Some very good MTB trails round there.
Buxton is a bit of a like Torquay of the north, but full of bikers - so I'd avoid it. -
You could do a longish circular route over Snake (from Glossop side), back via Hope and Tideswell. The Goyt Valley is nice, just turn off the A5004 between Buxton and Whaley Bridge. The Cat and Fiddle (not many bikers this time of year), and you're gonna have to attempt Winnatts Pass.
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Good cafes at:
Monyash (The Old Smithy) - does tea by the pint!
Elton - (just opposite the church) I highly recommend the bacon and mushroom baps.
Flagg - (east end of the village) always highly rated by the local CTC lot.
Bakewell - (Parakeet Diner, The Square, DE45 1BT) another CTC-friendly stop. Park your bikes down the side (gate on the right as you face the cafe).Pubwise, The George at Alstonefield does good food + ale.
www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.comRides? Personally, I'd not bother with the Snake, too much traffic. There's loads of quiet lanes, all with beautiful views.
Do you like challenging climbs?
Winnats Pass has a well-deserved reputation, from there I'd recommend the descent round the back of Mam Tor into Edale.
Either direction through Monsal Dale will give your legs a work out.As for routes, have a look here:
http://www.highergrangefarm.fsnet.co.uk/PeakAudax/index.htm
Should give you some ideas, even if you don't ride the exact routes. -
Just had a look at Google Maps. One of the chaps fancies a roun-trip taking in Snake Pass and Bakewell (he's a tart for tarts).
What's Winnatts Pass? Sounds ominous.
http://www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk/images/Winnats%20Pass.jpg
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The Cat and Fiddle is a long grind best done in high winds with a good rainfall.
Winnatts is very evil. The most scared I have been on a bicycle was descending that. I would probably die climbing it.
There are a lot of very tasty climbs to try.
The one negative is that there are too many lorries carrying road building materials from quarries. Don't think that because you are out in the countryside you are immune from the dangers of HGVs. High speed lorries on narrow roads in high winds can be very dangerous.
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Just had a thought, the Elton and Flagg cafes will probably only be open on the weekends. I think the Parakeet in Bakewell's open all week though.
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I would, but have other stuff sorted this weekend. Long range weather forecast ain't grate, so pack waterproofs etc.....
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The Hartington cheese shop is ace. Load up on cheese to bring back. The Duke of Devonshire is a nice pub in the village. The George at Astonfield is a nice pub but the landlady is a miserable old bag. The Miners in Brassington is a nice boozer, so too is the Druids Inn at Birchover. Although I think it has had a lick of paint recently.
For riding, if you don't have a mega pimp road bike that can take a little dirt, try to include a section of either the high peak trail or tissington trail. They are parts of a converted railway line. It is now nice flat cinder path all the way and makes for some really nice senic riding.
A slightly off topic suggestion, if you like a quality bit of knitwear (who doesn't?) John Smedly knitter of reet posh jumpers is based in the peak district at Lea Bridge and has a factory shop. I went there last time and picked up some bargains.
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Here's a 'challenging' 82 mile loop, takes you up and down, Long Hill, Chunal, Snake Pass, up over Mam Nick but down Winnats Pass and back home.
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Just had a look at Google Maps. One of the chaps fancies a roun-trip taking in Snake Pass and Bakewell (he's a tart for tarts).
What's Winnatts Pass? Sounds ominous.
Whatever you do, don't ask for a Bakewell Tart in Bakewell, It's a Bakewell Pudding which is slightly different - Mr Kipling apparently invented/bastardised the whole tart thing, and they are a tad sensitive about it.
Bakewell Puddings, however, are fucking lush.
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Whatever you do, don't ask for a Bakewell Tart in Bakewell, they are a tad sensitive about it.
I'm not surprised:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-to-reopen-bakewell-tart-murder-inquiry-655574.html
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Hello peeps, I've booked three days and nights here for my birthday this weekend;
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/peak-district-sherwood/hostels/Hartington/index.aspx
We're taking road bikes for two of the days and thinking of renting mountain bikes for one too. Anyone know any good routes, any good cafes, pubs or restaurants, any places with views that must be seen, any tips at all?
Merci