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High Peak Trails offered by supplier M16745 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 3 - 4 day(s) Group Size: 2 - 10 people Destination(s): England   Specialty Categories: Bicycle Touring   Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 180 Pound Sterling (GBP) Maximum Per Person Price: 240 Pound Sterling (GBP)

Taking you to "Last of the summer wine" country around Holmfirth this is our most northerly tour and perhaps the most spectacular in terms of views and vistas. You will pass the Peaks highest point Kinder Scout, scene of the 1932 mass trespass and skirt the edges of Ladybower reservoir where the bouncing bomb was tested for the "Dambusters" During WWII.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Glossop. Arrive at Glossop and settle into your accommodation for the night.

Day 2: Glossop - Castleton (25 miles). On leaving Glossop you take to quiet country lanes before joining the Sett Valley trail to Hayfield. The Pennine Bridleway out of Hayfield traverses the spectacular countryside beneath the lofty heights of Kinder Scout. This superb trail takes you to Rushup Edge and onto Mam Tor, which has commanding views over the Hope and Edale valleys below. A ride down the breathtaking Winnats Pass and cruise into Castleton, looking out to Mam Tor or the Shivering Mountain as it is often called, provides a truly memorable end to your 1st days cycling.

Day 3: Castleton - Holmfirth (36 miles). Out of Castleton you will pass by Ladybower Reservoir which was the scene for the classic "Dambusters" film. You have the choice of two routes onto Holmfirth depending on how energetic you are feeling. The longer route will take you past Stannage Edge, popular with climbers and walkers and onto Hooks Car whereas the shorter route will take you over Strines Moor. Both routes will take you along the much less demanding Pennine Bridleway to Penistone before the final push over to "Last of the Summer Wine" country Holmfirth (36/ 41 miles).

Day 4: Holmfirth - Glossop (18 miles). From Holmfirth you will pass by Dunford Bridge and travel via Salters Brook before joining the Longdendale Trail at the Woodhead tunnel. Once part of the Manchester to Sheffield railway this traffic free and welcome flat trail takes you past 5 reservoirs with fantastic views of Shining Clough Moss and Bleaklow.You will pass the crossroads with the Pennine Way before you return to your starting point at Glossop (18miles).

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- Accommodation
- Bicycles and equipment
- Details route notes and maps
- Local information and an emergency back up number.

Note: The price of a tour depends on the type of accommodation you choose and if luggage transfer is required.

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