The Dark Peaks
Peak District National Park

Overview
Let us take you into the Hope Valley, at the heart of the Dark Peak. Home to some of the UK's best rocky and raw technical descents. This area of central England is characterised by dramatic gritstone ridges and stark moorland plateaus. Which makes it home to beautiful scenery, fantastic history and most importantly, plenty of great tracks to ride!

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Itinerary 

• Day 1: Starting in Hope we'll head North, riding some of the iconic descents around Ladybower Reservoir. 
• Day 2: We'll ride the West of the peaks, taking in some breathtaking views across Edale and Castleton.

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Skill and Fitness Level
This is an Advanced level tour for Level 3 Fitness, so you can expect continuous days of 40km distance and 1000m of climbing. You should be an experienced mountain biker, comfortable on most types of terrain and will have the skills to ride moderate technical features, such as small rock gardens, small drops, roots and faster sections. Your guide is an expert and will be very happy to give you some bike skills training to help improve your confidence and your enjoyment of your ride. If there is a section that you would prefer not to ride, there's no shame in walking sections of difficult tracks. The Peak District is the home of rocky descents that will be sure to spread a giant grin across your face. This ride is  intended for advanced mountain bikers that are happy to take on the technical rocky descents.
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Speak to Hugo on 07597719507 or Tom on 07885489062
​Email us at ride@trailunknown.com

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