Autumn in the Peaks

It’s a chance to see the Autumn colours at their best and features a loop around Ladybower Reservoir including a short offroad section.
A hilly ride out to the Peak District over the Snake Pass before a detour around the Upper Derwent Valley Reservoirs including approximately 12kms of gravel tracks.
The return route touches on a section of the White Peak with a visit to the Cathedral of the Peak at Tideswell, before a delightful ride through Perrydale, and stiff climbs to Peaslow and Peep ODay.
With some 12km offroad, surfaces are firm and any bike will handle the offroad section, but ideally tyres 28mm and upwards with some form of tread pattern are is likely to be your best choice to balance speed and grip offroad
Starts outside Costa Greggs Marple, and fnishes at the Marple Social Forces Club with a curry or sandwich.

Dambusters 75th anniversary The Lancasters practiced using the Derwent dam