East Peak and Winnats Grimpeur

2026 Replaced by Hills Dales and Monsal Trail

Winnats Spring Again, we’ll bring again … no, not tulips from Amsterdam, but a new mid week Peak Grimpeur event from Marple. The ride counts towards the PARTY award .

The ride starts from Marple Girl Guides Hut. There is no parking at the Guide Hut. However, there are paid car parks in the town centre and plenty of free on street parking, with convenient parking for the finish around recreation ground.
The finish is at Marple Services and Forces Club .

The ride takes in the Snake Pass, and after crossing Ladybower, a climb towards Sheffield to the control at Low Bradfield with the option of visiting the School Rooms Cafe. The route heads south along the Eastern Edge of the Peak District to a free Control at the Eyam with a choice of cafes in the village square. Better still, use the eBrevet app. Return to Marple is via Castleton and the climb of Winnats Pass.

Winnats Pass, one of the Peak District’s landmark climbs

It’s a strenuous ride, with the option of additional cafe stops at Grindleford Station Cafe or several cafes in Castleton.

The finish is at Marple Services and Forces Club .

There is nowhere to leave panniers, so what you bring goes with you on the ride.

If the ride sounds a bit of a challenge, you can try the flatter alternative, the An Icecream Wensdae 100, which starts and finishes in the same places.