How long does it take to cycle a Pennine Bridleway?

The Pennine Bridleway can certainly be completed in less than five days over this 186 mile (300km) route, but here we find five days to be a good balance of challenge on the bike, and time to explore off the bike. After all, the route is littered with historic ruins and quaint towns, all waiting to be explored.

Can you cycle on the Pennine Way?

The Pennine Bridleway is the only National Trail specifically designed to be used by equestrians. Since the idea for the route was conceived however, mountain biking has really taken off and the Trail also offers a fantastic challenge for cyclists, as well as being a great route for walkers.

Can you ride a mountain bike on a bridleway?

You have a right to ride a horse or a bike on any bridleway, restricted byway or byway open to all traffic. You can also ride a bike on any cycle track, and on routes shown on an Ordnance Survey map as an ‘other route with public access’.

Where does the Pennine Bridleway start and finish?

The Pennine Bridleway runs through fantastically diverse countryside, starting in the White Peak area of Derbyshire and finishing, for the present, on the edge of the Howgill fells in Cumbria (205 miles, 330 Km).

How difficult is the Pennine Way?

The Pennine Way is generally easy to follow on the ground. However, it is far from foolproof. Over sections of high mountain and moorland there is often a discernable path on the ground, but not always. Map and compass skills are essential.

Can you wild camp on the Pennine Way?

Wild camping (See also box p38) Of all the national trails in England, the Pennine Way probably offers the best chance to wild camp along the full length. Huge sections of the route are on high ground beyond the last farm wall or fence and there are plenty of inconspicuous places to pitch a small tent.

Can I ride my bike on a public bridleway?

If cycling was a private nuisance to the owner it would be a trespass even with a right of way. So if cycling along, say, a bridleway is not a private nuisance then cycling along a footpath cannot be. The clear implication is that a cyclist on a public footpath has lawful authority to be there and is not a trespasser.

Can you ride a dirt bike on a bridleway?

Can you ride a motorbike on bridleways? Ah, the classic question. To which the answer is a clear: No you can’t.

Can you drive the Pennine Way?

Avid hikers often travel to this region to enjoy Britain’s oldest footpath, the Pennine Way, which runs 268 miles along the center of the Pennine mountain range. Drivers touring the Pennine Mountains can expect to enjoy rolling countryside bisected by weathered stone walls.

What is a bridleway UK?

In England and Wales, a statutory bridleway (or bridle path) is a route over which the public has a right of way on horseback, leading a horse, on foot, or since 1968, on pedal cycle.

How hilly is the Tissington Trail?

The traffic-free Tissington Trail is ideal for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. This 13-mile trail is mostly flat and traffic-free, making it ideal for family days out and beginner cyclists. There’s plenty to see en route as you pass through the beautiful countryside of the Derbyshire Dales.