Stage four of the Wednesday Peak Grimpeurs takes us into the southern Peak District with its limestone scenery. Cafes at Monsall Head (overlooking the famous viaduct), and Monyash (via Asford-in-the-water, Lathkilldale, the Long Rake and Long Dale). Back to Marple via Wormhill and Eccles Pike.
The ride starts from Marple Girl Guides Hut where you'll be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee.
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.
Climbing on the White Peak
The finish is at
Marple Services and Forces Club
.
If you ride all 5 of the Summer Marple rides in the same season, you can even get the
badge!
Please note that we can't handle entries on the line, as we are starting from a car park, but it's really easy to enter the event, either online or through the post - just click on the 'Enter this event' button and follow the instructions.
There is also nowhere to leave panniers If you don't want to carry unnecessary luggage around the Peak District you can try asking a fellow rider to let you leave stuff in a car.
