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The Peak District Climbing Challenge
A road cycling route starting from Bircotes
An epic road route with breathtaking climbs
![Map miniature of "The Peak District Climbing Challenge" cycling inspiration in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/united-kingdom/derbyshire-and-nottinghamshire/bircotes/road/76051.webp)
Take on the ultimate cycling challenge with The Peak District Climbing Challenge, a 120 km road cycling route starting near Bircotes. With a challenging ascent of 1603 meters, this route promises breathtaking climbs and stunning scenery. Highlights along the route include Firbeck, offering panoramic views and clean countryside air, Wales, known for its breathtaking landscapes and scenic beauty, Water Mint, a rare flower found in specific areas of the Peak District, Ecclesall, featuring picturesque views and charming villages, Hollow Meadows, surrounded by beautiful nature reserves, Bolsterstone, a peaceful village with stunning countryside views, Wath upon Dearne, showcasing its industrial history and vibrant community, and Tickhill, a picturesque town with historical charm. Cyclists can experience exhilarating climbs while exploring all these epic highlights along the way.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Bircotes:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Bawtry](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/bawtry-5.webp)
![Image of Tickhill](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/tickhill-5.webp)
![Image of Finningley](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/finningley-5.webp)
![Image of Maltby](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/maltby-4.webp)
![Image of Woodsetts](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/woodsetts-5.webp)
![Image of Dinnington](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/dinnington-5.webp)
![Image of Doncaster](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/doncaster-5.webp)
![Image of Armthorpe](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/armthorpe-5.webp)
![Image of Retford](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/derbyshire-and-nottinghamshire/retford-2.webp)