Review for Cut Gate Path, Peak District

Tibbort:

I rode this route after reading about it in MBR. As usual the ride didn't quite live up to the write-up but it was a good day out nonetheless. I started from a car park by Ladybower reservoir and rode up past the other dams up to the moor. There was a fair section of bike carrying to gain altitude once on the bridlepath. Due to the out and back nature of the ride this gave an opportunity to examine what would be the final steep descent on the way back. I chose to take my light 100mm travel hardtail on this mission which was great for going up, but it really lacked what was needed to take on some of the technical descents. The rocky moonscape which dominates the summit can take some time getting through in both directions. If you can cope with lugging a heavier bike up there you'll really get the most out of the ride. Best ridden in drought.

Good descents Peaks Bridleways usually well signposted A feeling of remoteness