Visiting
Make the most of your visit to the glorious Peak District.
- Visitor Centres
Locations and contact details of our four visitor centres - Pedal Peak District
Route maps, bike hire and how to get fit for free - Guided Walks and Events
Free guided walks suitable for all and other events all year round - Getting here
Make use of the best public transport links for any National Park
Cycle Hire
The Peak District is popular with all types of cyclists and with hire centres conveniently placed to access the marvellous traffic free routes you don't even need to bring your own bike. Cycling is not only healthy exercise but great fun and the perfect way to appreciate the stunning scenery of the area.
A great day out for all the family
With over 30 years' experience of hiring cycles the Peak District National Park Authority operates three centres at Ashbourne, Derwent and Parsley Hay where our friendly staff can provide a range of cycles and accessories to suit all sizes, ages and abilities. Toilets, car parking, refreshments and local information are all available on site.
Opening times and prices
Centres are open from 9:30am every day from March to October with limited opening outside these times (see individual Centres web pages for more details).
Peak Cycle Hire leaflet (780KB) 
Quality bikes
Our bikes are replaced every year to maintain high standards of comfort, safety and performance. We also have baby seats, child buggies, trailerbikes and tandems.
Ask us about end of season ex-hire bikes for sale at competitive prices
Cycling for the less able
We can provide tandems, trikes, hand-cranked tricycles, wheelchair cycles and powered mobility scooters.
Good cyclists' code
The trails are often busy at peak times with a mixture of cyclists, walkers and horse riders. These wonderful traffic free trails have to be shared so please consider other users at all times. Use your bell or give a warning when approaching others.
Safety tips
- don’t cycle too close to other cyclists
- be prepared for uneven/loose surfaces
- beware of vehicles on country roads
- cycling too fast can be dangerous
- helmet loan is free to hirers, we strongly recommend they are worn
Groups
All types of groups can be catered for, please telephone the Centre to check availability. To help you plan your group outing read our information to group organisers (55KB)
Other cycle hire
Cycle hire is provided in other places to help you enjoy the National Park by bike including another Peak Cycle Hire Centre at Middleton Top operated by Derbyshire County Council.
Customer information
Why not join the hundreds of satisfied visitors who used our service last year. All quotes taken from our 2011 survey.
"Friendly staff, beautiful environment. Thankyou."
"Lovely trail - great for small children (including 5 year old just off stabilisers) and great bikes - nice quality for hire bikes."
"Friendly, helpful, smiley service."
"Fun, lovely views, cheap day out and good exercise."
"The cycling was good but we had to keep waiting for grandma."
