With over 17 miles of trails through beautiful countryside with dramatic views, our family-friendly and traffic free cycle trails are here to be enjoyed by everyone.
Just follow the line of the former Cromford and High Peak railway from the Cycle Hire Centre at Middleton Top, taking in the stunning Derbyshire Dales countryside.
We have bicycles for all ages and child seats, trailers and taggers (to add to adult cycles), through child's cycles to full size adult cycles. We have:
- hybrid bikes, ideal for the trail
- comfort bikes
- electric bikes, that help by giving you extra pedal power
We recommend that you wear a helmet whilst cycling. Helmet hire is free with the hire of any bicycle.
Please bring a form of photo identification with you, like a driving licence.
Opening hours and prices
Our opening hours for Middleton Top cycle hire centre are from 9.30am to 5pm.
Our opening dates are:
- May half-term until the end of August: open daily
- September: weekends only, and by prior arrangement for days in the week
- October: weekends only and all half term week
- November and December: closed
Please bring a form of photo identification with you, such as a driving licence. A cash deposit of £20 is required (£50 for electric bikes).
Cycle hire price list
| Type | 3-hour price | Daily price |
|---|
| Adult bikes |
£21 |
£25.50 |
| Child's bike (under 16 years) |
£15 |
£18 |
| Child's buggy or trailer |
£18 |
£21 |
| Tandem |
£41.50 |
£50.50 |
| Special group rate |
£13.50 |
£16.50 |
| Child's seat or helmet (with bike hire) |
Free |
Free |
| Extended hire per day |
|
£12 |
| Electric bike |
£32.50 |
£38 |
| Extended hire per day (electric) |
|
£32.50 |
| Special group rate for electric bikes |
£25.50 |
£32.50 |
Teach your child to ride
Does your child want to learn to ride a bicycle but you don't know where to start?
Come to a session at Middleton Top Countryside Centre with your child and we'll help you teach them to learn.
We'll have more dates at Easter 2025.
We'll give you some handy tips and tricks and by the end of the session hopefully your child will be on their way riding unaided.
- maximum 1:6 instructor to rider ratio (booking essential)
- 1-hour session
- qualified Bikeability instructor
- traffic free environment
- only £10 per rider
- bike hire not included (£5 extra including helmet)
If you do use your own bike which you are most welcome to do, please ensure that it is in roadworthy condition with 2 working brakes and no stabilisers.
Booking is essential, telephone: 01629 533298.
Beginners bike maintenance class
We're currently planning new dates for this, so please check back soon.
Designed for complete beginners and riders whose repair skills are a bit rusty, our course will give you the confidence to do simple repairs to your bike and keep it well maintained. It's loaded with hands-on practice, tips, and helpful hints.
On the 2-hour course, one of our qualified mechanics will help you with:
- bike safety checks
- puncture repairs
- removal and replacement of wheels
- an introduction into brake and gear adjustments
- cleaning and lubricants
By the end of the course you'll be able to make simple adjustments to your bike to keep it running smoothly.
Maximum of 6 people per course. Booking essential.
Cost: £30 per person. Bikes, tools, tea, and coffee are included.
Cycle hire vouchers
We have cycle hire vouchers, the ideal gift for someone wanting to explore the High Peak Trail.
For more information:
Contact us
Middleton Top Cycle Hire
Middleton Top Countryside Centre
Middleton by Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4LS
Email countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01629 533294