Cycling in Sheen
Overview
Jump on your bike and enjoy the landscape. The quite country lanes of the peaks offer lots of different cycling routes, but if you're looking for something flat or a family ride, try the Tissington or Manifold trails just a few miles from the bunkhouse. There's a secure bike shed on site.
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Chatsworth House
The stately home and 1000 acre park of the Duke of Devonshire.
Alton Towers
There's something for all thrill seekers and families at Alton Towers, with tons of terrific (and terrifying!) rides and amazing live shows. Plus, there's CBeebies Land for the little ones.
Arbor Low Stone Circle
The most important prehistoric site of the East Midlands, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland. Some say that this is the finest Stone Age 'henge'
Ashbourne
Ashbourne has remained largely unchanged since the 18th century, with it's Medieval street pattern and historic buildings.
Bakewell
Take a trip to Bakewell and discover this charming Derbyshire Dales town. You'll find great shopping, plenty of spaces to relax and the famous Bakewell Pudding confection.
Climbing in Alstonefield
The White Peak offers climbing for all abilities. Popular sites include Dove Dale, the Manifold Valley and the famous Thors Cave - which boasts brilliant crags and bouldering.
Climbing in Castleton
There's world famous grit-stone routes and bouldering a short drive away, the nearest crag is just 300 metres from the hostel.
Climbing in Eyam
Eyam is a stone's throw from the famous Peak District climbing areas of Stanage, Froggatt, Curbar and Stoney Middleton.
Climbing in Hartington
The Peak District offers an ideal landscape for the more experienced climber, with amazing crags and bouldering opportunities just minutes from the hostel door.
Climbing in Ilam
Raven's Tor in Dovedale offers superb crack and face climbing on solid rock, all in a beautiful setting above the river.
Climbing in Ravenstor
Nearby Cheedale has a concentration of climbs unmatched anywhere else. Ravenstor Crag is the most ferocious crag in the whole of the Peak.
Climbing in Youlgreave
Cratcliffe Tor provides some of the area's most popular grit-stone climbs.
Cycling in Alstonefield
The Tissington Trail is just 5 minutes drive away and provides links to the beautiful village of Hartington and the market town of Ashbourne.
Cycling in Eyam
YHA Eyam is an ideal location for enjoying one of the many circular cycling routes around the lovely Peak District.
Cycling in Hartington
YHA Hartington Hall is an ideal base to explore cycling of all natures from family friendly trails to endurance mountain biking routes.
Cycling in Ilam
Converted former railway lines, such as the Tissington, High Peak and the Manifold Trails offer great routes for cycling.