Jon BartonPeak District Mountain Biking: Dark Peak Trails

I’m only just starting my MTB adventure. I like many others came through the road bike to gravel bike to MTB route. I’m used to planning routes so I initially intended to use the usual Komoot / Strava etc. What I didn’t bank on is how much local knowledge helps when planning. Thankfully a friend recommended this and after an initial scan through I knew it meant business. I now intend to get the full set when I’ve had a go at some of these. The detailed Route description is great and helped me decide whether or not it’s suitable for my skill level before I’ve got anywhere near the trail. I’m blessed to have good access to the peaks, lakes and the dales so I will be definitely buying their respective guides.

I have a number of books in this series and they are all really well written, illustrated and put together. The rides are fairly described. Obviously anyone heading out in the hills should have the right gear and a good bike some of the routes are pretty challenging, but hopefully anyone that is going to do them would actually know that!

Useful to find new routes in an area I know quite well. Well laid out and small enough to take with you. Only drawback is that the routes tend to be a bit short.

As with the it's White Peak sister book, one of the best small MTB route books that I have come across. Compact with good narratives and maps.

Easy to follow directions for the routes, with optional detours and ways to link to other routes. I've just moved to Sheffield and this is quickly helping me to find some of my favourite trail sections.

Perfect useful book, you can't go wrong with these. Not completed all the rides yet but of the ones i've used this has been a really essential guide.

Excellent trail guide book. Clear instructions and helpful maps make it easy to use out on the trail.

Nice book with some good routes mostly in the North of the Peak District.