Green lane riding in Derbyshire

[PT1984]

Does anyone have any experience in light off road riding in Derbyshire. I have no idea where a beginner would even start!

I have a Ducati Scrambler, and in warmer months I would really like to consider turning off the tarmac . Nothing too serious.

I’m in Belper, and normally get over to Buxton, Castleton, and Hathersage way.

[PT1984]

The weight is an issue however it is light for what it is. That’s why I was thinking a lighter trail.

I no am looking at a CRF or similar if there is good riding in the area. Which I am sure there is!

[PT1984]

KTMsm said:

There are various Green Laning groups on Facebook

The problem with green lanes is it's hard to find out how technical they are until you go down them and many are only suitable for the experienced on bigger bikes

Particularly as your scrambler isn't really a scrambler

Yeah I know

[PT1984]

Yeah. I can see that happening!

[PT1984]

IlPapaMobile said:

Sounds like the OP wants a little ride off the beaten track on a summers day rather than full on mud plugging as everyone else seems to suggest. I was the same a couple of years back on my XSR700, I spent a bit of time finding some local, solid byways with a few puddles and ruts rather than boggy tracks. Had loads of fun just pottering along them, some cool pictures and a nice country ride home afterwards.

Can't help with anything local to you but I used various mapping sites to find some nice byways to explore.

Exactly this. I’m more thinking the Tissington Trail level of difficulty!

[PT1984]

After getting a good few hours in on my Scrambler over the weekend I have decided it is probably Scrambler in name only!

Light dry hard pack tracks and grass only I think!

[PT1984]

Well I went out last night and took a wrong turn in
Youlgrave (Derbyshire) and got lost around Middleton and Elton. Dusty farm tracks which apart from it getting dark, were great fun. The bike couldn’t handle any more, but I’m fine with that. Think il just plan some routes in google maps and send them to my phone.