Derwent Bike Hire, Repair and Service Centre
How to reach us
Fairholmes car park
Derwent, Bamford
Sheffield S33 0AQ
Tel:
Email: derwent.bikehire@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Our Derwent bike hire centre is situated in the picturesque Derwent Valley. It is accessed from the A57 Sheffield to Glossop road. Cycle beside the historic Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs through beautiful woodland.
Opening Hours
10am to 4pm
- Open every day to and including 3 November 2024
- Open weekends throughout November and December 2024
- Also open 27th, 30th and 31st December 2024
- Closed in January 2025
- Re-opens everyday from 10th February 2025
Please check this website before travelling if the weather forecast is adverse.
If hiring all day bikes must be back 15 minutes before the centre closes.
We will close for lunch 12.30pm to 1pm each day.
Please note: We do not take cash. Card/contactless payments only. There is no mobile phone signal or wi-fi in the valley. If you wish to move your funds between accounts please ensure you do this before entering the valley.
No Booking Required, but you will need...
- Just turn up! We work on a first come first served basis, its very rare we run out of bikes as we have a large fleet bikes which are being returned throughout the day.
- A photo card driving licence with current address or a passport and proof of current address. Photo ID and proof of address are essential, without these documents you will not be able to hire.
- A debit or credit card for payment.
- Helmets - We are happy to supply sanitised helmets for your use when hiring- equally if you prefer you may use your own.
- Call the centre to book accessible equipment due to the limited numbers available; bring photo ID and proof of address.
- Group hires for educational groups of 10 or more can be booked in advance by calling the centre. Payment will be required to secure you booking and a deposit will be taken on the day, please bring photo ID and proof of address. Please see terms and conditions for group/advance booking. Discounted group rate will only apply to schools and cannot be applied at weekends, bank holidays or during the school holidays.
Prices
View our cycle hire price list page.
Where you can cycle
There is a wide range of both easy going and challenging routes for cyclists but remember that cycling is only permitted on bridleways – not on footpaths or open moorland. View the cycle routes in the Upper Derwent Valley (140KB).
The reservoirs of Derwent and Howden were built over 100 years ago to supply the cities of Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. Ladybower was completed in 1945 to supply an ever increasing demand. With the combination of water, woodlands and high moorland, the Upper Derwent has become a unique place for wildlife.
About the bike hire, repair and service centre
The cycle hire centre at Fairholmes forms part of a visitor complex including Visitor Centre, refreshment kiosk and ranger services. Toilets (including disabled facilities), picnic tables and seating areas are all provided on site.
The car park is run by Severn Trent Water and there are pay and display machines.
The friendly and knowledgeable Bike Hire staff are on hand to offer help and advice and can repair small mechanical problems or fully service your bike. The Visitor Centre provides maps and guides on the area.
Information on our cycles
The following cycles are available from this centre:
- Adult cycles
- Child cycles
- Electric bikes
- Tag a longs
- Children's Trailers
- Dog Trailers
- Trampers
Accessibility
Upper Derwent Visitor & Bike Hire Centre Access Guide (2024 - 1.5MB)
