Guiding & Adventures at Bike & Boot
Mountain bike and ebike guided adventures and tours in the Peak District, direct from the amazing Bike & Boot Hotel just outside Hope & Castleton.
Let True North Adventures and their expert guides show you some of the best routes and trails in the UK. It doesn't matter if your starting out on your mountain bike or ebike journey or your an experience rider wanting to find the very best trails, we are here to help.
Bring your own bike or hire one of ours.
true north adventures @ bike & Boot
Guided MTB & Ebike Tours
Established back in 2016 we’ve introduced some amazing people to some of the best routes, trails and scenery here in the Peak District.
Based from our new hub at the amazing Bike and Boot leisure hotel just out of Hope/Castleton we offer mountain bike guided tours, adventures, experiences and ebike hire with our professionally trained guides all with full outdoor first aid carrying all the essentials to help keep you out on the trails.
Our onsite hub and workshop where we prepare our fleet bikes is well prepared to help with any last minute repairs you might have as well as any last min accessories.
Why Guiding?
Here in the Peak District we have some of the most diverse tracks and trails in the UK. Making it more popular is its proximity to both Manchester and Sheffield, and is one of the UK’s most accessible and popular areas for mountain bikers, road bikers, and the ever increasing gravel scene.
Coming to a new place to ride your mountain bike can be exciting, but also daunting. Knowing how make the most of your time, where to ride, and what trails are suitable for your capability.
This is where one of our guides can help to get the most out of your day and to ensure you go home with the biggest smile.
Understanding a groups experience and tailoring the route to suit all is often a difficult balance but we feel we’ve doing it long enough now that we have it nailed.
Adventures & Experiences
E-Bike Taster Session
Special Offer - E-Bike hire included
£60 per person
Course Grading
Beginner
All our sessions will depart from our Adventure Hub at Bike & Boot Inns, Hope Road, Hope Valley, S33 0AL at 10:30am.
This is an open session allowing up to a maximum of 8 riders.
A professional mountain bike instructor/guide will accompany the group and the price includes ebike hire
Each session will last between for 1.5- 2.5 hours depending on the time the bike familiarisation takes and the time it takes to carry out the specified beginner route.
Please ensure you arrive with enough time before the departure time to be able to be set up on your ebike and allow us to be able to familiarise yourselves with the bikes and ensure your are comfortable and safe.
After a familiarisation of the ebikes, which will ensure everyone safely understands how to use the controls and power assist as we want to make sure everyone is confident and safe before setting off.
As a group we will guide you on an easy small ride out to the scenic Ladybower reservoir looked after by our professional guide where you’ll get to experience the thrill of electric mountain biking in the magnificent Hope Valley surrounded by stunning countryside with views of the reservoirs, incredible woodland and moorlands.
Sample top of the range Mondraker ebikes making easy work of the hills, letting you enjoy the scenery of
- Duration: Approx 60 -90 min ride dependant on group
- Rider Capacity: 8
- Type of terrain: Road, gravel tracks and disused railway.
Family with children over the age of 14. – we have an amazing selection of kids ebikes with the E-Mahle motor system – See the bikes here
Groups of friends, solo riders but this is a beginner ride and has no technical riding other that gravel tracks.
For those curious over riding an ebike and you don’t want to be riding all day on one of our longer tours or adventures.
For those wanting to see the amazing countryside we have straight from the hotel door, that we can reach quicker than on foot.
You are welcome to bring your own helmet, please make sure its kite mark certified. We do have helmets that are free with each bike hire – we have junior and adult sizes.
You will need to bring photographic ID on the day (driving licence and passport)
Appropriate outdoor footwear and clothing for conditions on the day. Please be aware the weather can be very changeable in the Peaks so include for if the weather changes.
Recommended items to bring along, but not necessary (these can make your ride more comfortable): gloves, eye wear (the bikes do have front mudguards but they won’t stop everything).
To be able to take part, you must be able to ride a bike prior to the taster sessions (this is not a learn to ride course – please contact us if you are interested in our ebike coaching sessions which cover introduction to ebikes)
There will be a short section of road to cycle on with the majority being off road, so you must be a confident rider and be fit and healthy being able to pedal a bike for around 90 mins.
You’re over eighteen unless with an adult. The minimum legal age for riding an ebike is fourteen years of age.
You will be fit and healthy and be able to complete our heathly declaration waiver
During the familiarisation if we feel you are unable to safely control the bike or feel you pose a safety concern we reserve the right to refuse a ride on the taster session
Our fleet of high end Mondraker Chaser adult ebikes come with 625 & 750Wh batteries.
For children or smaller adults (weight limits will apply) we have our Mondraker F-Play 26″ and 24″ ebikes, with 250Wh batteries and hub driven motor systems.
Once you’ve booked your space on the session, we’ll contact you for the heights of your party and allocate the bikes accordingly.
We have a number of bikes over different sizes, and will ensure every is sized correctly for comfort and safety. Should the sizes be booked out we can look to agree and earlier or later session or another day if necessary)
Secure payment with our online booking system, via Stripe which is 3D secure.
We accept most major credit and debit cards.
We do not accept cash or over the phone payments.
Family Guided Tour
Special Offer - E-Bike hire included
£90 per person
Course Grading
Bespoke to your requirements
All our sessions will depart from our Adventure Hub at Bike & Boot Inns, Hope Road, Hope Valley, S33 0AL at 10:00am.
This is a private bookable course which includes a professional guide and bike hire – Following discussions we will tailor the route to your groups experience and ability, and as we ride our professional guides will dynamically assess your ability and adjust the course to allow an element of challenge whilst remaining within the groups comfort zone.
Professional Guide and ebike hire included
Each tour will last between 3-5 hours dependant on speed, stops and battery range.
Please ensure you arrive with enough time before the departure time to be able to be set up on your ebike and allow us to be able to familiarise yourselves with the bikes and ensure your are comfortable and safe.
After a familiarisation of the ebikes, which will ensure everyone safely understands how to use the controls and power assistance as we want to make sure everyone is confident and safe before setting off.
As a group we will guide you on a route relevant to your experience, we have a number of route options but your preference can be discussed on the day and the weather conditions taken into account, after all this is the UK!
You’ll ride on a variety of terrain from easy going disused railway paths, through to scenic gravel tracks circumnavigating Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs. Further afield theres the magnificent Winn Hill ridge, Broken road from Castleton leading up to the summit of Mam Tor all whilst being looked after by our professional guides..
Sample top of the range Mondraker ebikes making easy work of the hills, letting you enjoy the scenery of
- Rider Capacity: 8
- Type of terrain: Road, gravel tracks and disused railway. (This may involve more technical terrain like loose rocks and steeper decents but this will be tailored to your requirements)
Familys wanting an inclusive experience with children over the age of 14. – we have an amazing selection of kids ebikes with the E-Mahle motor system allowing the kids to be able to ride at a similar pace – See the bikes here
For those curious over riding an ebike and you don’t want to be riding all day on one of our longer tours or adventures.
For those wanting to see the amazing countryside we have straight from the hotel door, that we can reach quicker than on foot.
You are welcome to bring your own helmet, please make sure its kite mark certified. We do have helmets that are free with each bike hire – we have junior and adult sizes.
You will need to bring photographic ID on the day (driving licence and passport) This is important due to security so no ID no ride)
Appropriate outdoor footwear and clothing for conditions on the day. Please be aware the weather can be very changeable in the Peaks so please be prepared for if the weather changes.
Recommended items to bring along, but not necessary (these can make your ride more comfortable): gloves, eye wear (the bikes do have front mudguards but they won’t stop everything).
To be able to take part, you or any member of your group must be able to ride a bike prior to the taster sessions (this is not a learn to ride course – please contact us if you are interested in our ebike coaching sessions which cover introduction to ebikes)
There will be a short section of road to cycle on with the majority being off road, so you must be a confident rider and be fit and healthy being able to pedal a bike for around 90 mins.
You’re over eighteen unless with an adult. The minimum legal age for riding an ebike is fourteen years of age.
You will be fit and healthy and be able to complete our heathly declaration waiver
During the familiarisation if we feel you are unable to safely control the bike or feel you pose a safety concern we reserve the right to refuse a ride on the taster session
Our fleet of high end Mondraker Chaser adult ebikes come with 625 & 750Wh batteries.
For children or smaller adults (weight limits will apply) we have our Mondraker F-Play 26″ and 24″ ebikes, with 250Wh batteries and hub driven motor systems.
Once you’ve booked your space on the session, we’ll contact you for the heights of your party and allocate the bikes accordingly.
We have a number of bikes over different sizes, and will ensure every is sized correctly for comfort and safety. Should the sizes be booked out we can look to agree and earlier or later session or another day if necessary)
Secure payment with our online booking system, via Stripe which is 3D secure.
We accept most major credit and debit cards.
We do not accept cash or over the phone payments.
For enquiries for our guiding and coaching courses please use the contact form below.
We can cater for individuals or groups, varying ability and have a wide selection of routes
We will get straight back to you with options for you
Take the stress out of finding the best routes and trails -
Let us do all the hard-work, book a guide and all you'll need to concentrate on is the riding.
Experience
From beginners through to seasoned riders wishing to explore new trails, or riders wishing to challenge themselves on one of our epic rides then you have found the right place.
Our Routes
Starting off at a level comfortable for all, once we've established the groups dynamic and ability we can then adjust the route to suit all, ensuring a balance between enjoyment and suitable challenge whilst remaining safe.
Some of our popular routes can be found below
Ebike & MTB Hire
Our Team
book a RIDE to remember
Booking an adventure made easy
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Click on the booking link
All bookings have to be completed on-line and are subject to 12 hours notice to ensure disappointment. Bikes can be rented out on the day in Peak times but is dependant on availability.
Bike Hire times are 09:30 – 16:00
Bikes have to be returned at end of each day at 16:00 to allow them to be checked and prepared for the next days hire.
* No overnight hire
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Choose your adventure
Book your guided ride on our booking system and complete the individual or group security and safety questionnaire along side your online booking form.
We only accept on-line payments.
If you hire a bike please ensure you bring the correct form of ID on the day. This is either a Passport or Drivers Licence only, which we will retain in a safe place on the day.
Further details found in our terms and conditions
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Its time to Ride
If you’ve hired a bike your bike will be ready for you checked by one of our qualified mechanics and set up according to your requirements based on your booking information.
We’ll run through the bike/s and deliver a familiarisation & safety briefing prior to you leaving.
Or if you’ve booked a guiding or skills course you’ll receive all booking information prior to the days activities.
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Shred the Trails
All thats left is for you to enjoy your day, experience the joys of ebiking in the Peak District
established 2016
We’ve guided and coached some amazing people over the years
See what they have to say!
David End
Google Review - 5 Months ago
Deb Kirby
Google Review - 6 Months Ago
Five of us had a fabulous guided weekend e-mountain biking. We had no previous experience, so it was great to have Barney with us to explain how the bikes worked, sort out the route and to talk us through how to approach all the different terrain. The bikes were fantastic, in tip-top condition and checked over each day. Barney was super; very calm and helpful, allowing each of us to go at our own pace. He had lots of good stories about the Peak District too. We would recommend True North wholeheartedly.
Lucy Harper
Google review - 4 years ago
