The Bradwell Hill Billy is the Peak District's answer to the Fred Whitton. It takes in 78km and seven challenging hill climbs along quiet country roads, where for most of the time you'll see little traffic. It is becoming a classic ride in the Peak District's cycling calendar.

All the profits go to Bradwell's small village pre-school, so by taking part you're helping maintain the fabric of life in a Peak District community.

This is a tough but stunning sportive. The challenging hill climbs are not as long as the classic Lake District passes but they are as steep and you don’t have the long flat sections in between, so you are constantly climbing or descending.


If you don’t feel up to the full challenge, try the shorter five hills route (57km, 1523m of climb). If you are not sure which to do, you can always enter the Hill Billy but on the day simply ride the 5 Hills -- the course is set up to allow this as an easy swap on the day.


There are relaxed start times -- you choose when you want to start between 8am and 9.30am. There are two water/feed stations en route. You'll receive a warm welcome at the checkpoints, and when you finish you'll be offered free soup and a large spread of homemade cakes.

Info for Riders

Parking will be on the grass around the sports pavilion. If very wet you will be directed to park on the road near by.

Registration opens at 7am. The may be some entries on the day. 

If you think you will be a slower rider and want to ride the full Hill Billy then it is sensible to start early.

There is plenty of accommodation and camping around the Hope Valley. A list can be found on our website www.bradwellhillbilly.co.uk  or via Tourist information www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/visitor-centres/castleton    www.derwentview.com maybe available if you wish to holiday and cycle.

Info for Riders

This is a tough ride, details from previous riders can be found on strava. Info for Riders Parking will be on the grass around the sports pavilion. Registration opens at 7am. The may be some entries on the day depending on numbers already booked in. Starts to suit you between 8 and 9.30am but if you think you will be a slower rider and want to ride the full Hill Billy then it is sensible to start early. There is plenty of accommodation and camping around the Hope Valley. A list can be found on our website www.bradwellhillbilly.co.uk or via Tourist information www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/visitor-centres/castleton