Hassop Station Cafe is the top spot for breakfast at the start of the trail or lunch at the end. There’s a wealth of outdoor seating, and tandoori chicken kebabs and vegan falafel burritos are menu highlights.

Cosy sofas inside the old station building are a comfortable retreat, while a large sun terrace fronting the Monsal Trail make it a welcome respite for weary walkers or cyclists seeking refreshment. Serving freshly made, locally sourced food, visitors can expect to find a wide variety, from sausage, bacon or egg buns and fish and chips to poke bowls, fried chicken, wraps baguettes and loaded fries. An abundancy of sweet treats includes chocolate fudge cake, lemon curd cake, cherry Bakewell cake and peanut butter brownies.

Situated on the edge of the peak district, Hassop Station is a hub for all things adventure into the hills of Derbyshire. A great option to park up at and ride some iconic climbs such as Mam Tor and Froggatt Edge making it one of the best cycling cafes in Derbyshire; you can even hire bikes if you wanted to take the family on a day out!. Here's a road cycling route we did starting and ending at Hassop Station, where we stopped for a cracking sausage and egg cob!

If a picnic is not your preference, return your bikes at Hassop Station and stop at the Station Cafe for a hearty, and very well-deserved lunch. A former railway station, Hassop Station has been transformed into an elegant café overlooking the Monsal Trail. The cafe menu offers a wonderful selection of delicious food and snacks that have been locally sourced from around the county and made fresh on the day.

Cycle Hire Monsal TrailCycle & eBike hire Based at Hassop Station on the Monsal Trail, we hire a wide range of adult and kids cycles, along with eBikes, tandems and trailers. With bike hire from only £10 per bike you could soon be experiencing the unique Monsal Trail aboard one of our quality cycles. No need to book, just turn Read more…

If you fancy a change from hiking, a cycle ride on the Monsal trail is a brilliant idea. This picturesque cycle route follows the path of a disused railway, passing ancient lime kilns and railway tunnels along the way. Covering a distance of 8.5 miles each way, this is a flat traffic-free cycle path, so ideal for beginners and families.

The spacious, elegant Old Station building is complemented by a large sun terrace fronting the Monsal Trail for balmy sunny days and outside dining. We can also boast a large outdoor covered seating area with Wendy Houses to keep the little ones entertained, and any dog walkers dry!

See website: Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire. ‘Not just a cafe’ should be the sub-heading here. Sited in the old station house on what was part of a Midland Railway line’s extension from Rowsley, the cafe is well known locally for its delicious home cooked food.

So, we want to make sure on your budget 48hrs in the Peak District you have the opportunity to get out and enjoy a cycle on the many fabulous routes without cutting into the budget too much. So here are a few of the cheapest cycle hires in the area:

Situated right on the Monsal Trail, the hot chocolates here topped with marshmallow and whipped cream are a perfect treat after a cycle. There’s also an outdoor play area, and a covered outdoor seating area. Free parking directly outside the café.

Derwent Cycle Hire, Fairholmes Visitor Centre, Ladybower/Derwent Reservoir (famous for the Dam Busters) – Derwent Lane, Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 0AQ 01433 651261 http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/cycle/cycle-hire-centres/derwent

You will notice how popular Hassop Staion Cafe is on arrival. With it's own car park it literally sits on the famous Monsail Trail. The building used to be the old station and has a large sun terrace and a large outdoor covered seating area.