Newbie looking for routes

[Gareth5568]

hello, I am new to the idea of bike packing but have really got sucked in by all the articles I've read on here!! I have in the past done a lot of mountaineering but mostly in North Wales, over the years I have got in to cycling and like to try new adventures when ever I can between work and family commitments!!
I live in Nottingham now but I am interested if anyone has got any advice on some 2-3 day trips in and around the Peak District??
I'd class myself as fairly active and fit as I cycle most days of the week and like to keep healthy so I'm up for a challenge!! (I may regret that comment......)
Any advice I can get on kit, routes and general day to day would be much appreciated!!

[godivatrailrider]

I'm new too. Can't offer much advice, but I'd say get the maps out. Only you knows what you're 'good for' ... 30 , 50, 70, 100 miles a day.
Look for bridleways and then google earth / ridewithgps and see if they actually exist on the ground.
I've sorted 2 possible loops in Radnorshire / Rhayader doing just this..... it's good fun tbh :)

[giryan]

The pennine brideway is amazingly well signposted was really fun to do, I the first 80 miles a couple of weeks ago, it goes on for another 100+ miles north,
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/pennine-bridleway