South Derbyshire -
Cycling holidays, Mountain Biking, Bicycle Hire, etc
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Cycling holidays, Mountain Biking, Bicycle Hire, etc.
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South Derbyshire
Cycling Holidays - Routes
Derby Cycle Routes -
Elvaston and Swarkestone
Start From The Council House,
Corporation Street,
Derby, DE1 2FS Tel: 01332 255802
These are two cycle routes from Derby city
centre which can be linked together to provide
longer circular routes. The two off-road
sections, the Riverside Path and the Derby Canal
Path are suitable for the inexperienced rider
and families with children - please note that
the Canal Path crosses three roads so care must
be taken at these points.Route A - The Riverside Way to
Elvaston Castle is 4 miles; with a circular
option to make it 14 miles.
Route B - Riverside Way and Derby
Canal Path to Swarkestone is 12 miles; with a
circular option to make it 20 miles.Free Leaflet available from Derby Tourist
Information Centre 01332 255802
Derby Cycle Routes -
Kedleston Lanes
Start From The Council House,
Corporation Street,
Derby, DE1 2FS Tel: 01332 255802
The Kedleston Lanes cycle route starts and
finishes in the Riverside Gardens by the Council
House in Derby. The route covers about 18 miles
through the lanes north-west of Derby and uses
parts of the National Cycle Network Route 54.The ride takes in the villages of Kirk
Langley, Weston Underwood and Quarndon. Because
of the route, the ride is not suitable for young
families or inexperienced riders.A free leaflet is available from Derby
Tourist Information Centre 01332 255802
Derby Cycle Routes - Locko
Park, Dale Abbey & NutbrookTrail
Start From The Council House,
Corporation Street,
Derby, DE1 2FS Tel: 01332 255802
The main route covers 20 milesand takes in Locko Park and Dale Abbey,
returning via Stanton by Dale, Risley and the
Riverside Path and includes a shorter 17 mile
route via Ockbrook. The longer route covers 24
miles and links to the Nutbrook Trail, part of
the cycle path between Long Eaton and Heanor.All the routes involve cycling on roads
and some steep hills - therefore they may be
unsuitable for families or those with limited
road cycling experience.
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Long established, quality cycle hire situated
close to the town centre at the southern end of
the Tissington Trail. The trail is a disused
railway line of scenic beauty, 13.5 miles long
and traffic free.Open
Daily from 1 March - 15 November 2005,
9.30am-5.30pm (or dusk if earlier).16 November - 1
March: Weekends and February half term.
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