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Robin Wood – Grace Dieu Viaduct loop from Swadlincote

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Robin Wood – Grace Dieu Viaduct loop from Swadlincote

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Robin Wood – Grace Dieu Viaduct loop from Swadlincote

03:50

59.0km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.9 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.77 km

Brick Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A nice steady climb up through the fields, sandy in places, views of Foremark to the left

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12.9 km

Robin Wood

Highlight • Trail

Loads of trails, could spend a few hours in here, just follow your nose from the main track

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13.3 km

Robin Wood

Forest

34.0 km

Grace Dieu Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

The Grace Dieu Viaduct used to carry the now abandoned Charnwood Forest railway line. It takes its name from the nearby Grace Dieu Priory, which is also disused. Nearby is …

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46.6 km

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

The next bit of Blue Route is the shortest but the most fun!

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46.9 km

By Forest Trail – Blue MTB Route, Section 3

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

49.2 km

Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Trail

A magical place to visit if you have a MTB! Flowy trails and cute wildlife

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49.6 km

The Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the Blue Route. There’s lots of helpful information on the board, take a quick photo of this just in case you need it.
Watch out for the squirrels!

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50.3 km

Dilworth Clumps

Forest

51.8 km

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Hicks Lodge - mountain bike hire, cafe, toilets, playground, trails… it’s got it all!

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59.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

16.4 km

13.2 km

7.91 km

2.77 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

7.82 km

7.81 km

7.42 km

4.51 km

1.41 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

21°C

8°C

0 %

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Robin Wood – Grace Dieu Viaduct loop from Swadlincote

Brick Lane Climb

Robin Wood

Grace Dieu Viaduct

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

By Forest Trail – Blue MTB Route, Section 3

Shell Brook Trail

The Shell Brook Trail

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre

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