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Cloud Trail – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Melbourne

Cloud Trail – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Melbourne

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Cloud Trail – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Melbourne

02:32

51.5km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.02 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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656 m

Cloud Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

This is an old converted railway line that runs from a very impressive quarry near Wilson to the Trent and Mersey Canal near Swarkestone.

It's part of National Cycle Route …

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7.45 km

Queen's Head

Highlight • Pub

Timothy Taylor Landlord recommended

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16.3 km

Bawdon Lodge Farm Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely place for a fuel stop.

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20.1 km

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Road bike to Mountain bike, this hill is for all. the ground is slightly loose so put your weight towards the back for traction, especially on a road bike but otherwise have fun!

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27.1 km

Path to Swithland Woods

Highlight • Cycleway

Managed a very enjoyable ride through Switland Woods on my Rd Bike. But more suited to MBs

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28.6 km

Beacon Hill Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good test of the legs if you are an amateur like me, however coming down is brilliant :)

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50.0 km

Breedon on the Hill Church and Viewpoint

Highlight • Religious Site

A short hill climb up to a beautiful little church with an amazing view of the East Midlands. The climb is short and steep but perfectly doable for anyone. The …

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51.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

3.52 km

2.41 km

1.53 km

1.10 km

157 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

5.72 km

1.53 km

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

33°C

18°C

0 %

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Cloud Trail – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Melbourne

Cloud Trail

Queen's Head

Bawdon Lodge Farm Café

Beacon Hill Multiuse Trail

Path to Swithland Woods

Beacon Hill Forest Path

Breedon on the Hill Church and Viewpoint

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