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View of Orton on the Hill – Steep Gravel Path loop from Castle Gresley

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View of Orton on the Hill – Steep Gravel Path loop from Castle Gresley

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View of Orton on the Hill – Steep Gravel Path loop from Castle Gresley

02:20

38.5km

270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.92 km

Winfields Outdoors

Highlight • Rest Area

More of a family camping type shop, but they stock Gas and have sleeping mats etc. Nikwax and socks!
Nice off road track to get there.

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16.6 km

Twycross

Highlight • Other

20.2 km

View of Orton on the Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very nice views on this nice quiet road. There is a steep little hill as you approach Orton on the Hill.

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24.9 km

Steep Gravel Path

Highlight • MTB Park

Heavily used for 4x4 route but great for gravel and mtb

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29.7 km

Bench in Netherseal Village

Highlight • Rest Area

This bench in Netherseal is extremely comfortable and in a pretty location, perfect for a quick 10mins to recharge the loins.

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33.8 km

Crossroads Wood

Forest

38.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

3.81 km

1.93 km

379 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

18.8 km

138 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

31°C

17°C

0 %

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View of Orton on the Hill – Steep Gravel Path loop from Castle Gresley

Winfields Outdoors

Twycross

View of Orton on the Hill

Steep Gravel Path

Bench in Netherseal Village

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