The Quirky Shed Hilton – Tutbury Castle loop from Barton-under-Needwood

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The Quirky Shed Hilton – Tutbury Castle loop from Barton-under-Needwood

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The Quirky Shed Hilton – Tutbury Castle loop from Barton-under-Needwood

04:57

82.3km

570m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.1 km

Marston

Highlight • Other

a nice ride through local villagers

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16.1 km

Good quality cafe with a menu different to most. The food has a Turkish bent. Sitting available in a shed and outside in the garden. Very friendly staff and owner. Was previously Suzie's Shed.
thepinkpickle.co.uk

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42.5 km

Historic Sites of Mayfield Villages

Highlight • Historical Site

A collection of villages (Middle Mayfield, Church Mayfield and Upper Mayfield) with lots of historic houses. There are various information points where you can collect a free leaflet with details of the 50 or so sites to visit. Include a house from 1440, a church with bullet holes from Bonnie Prince Charlie's troops and a mill with connected workers mill cottages.
Note that the pub doesn't open every day so check times.

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47.1 km

Ellastone Bridge Over the River Dove

Highlight • Historical Site

Stone bridge over the river Dove that marks the border with Derbyshire and Staffordshire

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61.3 km

Sudbury Courtyard Café and Shops

Highlight • Cafe

Sudbury Courtyard is a small friendly and interesting collection of shops and a really nice café. Lots of outdoor seating and the whole place is bike friendly.
The National Trust managed Sudbury Hall is just up the road and well worth a visit.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

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67.9 km

Salt Brook Heritage Trail Sculpture Park

Highlight • Structure

Just off Route 549 the installations in this small Sculpture Park were designed to the highlight the industries the local area was built upon

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69.5 km

Tutbury Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive ruined castle. Privately owned but open for visitors (need to buy a ticket). Hard to get a good view from outside the grounds as surrounded by high walls, fences and gates.
Scenic church next to the castle with a number of picnic benches.
Mary Queen of Scots was held here at one time (but then she seems to have been imprisoned in nearly every old house in the country!).
More information at tutburycastle.com

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82.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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