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Moira Furnace – Shell Brook Trail loop from Overseal

Moira Furnace – Shell Brook Trail loop from Overseal

Easy

5.0

(3)

riders

Moira Furnace – Shell Brook Trail loop from Overseal

01:00

18.0km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.04 km for 332 m

After 3.47 km for 103 m

After 15.3 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 km

Moira Furnace

Highlight • Monument

Revived stretch of Ashby Canal with excellent restoration of this building from the industrial revolution . It must have looked very different in its heyday!!

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5.07 km

Hicks Lodge Trail

Highlight • Lake

The cafe has Oreo brownies and they make really good flat white coffee. Awesome gravel trails too!

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6.47 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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7.86 km

Blue MTB Route – Forest Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tall trees with wide flowing berms - a total joy!

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8.42 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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8.68 km

By Forest Trail – Blue MTB Route, Section 3

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

11.0 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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13.3 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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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

2.91 km

2.29 km

1.23 km

462 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

4.31 km

3.20 km

157 m

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

90 %

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Moira Furnace – Shell Brook Trail loop from Overseal

Moira Furnace

Hicks Lodge Trail

The Shell Brook Trail

Blue MTB Route – Forest Section

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

By Forest Trail – Blue MTB Route, Section 3

Shell Brook Trail

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre

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