Descent to Shottle – Alport Heights Summit loop from Quarndon

Descent to Shottle – Alport Heights Summit loop from Quarndon

Moderate

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Descent to Shottle – Alport Heights Summit loop from Quarndon

02:24

43.4km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 16.2 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.84 km

Park Nook Wood

Forest

8.54 km

Hazelwood Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place to stop and admire the view after a long climb.

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15.1 km

Descent to Shottle

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views and a quiet roads from the top of Alport Heights down to Shottle

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16.2 km

Alport Heights Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

High point in the local area. A great rewarding point to aim for on a ride, views all around. Make sure to head up the gravel path to the top.

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18.4 km

View of Wirksworth from Breamfield Lane Benches

Highlight • Viewpoint

A couple of nice benches on which to admire the great view over Wirksworth, rest your weary buttocks and eat your lunch.

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20.8 km

Le Mistral Wirksworth

Highlight • Restaurant

A stunning little French Cafe in the heart of Wirksworth. The staff were friendly and attentive as well as being extremely accommodating. The menu is wonderfully full of French classics …

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31.7 km

View from Turnditch Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views after slog up through turnditch

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34.8 km

The Cock Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub with quality restaurant standard pub style food, drinks and snacks. Nice beer garden.
Open everyday.
Sun to Thurs 12:00 - 23:00
Fri and Sat 12:00 - 00:00

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