What to take Further Information This leaflet is one of a series to encourage you to Riders are recommended to generally carry Cycle Rides explore the local area by bike. Local cyclists the following:- have produced these from their favourite routes in South Derbyshire appropriate map for the ride which they use to get away from the traffic. Why mobile phone not take the challenge to progress through the spare inner tube(s) distances at your own pace? Calke Abbey puncture repair kit After completing these rides, why not join your basic tools including pump, tyre levers, local Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC) for club led allen keys, adjustable spanner, and small rides around the area? screwdriver Details of local CTC groups can be waterproofs found on the website a drink, and perhaps food www.ctc.org.uk small First Aid items lights in case delays cause rider to return New to cycling? after lighting up time. Or wanting to get back on a bike? Take your own or why not hire a Want to know more? bike at Rosliston Forestry If you would like more information about South Centre and try cycling on safe Derbyshire and The National Forest, you can off-road trails? Whether it’s adult download a Visitor Guide from our website bikes or kids bikes, their cycle www.visitnationalforest.co.uk or request a copy hire takes care of the whole from Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre family – including child seats and Route length - 15 Miles (TIC). Staff at the TIC will also be pleased to trailers. 01283 563483 help you with finding accommodation, local So all you need to do is choose which cycle guides, tickets, maps, books, souvenirs and gifts. routes to take and saddle up for Rosliston’s very own pedal powered forest adventure. For gentle exercise and a relaxed couple of hours, stick to the surfaced paths. For more adventurous cycling, burn off the calories with a Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, spin around the more challenging grassy routes Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DG Produced by the Burton Group of the bordering the site perimeter. Tel: 01283 222848 Cyclists’ Touring Club, Derby Section [email protected] For the over 50s a weekly cycling group meets at Rosliston Forestry Centre every Friday at 10am This leaflet is a suggested route involving sections on Published by If you already have a bike and it’s been lying Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre public roads or bridleway, and riders are responsible around for a few years, you will need to make for their own safety. So do take care, and follow the Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DG Highway Code. Youngsters are advised to make sure sure it is still safe to ride. Tel: 01283 222848 [email protected] guardians know where they are going, and how long If you are unsure, you should take it to your they are likely to be. nearest bike shop for a quick service. Route Miles Comments Repton 0.0 School, Parish Church. Brook Farm Tea Rooms, open 10-4 daily. Milton 1.2 Left turn. Foremark Church and Hall. Anchor Church hermits cave on river bank. Cross- 3.1 Right turn (Ingleby Lane). roads Seven Spouts. Ticknall 5.0 Left turn. Village lock-up, cast iron water pumps, Tramway bridge. Right turn by bridge. Calke Park One way traffic. Calke Abbey and Lakes. National Trust restaurant, open 10.30-4 Winter, 10.30-5 Summer. Calke Church, Walled Gardens and Orangery. Calke 7.5 Bear right towards Ashby. Staunton Harold Hall. Ferrers Centre Tea rooms (one mile from route, open Tues- Sun 10-5 Summer, 11-4 Winter Southwood 8.5 Right turn. B5006 10.0 Right turn. Ticknall 10.7 Left on A514 and Right turn. Milton 13.5 Foremark Reservoir. Left turn. Repton 15.0 .