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South Derbyshire

Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from Woodville

Mountain biking trails

South Derbyshire

Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from Woodville

Moderate

4.3

(3)

21

riders

Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from Woodville

03:05

49.3km

400m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.25 km for 164 m

After 7.71 km for 197 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

9.17 km

Conkers Circuit

Highlight • Forest

Conkers Circuit trail is a hard packed dirt and gravel surface. Perfect for exploring the national forest away from traffic - perfect for young children.

Tip by

2

11.4 km

Gresley Wood

Highlight • Forest

Gresley Wood is a relatively new wood which was planted on top of poor quality farmland.

There is a wonderful mixture of native deciduous trees including oaks. Cycle under the …

Tip by

3

27.3 km

Ticknall Climb

Highlight • Trail

An opportunity to flex the climbing muscles, or enjoy the rollercoaster descent!

Tip by

27.9 km

Poker's Leys

Forest

5

33.4 km

Lount Woods Trail

Highlight • Trail

Flowy gravel trail that runs through the woods from Lount to Staunton. Look out for the deer, the squirrels and the walnuts!

Tip by

6

41.1 km

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

The next bit of Blue Route is the shortest but the most fun!

Tip by

7

42.1 km

Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Trail

A magical place to visit if you have a MTB! Flowy trails and cute wildlife

Tip by

8

42.6 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!

Tip by

43.2 km

Dilworth Clumps

Forest

10

44.0 km

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Hicks Lodge - mountain bike hire, cafe, toilets, playground, trails… it’s got it all!

Tip by

B

49.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

15.2 km

6.45 km

5.73 km

5.46 km

391 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

15.0 km

10.9 km

3.12 km

1.45 km

143 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 15 October

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32 %

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