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Vulture Sculptures – Garendon Way loop from Shepshed

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Vulture Sculptures – Garendon Way loop from Shepshed

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

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Vulture Sculptures – Garendon Way loop from Shepshed

02:31

40.4km

370m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.6 km for 123 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

10.3 km

Vulture Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

cloud trial take to derby football ground about 15 miles from Worthington quarry

Tip by

2

16.2 km

View of Staunton Harold Hall and church from the bridge

Highlight • Lake

Lovely grounds, stable shops including an art gallery and cafe.

Tip by

3

16.8 km

Staunton Harold Straight Road

Highlight • Cycleway

The long straight road out of Staunton Harold, so much fun to zoom down, but be wary of the speed bumps and cows. Get some good speed going and you won’t need to pedal up the other side of the dip!

Tip by

4

18.1 km

Brick Tunnel on the Tramway Trail

Highlight • Structure

Throughout the Tramway Trail, you'll come across a generous number of tunnels and arches. These passageways were developed to hide the tramway, ensuring that it remained concealed from individuals using carriages to travel to the house.

Tip by

5

22.3 km

Calke Abbey

Highlight • Cycleway

Take the cycle path along the Old Derby Canal to reach this beautiful place.

Tip by

6

23.2 km

Calke Park Tramway Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful sweep of gravel through the meadow which forms the entrance to Calke. You can see Ticknall church spire from here and the meadow is usually inhabited by sheep or cattle.

Tip by

24.1 km

Poker's Leys

Forest

8

25.6 km

Calke Abbey and St Giles' Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Great walks and cycling around Calke Abbey

Tip by

9

37.1 km

Garendon Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good mix of tarmac and gravel, a few gentle climbs.

Tip by

B

40.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

5.75 km

2.03 km

1.34 km

702 m

332 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

7.27 km

1.54 km

885 m

555 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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