Bretby is a village in Derbyshire, England, characterized by its gentle river valleys, historical estates, and local woodlands. This landscape offers diverse scenery for outdoor exploration, blending natural beauty with historical significance. The area provides opportunities for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, gravel biking, and more, across a mix of open countryside and shaded routes. Bretby's tranquil rural character, strengthened by mature trees and hedgerows, contributes to a peaceful environment for outdoor activities.
97
Routes
4.7
(100)
Average rating
1105
People visited

4.9
(7)
29
riders
26.6km
02:00
250m
250m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
20
riders
52.4km
03:42
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
28
riders
22.7km
01:45
250m
250m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
18
riders
49.3km
03:05
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(4)
56
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(8)
25
hikers
5.46km
01:29
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
22
hikers
6.86km
01:55
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
28
hikers
9.64km
02:27
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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56
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

28
riders
25.2km
01:16
300m
300m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

25
riders
23.8km
01:01
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
riders
27.0km
01:15
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(5)
66
riders
20.5km
01:04
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
52
riders
33.7km
01:47
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
25
riders
18.0km
01:00
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(10)
13
riders
22.5km
01:19
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
runners
10.1km
01:04
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
10.7km
01:08
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
9.49km
00:59
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
6.21km
00:39
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(2)
16
riders
34.1km
02:03
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
37.0km
02:15
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
14.4km
00:55
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
48.4km
02:56
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bretby offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Touring cycling. The area features gentle river valleys, historical estates, and local woodlands for exploration. There are 10 routes available, with an average rating of 4.54 stars from nearly 5,000 ratings.
Bretby provides hiking trails catering to various ability levels, from easy riverside paths to routes exploring historical landmarks. Popular options include the Stapenhill Suspension Bridge loop and the Bretby Hall Hospital – Bretby Castle loop. More information can be found in the Hiking around Bretby guide and the Easy hikes around Bretby guide.
Bretby offers mountain biking routes through its diverse terrain, which includes gentle river valleys and historic parklands. While specific trails are not extensively detailed, the region is suitable for varied cycling experiences. Consult the MTB Trails around Bretby guide for available routes.
Yes, Bretby offers road cycling routes, with terrain ranging from gentle river plains to paths through historic parklands. These routes provide diverse scenery for cyclists. Details on specific routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Bretby guide.
Gravel biking is an available activity in Bretby, utilizing the area's varied terrain which includes both open countryside and shaded routes. The landscape of gentle river valleys and woodlands is suitable for gravel biking. Explore options in the Gravel biking around Bretby guide.
Bretby features several historical landmarks that can be incorporated into outdoor excursions. Notable sites include Bretby Hall and the location of Bretby Castle. These historical elements add a cultural dimension to the natural beauty of the area.
Bretby's outdoor routes are popular on komoot, with nearly 50,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The 10 available routes have received an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars from almost 5,000 ratings.
Bretby offers easy hiking options, including routes along riverside paths such as the Stapenhill Suspension Bridge – Andresey Bridge loop. These trails are suitable for those seeking less challenging walks. The Easy hikes around Bretby guide provides more information.
Komoot offers several guides for Bretby, covering various sports. These include MTB Trails around Bretby, Hiking around Bretby, Road Cycling Routes around Bretby, Gravel biking around Bretby, Easy hikes around Bretby, Running Trails around Bretby, and Cycling around Bretby.
The official website for Bretby Business Park, a significant entity in the area, is bretbybusinesspark.com. This site provides information related to the business park.
The phone number for Bretby Business Park is +441283553200. This contact can be used for inquiries related to the business park.

