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East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Rushcliffe
Keyworth

Beacon Hill Forest Path – Barrow Bridge loop from British Geological Survey

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Rushcliffe
Keyworth

Beacon Hill Forest Path – Barrow Bridge loop from British Geological Survey

Moderate

20

riders

Beacon Hill Forest Path – Barrow Bridge loop from British Geological Survey

02:40

57.1km

600m

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: March 16, 2026

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19.9 km

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

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Take a face mask!

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21.8 km

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23.2 km

Path to Swithland Woods

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Managed a very enjoyable ride through Switland Woods on my Rd Bike. But more suited to MBs

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25.9 km

Sharply Hill Road Climb

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Road climb next to Bradgate Park with views of Old John.

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32.4 km

Beacon Hill Forest Path

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Good test of the legs if you are an amateur like me, however coming down is brilliant :)

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40.4 km

Barrow Bridge

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The bridge crosses the River Soar navigation. Located only a stone's throw from the bridge is the Soar Bridge Inn, a traditional pub popular with boaters and walkers attracted by the picturesque scene.

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57.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.8 km

1.86 km

293 m

125 m

Surfaces

53.7 km

3.01 km

246 m

130 m

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Friday 29 May

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