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Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest – The Shell Brook Trail loop from Ashby de la Zouch

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Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest – The Shell Brook Trail loop from Ashby de la Zouch

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Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest – The Shell Brook Trail loop from Ashby de la Zouch

01:07

10.6km

70m

Running

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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443 m

Muddy Farm Track to Hicks Lodge

Highlight • Trail

Extremely boggy in winter! The farmer does put chippings down but the mud is like clay, so you may need to hike-a-bike.

Tip by

1.07 km

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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1.07 km

Blue MTB Route – Forest Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tall trees with wide flowing berms - a total joy!

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1.99 km

Steep Switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

These switchbacks are great fun! Pretend you are somewhere exciting and climbing a mountain range!

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2.62 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!

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5.60 km

Hicks Lodge – The National Forest Cycle Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice stop when the cafe etc is open, also access to a couple of easy mtb trails.

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8.54 km

Willesley Wood

Highlight • Forest

Set in the heart of England’s new National Forest, close to the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border, Willesley Wood is a jewel of a place. Millions of trees have been planted during the …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.64 km

695 m

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.61 km

914 m

733 m

163 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

23°C

14°C

45 %

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Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest – The Shell Brook Trail loop from Ashby de la Zouch

Muddy Farm Track to Hicks Lodge

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

Blue MTB Route – Forest Section

Steep Switchbacks

The Shell Brook Trail

Hicks Lodge – The National Forest Cycle Centre

Willesley Wood

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