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Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from Woodville

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Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from Woodville

Moderate

4.3

(3)

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: March 23, 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

Start point

Bus stop

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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.

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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 …

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27.3 km

Ticknall Climb

Highlight • Trail

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

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27.9 km

Poker's Leys

Forest

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!

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41.2 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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42.1 km

Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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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!

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43.2 km

Dilworth Clumps

Forest

44.0 km

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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49.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

14.5 km

6.69 km

6.17 km

5.57 km

407 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

14.9 km

10.5 km

2.99 km

1.78 km

270 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

11°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Shell Brook Trail – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from Woodville

Conkers Circuit

Gresley Wood

Ticknall Climb

Lount Woods Trail

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

Shell Brook Trail

The Shell Brook Trail

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre

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