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Moira Furnace – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Woodville

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Moira Furnace – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Woodville

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Moira Furnace – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Woodville

02:03

33.6km

250m

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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.03 km

Moira Furnace

Highlight • Monument

Revived stretch of Ashby Canal with excellent restoration of this building from the industrial revolution . It must have looked very different in its heyday!!

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5.11 km

Moira Furnace and Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Moira Furnace next to the small old mining town of Moira is on the edge of the canal with easily accessible footpaths leading past Moira lime kilns to nearby Donisthorp …

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6.33 km

Donisthorpe Basin

Lake

7.15 km

Donisthorpe Woodland Park

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic wide gravels tracks that are easy going on a mountain bike. Cycle through the 20Ha of newly planted woodland that includes Corsican pine, larch, oak, ash and cherry.

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10.6 km

Bench in Netherseal Village

Highlight • Rest Area

This bench in Netherseal is extremely comfortable and in a pretty location, perfect for a quick 10mins to recharge the loins.

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20.2 km

The Black Horse Pub

Highlight • Pub

Traditional pub with great selection of real ales and ciders. Pork pies, lovely rolls made to order.

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29.0 km

Albert Village Lake

Highlight • Natural

This beautiful lake forms part of the Conkers circuit which is a mixture of path, bridleway and tarmac. With benches to sit on it makes a perfect spot to stop for a snack!

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33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

3.64 km

1.81 km

1.40 km

728 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

15.6 km

1.14 km

143 m

106 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

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Moira Furnace – Moira Furnace and Canal loop from Woodville

Moira Furnace

Moira Furnace and Canal

Donisthorpe Woodland Park

Bench in Netherseal Village

The Black Horse Pub

Albert Village Lake

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