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Derby

Descent to Shottle – Alport Heights Summit loop from Quarndon

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derby

Descent to Shottle – Alport Heights Summit loop from Quarndon

Moderate

20

riders

Descent to Shottle – Alport Heights Summit loop from Quarndon

02:20

42.4km

690m

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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After 16.2 km for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.84 km

Park Nook Wood

Forest

2

8.54 km

Hazelwood Hill

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Beautiful place to stop and admire the view after a long climb.

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3

15.1 km

Descent to Shottle

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views and a quiet roads from the top of Alport Heights down to Shottle

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4

16.2 km

Alport Heights Summit

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High point in the local area. A great rewarding point to aim for on a ride, views all around. Make sure to head up the gravel path to the top.

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5

19.9 km

Le Mistral Wirksworth

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A stunning little French Cafe in the heart of Wirksworth. The staff were friendly and attentive as well as being extremely accommodating. The menu is wonderfully full of French classics …

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6

30.7 km

View from Turnditch Top

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Nice views after slog up through turnditch

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7

33.8 km

The Cock Inn

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Nice pub with quality restaurant standard pub style food, drinks and snacks. Nice beer garden.
Open everyday.
Sun to Thurs 12:00 - 23:00
Fri and Sat 12:00 - 00:00

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42.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

634 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

15.7 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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