Bennerley Viaduct – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Langley Mill

Aldercar and Langley Mill CP

Bennerley Viaduct – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Langley Mill

Moderate

riders

Bennerley Viaduct – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Langley Mill

03:40

78.6km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.01 km for 149 m

After 25.3 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.49 km

Missile Hill Sculpture, Shipley

Highlight • Viewpoint

a testing little hill but worth the effort

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5.08 km

Woodside Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

8.76 km

Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Wouldn't recommend trying to cross. Looks bumpy 😳and unsafe. Sure there should be a locked gate, but missing.

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18.8 km

View of St. Chads Water

Highlight • Lake

Nice place to stop for a scenic rest. A few benches and lovely views of the lake.

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25.4 km

St Chad's Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

St Chad’s water was created in the 1970’s during the excavation of the underlying gravel deposits by Haveringham Gravels. As quarrying proceeded, water flooded the lake through the subterranean water …

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29.4 km

Sawley Cut

Lake

46.7 km

Donington Park Race Track

Highlight • Structure

This route goes right past Donington Park race track. There’s a cafe & a motorsport museum here

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58.6 km

Elvaston Castle — Eastern Approach

Highlight • Castle

This is the eastern access point to Elvaston Castle. It is a 19th-century Gothic Revical Castle set within a 200 acre county park that offers walking paths and lovely scenery.

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59.1 km

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a lovely country park. It’s got a car park if you feel more comfortable parking your car here to start or finish a Tour. There’s often an ice cream van in the car park.

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78.6 km

End point

Train Station

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