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Steep Hill on Wood Hill – Barrow Bridge loop from British Geological Survey

Steep Hill on Wood Hill – Barrow Bridge loop from British Geological Survey

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Steep Hill on Wood Hill – Barrow Bridge loop from British Geological Survey

02:07

52.1km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.18 km

Wildwood

Forest

11.5 km

Steep Hill on Wood Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you turn onto Wood Hill, you're greeted by the 11% gradient warning sign, so get ready for the steep drop down into the lovely village of Old Dalby!

Tip by

25.2 km

The Brew

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant little cafe, great stop off on a road ride.

Tip by

28.9 km

The Secret Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and coffee. Lovely garden to sit in. Safe for your bikes

Tip by

29.3 km

The bridge crosses the River Soar navigation. Located only a stone's throw from the bridge is the Soar Bridge Inn, a traditional pub popular with boaters and walkers attracted by the picturesque scene.

Tip by

37.0 km

Café With View of Public Square

Highlight • Cafe

41.0 km

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great pit stop for coffee and cake. Loads of outdoor seating with some covered areas with blankets and heater. No indoor seating inside shop and cafe.

Tip by

49.8 km

Rancliffe Wood

Forest

52.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

1.34 km

918 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.6 km

479 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

13°C

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Steep Hill on Wood Hill – Barrow Bridge loop from British Geological Survey

Steep Hill on Wood Hill

The Brew

The Secret Garden Café

Barrow Bridge

Café With View of Public Square

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

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