Join Grit Grrrls for fun, social off-road bike rides. Good vibes, supportive community and of course a well-earned coffee & cake stop!

We’ll meet at the drive entrance of The Milking Parlour on Staunton Lane. If you have National Trust membership, you can park at Calke Abbey and cycle over to the start point. Alternatively, there are free lay-bys on Staunton Lane near The Milking Parlour. What 3 words location for lay-by parking ///loitering.ridge.from

From the start, we’ll head into the Calke Abbey grounds, riding through to Calke Explorer on lovely flowing gravel tracks before making our way towards Ticknall. From there, the route takes us through woodland trails, hidden gravel paths and some of the best off-road riding the area has to offer. We’ll weave through beautiful countryside, dipping onto sections of the Cloud Trail and Tramway Trail, with plenty of stunning scenery and that real sense of adventure along the way.

The pace will be relaxed and social, but riders should be confident riding off-road, as the route includes a mix of gravel, woodland trails and uneven surfaces. There are also a few short sections on busier roads that connect the off-road parts of the route.

As always, we’ll stop for coffee and cake at The Stables in Staunton Harold.

As we are heading into Autumn/ Winter expect some of the off-road sections of this ride to be very muddy and sometimes challenging

Who is this ride suitable for?This ride is suitable for anyone that is comfortable riding off-road with gravel, muddy woods and fields with uneven surfaces, and distances of 30km. Not suitable for beginners.

⏰ Time: 8.45am for a 9.00am roll out.

Approx. 3.5hrs

📍Meeting point: Park for free in the lay by What 3 words location for parking ///loitering.ridge.from. Pop the below address in your sat nav, The Milking Parlour doesn’t open until 12pm hence why we ask to park in the lay-by.

Tollgate Brewery | The Milking Parlour. Southwood House Farm, Staunton Lane, Calke, Ashby-de-la-Zouch. LE65 1RG. Parking free on Staunton Lane, find a layby near the entrance to Milking Parlour or Milking Parlour carpark if open.

🚲 Distance: 27.3km

🥵 Elevation: Total ascent 269m - 4 climbs max 4%

🏞️ Terrain Summary: Woodland, gravel, MUD, tarmac.

💨 Pace: Party Pace - No drop, inclusive space

Cafe stop: The Stables in Staunton Harold.

What to bring: Helmet, inner tubes, pump, snacks, water, warm layers

Bike type: Gravel / MTB recommended

Route GPX:

Komoot:

https://www.komoot.com/tour/3061243536?share_token=aWYobIU98htDVSF9qE1nDYu9oqveA4CTQgh85ude6VXN3tKtj9&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=4847472809865 (https://www.komoot.com/tour/3061243536?share_token=aWYobIU98htDVSF9qE1nDYu9oqveA4CTQgh85ude6VXN3tKtj9&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=4847472809865)

Garmin:https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/478938028 (https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/478938028)

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