Clowne Clumber loop, 32miles

This route uses more gravel and tarmac surface trails than we usually ride. Its very wet at the moment so I'm trying to keep the thick mud to a minimum. That doesn't mean there wont be any soft terrain or mud & puddles, there will be some for sure.
As per usual, this is a scenic cross country ride passing through open countryside, wood lands, country villages, Clumber Park, Welbeck Park, and Creswell Craggs.

Clowne to Clumber for a lap around the park and lake. Heading back via Welbeck Park and Creswell Craggs.

Alot of gravel trails on this route, a bit of small lane tarmac too, AND inevitably at this time of year, there will be some Mud and Puddles to contend with

Planning to stop at Nat Trust Cafe in Clumber Park at approx 16miles, and at Ashagate Coffe in Clowne at route end 32miles.

Always wear a helmet and suitable riding gear for the conditions. Carry some water and snack, bring cash & card for the cafe's, and ALWAYS have the means to REPAIR a PUNCTURE if you get a flat ! Your bike should have a bell to warn other trail users of our approach, and when its wet weather Mudguards should be fitted to prevent spraying other riders.

We love to meet new riders and you are very welcome to join us, we HOPE YOU DO, but here’s a few things to consider first - Our routes are designed for pedal power bikes, we don’t consider eBikes and their weight when planning these routes. We will encounter some loose gravel, stones and dirt on the trails and there will be overgrown vegetation too, so you'll need to be able to cope with these things. At various points on our routes we will need to negotiate a swing gate or two, some 'A' Frames and maybe a stile, so you'll need to be able to lift your bike onto its back wheel to manoeuvre it through these obstacles, and maybe even lift it over a stile. It is definitely not a race, but we do usually average around 9-10mph on these cross country rides so you'll need to be fairly fit. If these things sound fine to you and they don't put you off you are very welcome to join us. We look forward to meeting you