Dale Abbey

  START : Eastwood Community Sports Centre. Mansfield Road. NG16 3EB. Turn (R) out of Centre onto A608 Mansfield Rd, proceed up to traffic lights straight on down Church Street (caution long decent thro’ residential area). Cross over the A610 follow minor quiet road to MFN (1.5m). Climb up to Hassock Ln South (R) on to A6007 with caution. (L) at Lodge house passed the Field down towards Coppice lake, Osborne Pond, pass Derby Lodge continue along Shipley Lane passing Mapperley Reservoir, up into the village of Mapperley(5.2m). Turn (R)Park Hall Lane to junction with A609 continue straight over West Hallam, right to Stanley, Morley passing Locko Park. Stopping at Bluebells Tea Rooms nr Spondon. Return via Locko Park B.P. along A6096 (500m) turn right down into Dale Abbey passing Erewash Valley Golf Club, Stapleford, Trowell, Cossall, Awsworth, Gilt Brook to Eastwood. 25m with lots of short hills and undulations! FINISH at Eastwood Community Sports Centre with tea and coffee at Sports Centre Cafe at the finish, plus if anyone needs any tips/advice. Please bring a waterproof, a drink, spare inner tube, extra clothing and some money for a drink. Don’t forget…. Breeze are on a mission to spread the word about their rides, and need your help. If you introduce one friend who goes on to take part in a Breeze ride, you’ll receive a Breeze water bottle, introduce a second friend, you’ll be the proud owner of one of their swish Breeze Buffs, and introduce a third friend and Breeze will send you £15 of Love2Shop vouchers. Read the article on the homepage for more information.