Poolsbrook country park, Stockley Trail, Hardwick Hall

Heading from Poolsbrook we will head towards Markham Vale passing the Miners Memorial on our way to the Stockley Trail. We will then head along the Stockley Trail to the new Starbucks at the bottom of Glapwell hill, [ if need be we could take a short break there for tea/coffee]. We will then head to Bramley Vale up through the woods onto Ault Hucknall Lane, and onto the Hardwick Estate. We will the have lunch at the Hardwick Restaurant. If Hardwick is to busy we can head across to Glapwell Nurseries. Or of you prefer to bring your own. Before we set of back to Poolsbrook. Heading back through the Estate down to Rothorne Lodge. Into Rothorne, down Glapwell hill and back on the Stockley Trail for our return.
We never leave anyone behind!

Starting at Poolsbrook Country Park, we with be passing the Miners Memorial at Markham Vale. And the we known National Trust Property Hardwick Hall, which belong to Bess of Hardwick, Elizabeth Shrewsbury. Which Bess had built in 1590 and finished in 1597.

Along the route we will have to ride a couple of short sections on miner roads, and cross a couple of roads along the way.

We can hopefully have a stop at the new Starbucks at Bramey Vale. Before Lunch at Hardwick Hall, if it to busy at Hardwick we can head across to Glapwell Nurseries. There will also be plenty of tie for photos along the way should you require.

All riders must wear a safety helmet. Any clothing suitable for the day. Please bring with any snacks drinks and money/card for anything you with to purchase at the cafe/restaurant we may stop at. Please bring with you at least one spare inner tube for your bike incase of any punctures.

First-timers welcome!