7.2 km long former railway line linking Spring Cottage and Measham in Leicestershire.
Linear, mostly fairly flat, route on this forner railway line, makes it great for families cycling.
Sarah’s Wood and Donisthorpe Woodland Park both have a small network of safe surfaced paths that make a suitable detour or visit in their own right.
Routes:
Surfaced trackbed shared with walkers, cyclists and disabled. Gates along the track but with horse accesses provided.
Permit:
No permit required.
Bridleways:
Road links at Spring Cottage end along B5004 to Feanedock Covert and Boothorpe.
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Derbyshire
Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail Map
Box parking at Conkers Waterside. All other carparks along the trail have height barriers.