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West Midlands Region

Tamworth Castle and Gardens – Donisthorpe Woodland Park loop from Tamworth

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Tamworth Castle and Gardens – Donisthorpe Woodland Park loop from Tamworth

Hard

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Tamworth Castle and Gardens – Donisthorpe Woodland Park loop from Tamworth

04:35

74.9km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 232 m

After 74.8 km for 232 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.60 km

Castle Grounds Flower Beds

Highlight • Rest Area

A wonderful place to stop amd take a rest, great views of the castle, a cafe, park, cycle paths, town centre all near by. Best to stop in spring or summer when the floral displays are up and running.

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2

1.65 km

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful spot to vistit on a summers day, also Planet walk behind you with a cafe, and plenty of other activities.

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3

11.4 km

St. Michael's Church Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Caught in the middle of a thunderstorm this, very nice, church has ample opportunities for shelter

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4

18.1 km

Bench in Netherseal Village

Highlight • Rest Area

This bench in Netherseal is extremely comfortable and in a pretty location, perfect for a quick 10mins to recharge the loins.

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5

21.6 km

Donisthorpe Woodland Park

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic wide gravels tracks that are easy going on a mountain bike. Cycle through the 20Ha of newly planted woodland that includes Corsican pine, larch, oak, ash and cherry.

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6

38.9 km

Whitwick Station and Path

Highlight • Trail

Whitwick path takes you to the hermitage Lake and to snibston trails

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7

51.5 km

National Cycle Network Route 52

Highlight • Trail

These lanes are typically quiet, but some drivers treat it like a racetrack, so please be careful.

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8

51.6 km

View of fishing lake

Highlight • River

70.3 km

Alvecote Meadows Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

74.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.3 km

4.07 km

1.69 km

1.25 km

444 m

237 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

34.3 km

387 m

112 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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