The Spotted Cow – The Cow Shed Café loop from Belper

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The Spotted Cow – The Cow Shed Café loop from Belper

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The Spotted Cow – The Cow Shed Café loop from Belper

03:14

51.4km

540m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.8 km for 172 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.10 km

Gorsey Piece

Forest

4.23 km

The Spotted Cow

Highlight • Restaurant

Delicious homemade cakes and fab coffee... also sausage and bacon cobs and other delicious food... well worth the visit 💃

Tip by

9.45 km

Clove Hill

Highlight • Climb

First third is okay, then it beats you up to the bus stop at the top. Right gear selection when the ramp starts is essential.

Tip by

12.6 km

Oakfield Farm Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe and farm shop. Has been open for a long while but recently a new building has been opened that allows for much more stock in the shop and …

Tip by

19.1 km

The Cow Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

A lovely little cafe in a great location. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating but gets very busy and often is full. Bikes can be left in the outdoor seating …

Tip by

20.2 km

Hard Graft

Highlight • Climb

43.6 km

The Little Kitchen

Highlight • Other

44.9 km

View of Derwent Valley and River from Eaton Bank

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to take in the view

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48.9 km

Hopping Mill Meadow and River Derwent View

Highlight • River

Out of the way historical mill and nice views of the River Derwent. Good, unexpected place to stop for a picnic. Apparently otters can be seen in the river here (although I never have).

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51.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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