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Mountain biking trails

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre – Shell Brook Trail loop from Swadlincote

Mountain biking trails

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre – Shell Brook Trail loop from Swadlincote

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Hicks Lodge Trail Centre – Shell Brook Trail loop from Swadlincote

01:24

24.2km

180m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.61 km

National Forest Pine Trail

Highlight • Forest

Absolutely gorgeous trails through pine forests. The land is part of the national forest. The site was once opencast mining and is now a haven for wildlife.

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2

7.16 km

Hicks Lodge Trail Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Hicks Lodge - mountain bike hire, cafe, toilets, playground, trails… it’s got it all!

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3

8.14 km

The Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the Blue Route. There’s lots of helpful information on the board, take a quick photo of this just in case you need it.
Watch out for the squirrels!

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4

8.14 km

Shell Book Trail – Blue MTB Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bumps, berms, forests! Great stuff for beginners and those who want to fly around and have fun!

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5

9.54 km

Blue MTB Route – Forest Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tall trees with wide flowing berms - a total joy!

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6

10.1 km

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

The next bit of Blue Route is the shortest but the most fun!

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7

11.7 km

Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Forest

8

12.7 km

Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Trail

A magical place to visit if you have a MTB! Flowy trails and cute wildlife

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B

24.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

8.73 km

2.81 km

1.16 km

139 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

9.93 km

2.95 km

102 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

11°C

41 %

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