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West Midlands Region
Solihull

Chesterton Windmill – View of Chesterton Windmill loop from Dorridge

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Solihull

Chesterton Windmill – View of Chesterton Windmill loop from Dorridge

Intermediate

50

riders

Chesterton Windmill – View of Chesterton Windmill loop from Dorridge

04:04

84.4km

640m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

197 m in total

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.5 km

Poor road surface but nice surroundings and the road is quiet.

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2

18.4 km

The Lunch

Forest

3

38.2 km

Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

4

45.5 km

You have to cycle along the grass to get to the windmill, this can be muddy in less kind weather. There is a bin for litter, but it often overflows. Popular spot in nice weather, quieter at sunrise and sunset.

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5

45.6 km

Chesteron Windmill was built in 1632 and is one of the oldest surviving windmills in England. It was originally used for grinding corn and has a rich history ties to the agricultural practices of the region.

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6

45.6 km

The layby can get busy, there is a bin, but often overflows. So please be prepared to take your rubbish home.

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7

55.1 km

Welcoming to cyclists with dedicated off street covered cycle parking area.

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8

59.3 km

Please use instead of the A429. This is a really safe quite road.

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9

75.8 km

Best to be ready to slow here if it is busy or warm weather as the pub can be very busy

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10

80.1 km

Pratt's Pit Wood

Forest

11

80.8 km

Scenic route through or stop for a rest. Don't think the cafe is open to non national trust members though.

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B

84.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.6 km

3.32 km

2.26 km

404 m

288 m

265 m

261 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

33.2 km

465 m

153 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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