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South Derbyshire

Ilam Village and Monument – Thorpe Climb from Dovedale loop from Willington

Road cycling routes

South Derbyshire

Ilam Village and Monument – Thorpe Climb from Dovedale loop from Willington

Hard

5

riders

Ilam Village and Monument – Thorpe Climb from Dovedale loop from Willington

05:10

103km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: June 13, 2026

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After 64.3 km for 1.55 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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44.2 km

Northwoodcommon Wood

Forest

44.9 km

Ousley Wood

Forest

3

46.3 km

Stanton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A great viewpoint is the reward for a long climb

Tip by

4

54.1 km

Throwley Hall Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Long climb on a narrow road that’s not too steep with some absolutely beautiful scenery, it passes through farmland so expect sheep and a bit of dust and dirt

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5

58.5 km

Ilam Village and Monument

Highlight • Bridge

Ilam is a beautiful little village. No shops to speak of except for an ice-cream van in the weekends when the sun is out. Most routes out involve a reasonable …

Tip by

6

60.4 km

Thorpe Climb from Dovedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunningly beautiful but steep and challenging road with cattle grids at the top and bottom

Tip by

7

66.6 km

Ashbourne Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A good place to visit with a number of cafes and pubs.

Tip by

8

90.6 km

The Cow

Highlight • Pub

Very quiet, calm, beautiful village. The Cow is a good pub.

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9

100 km

Short Route Through Small Villages

Highlight • Trail

a nice ride through a few small villages

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B

103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.9 km

8.17 km

4.08 km

1.96 km

1.58 km

1.47 km

134 m

Surfaces

76.0 km

25.5 km

1.55 km

241 m

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Monday 13 July

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