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Willesley Wood – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from Ashby Woulds

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Willesley Wood – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from Ashby Woulds

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Willesley Wood – Hicks Lodge Trail Centre loop from Ashby Woulds

00:23

5.79km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

86 m

Hicks Lodge – The National Forest Cycle Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice stop when the cafe etc is open, also access to a couple of easy mtb trails.

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2

1.06 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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3

1.27 km

Steep Switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

These switchbacks are great fun! Pretend you are somewhere exciting and climbing a mountain range!

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4

2.68 km

Willesley Wood

Highlight • Forest

Set in the heart of England’s new National Forest, close to the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border, Willesley Wood is a jewel of a place. Millions of trees have been planted during the …

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5

4.37 km

Willesley Wood

Highlight • Forest

Car Parking at Hicks Lodge for the National Forest Cycling Centre. Small cafe and bike hire, pay and display car park open 9am - 8pm. Well marked off road trails for walking, cycling and horses through Willesley Wood.

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6

5.67 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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7

5.69 km

Hicks Lodge Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to grab a bite to eat or take a pit stop!

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8

5.75 km

Start of the Stick Man Trail at Hicks Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Hicks Lodge trail ride blue flat and the walks around the lake flat with cafe and park bike hire

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5.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

391 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

121 m

< 100 m

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< 100 m

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