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The Dovecote Barn is popular amongst many cyclists and ramblers, who enjoy a pit stop at our bistro before continuing on their adventures.
As keen Ramblers and Cyclists ourselves, we decided to suggest some routes to and from our venue. In addition, we also offer parking for those walking to and from the venue. We just ask people to use us for food and drink before or after their route.
Find suggested routes below.
(Hint: Cyclists and Ramblers love our £5.95 Coffee & Cake offer!)
On the 3rd Friday of every month join us for our social run. Join runners of varying ability for a social run which also includes some free food afterwards :D
Rob & the team at Up and Running Nottingham are great for getting you all kitted up, so check out their website below:
From short TT's to longer rides, we provide several recommended routes, including, one of our favourite loops around Belvoir Castle.
Either pick a route to enjoy solo, or join us on our monthly ride, where you'll be accompanied
by a member of our team.
Check out our routes below.
ROUTE 1- Pleasant Village Circular
Distance: 35km Elevation Gain: 225m Ride Type: Road
Route- Dovecote Barn - Thrumpton - Kingston On Soar -
East Leake- Wysall - Bunny - Gotham - Dovecote Barn
This relatively flat 35km circular route starts and ends at The Dovecote Barn and includes the short 12% Thrumpton Hill, as well as a pleasant ride through Kingston On Soar, West Leake, Costock, Wysall and back through Gotham.
https://www.strava.com/routes/2946380391638059642
ROUTE 2- 100km Terrace Hill Climb
Distance: 110km Elevation Gain: 837m Ride Type: Road
This 100km ride includes the 'OFFICIAL 100 Climbs No29 Terrace Hill' climb. Head east until you arrive at Terrace Hill, the closest top 100 climb to The Barn, then head back West through Harby & Nether Broughton. The route back can be tough if there is a headwind, so keep an eye on the weather before heading out on this one.
https://www.strava.com/routes/2755382544448369116
ROUTE 3- Belton Loop
Distance: 40km Elevation Gain: 360m Ride Type: Road
Head out through Kegworth and stay south of the airport before looping around through Belton. This undulating ride includes some great villages such as Long Whatton, as well as uphill, flat and downhill segments.
Prefer to keep your feet on the ground? As well as cycling routes we also have some great rambling routes on offer in the nearby area. These dog-friendly rambles include routes through Gotham Hill Wood and a our take on the Clifton Woods circular walk.
ROUTE 1- Gotham Hill Wood
Distance: 9km Elevation Gain: 77m
Route- Dovecote Barn - Thrumpton - Gotham Hill Wood -
Thrumpton - Dovecote Barn
This return route from Dovecote Barn starts with a cross field route from Barton in Fabis through to neighbouring Thrumpton.
You'll then cross over the A453 for a relatively short but steep incline to Gotham Hill Wood, before circling back through Thrumpton and back to The Dovecote Barn.
Join Bookitlist on an amazing walking challenge taking on The Tallest Mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours.
This is an epic cycling journey of over 1000 miles, from John O'Groats at the northern tip of Scotland, to the aptly-named Lands End
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