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Around Barrow upon Soar

- Summary

This route follows some bridle paths around the back of Barrow upon Soar. Not worth a long trip for, but fun if you're local (or staying locally and need to get away from the mother-in-law's cooking).

Difficulty

Moderate

Ascent

Few tens of meters only, nothing steep.

On road/Off road

About 60:40 off:on road.

Facilities

Most facilities available in Barrow.

Points of interest

The route passes across the back of the British Gypsum works, one of the largest in Europe.

Barrow has a history in paleontology, and the local "fossil trail" covers points of historic interest in the village.

Near to:

Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough, Quorn, Charnwood, Nottingham, Leicester