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Cloud Trail

- Summary

This follows Sustrans Route 6 from Melbourne north across the river Trent, and back along the same route. The length is basically as far as you want to go before turning around. The detailed description is for 6 miles each way.

Start / Finish

Dedicated car park in Worthington

Ascent

Virtually nil. Old railway line.

On road/Off road

1 1/2 km of road at the end, though you can turn around before that if you wish to avoid any road cycling.

Facilities

Pubs at 7 km  point

Points of interest

Viaduct across the Trent is impressive, and a good picnic point in good weather.

Near to:

Worthington, Newbold, Coalville, Ashby de la Zouch, Shepshed, Loughborough, Derby, Nottingham.