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Cloud Trail

Sign along Cloud Trail
This is a very pleasant route running from the heart of Derby along the bank of the River Derwent and along the disused Derby, Melbourne, Ashby Branch Railway, as far as Worthington.
This route forms part of the rapidly developing National Cycle Network. The driving force behind the development of the National Network and this particular route has been the SUSTRANS organisation.
Leaflets describing this route in more detail should be available through your local Tourist Information Centre.

Vital Statistics:

cycle maps and details
  • Surface - all weather and tarmac
  • Type of Route - linear
  • Distance - 13 miles (21 km)
  • Difficulty level - easy
  • % Off Road - 90%
  • Parking - Cloud Trail car park, Worthington
  • Public Toilets
  • Refreshments - Pubs in Worthington, Wilson and King’s Norton
  • Other Route to Try - Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail

Did you know?

For more information on cycling in North West Leicestershire go to: www.nwleicsdc.gov.uk/cycling
You know when you brakes need fixing when your stopping distance is greater than a cars.
Don't forget to do your shoe laces up! Catching them in the wheel etc. is just not cool.
Cloud Trail is part of the National Cycle Network.
Contact your local map shop or tourist information centre or ring Sustrans at 0845 1130065 to ask for a copy of their South Midlands route map.
Why not visit www.sustrans.org.uk

further information

Contact: Rights of Way Team,
footpaths@leics.gov.uk
0116 305 7083
Last Updated:
25 May 2007
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