Swan around the Washlands

Sunday 17th August at 2.00pm This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
30 Mins 3 Miles Anyone Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Starting Point & Postcode
Rear of Meadowside Leisure Centre Car Park High Street DE14 1TL
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
1 hours 15 mins  (30 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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This traffic-free ride will take us to the pump house and back to the car park via the weir and Burton Bridge. It's a scenic route, with most of the ride on footpaths and only a tiny section on a road used by vehicles to enter a car park.

We will set off from the rear of the car park at the Meadowside Leisure Centre and ride on the footpaths around the area known as The Washlands. We will ride by the Oxehay, cycle on the Ferrybridge before heading out towards the River Trent, reaching the pump house. We then return via the Oxehay, Cherry Orchard and cross Andressey Bridge into the Garden of Remembrance.  Finally, we pass the Parish Church of St Modwen and then back on to the Washlands on our way back to Meadowside.

We will have opportunities to stop and look at the wildlife and take refreshment breaks and children will enjoy the playground and picnic area at the end of the ride.  This ride is ideal for beginners, families and people who wish to gain confidence on a bike, but everyone is welcome!

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.

All rides leave at the time stated, you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Meadowside Leisure Centre, pay and display
Nearest Train Station
Burton Train Station, 0.75 miles. 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at Meadowside Leisure Centre, start point  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Meadowside Leisure Centre, start point  

Meet the Ride Leaders

    To be confirmed

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Paul Burfoot Tuesday 17th June
  2. Nicola Randon Sunday 15th June
  3. Daniel Randon Sunday 15th June
  4. Sam Easton Monday 12th August
    Excellent first skyride, the kids loved it. Leaders really good, straight to one youngster when he fell off, expertly re-attached chain for the other, which would have taken me an age! Looking forward to our next ride :-)

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