Barton Loop - Both sides of the river

This route is on mainly lanes and quieter roads and winds around the villages either side of the river Trent. A 32 miles route with a few gentle hills. We will head out across the river towards Walton, winding through some of the villages before heading towards Fradley Junction for a refreshment stop. We then head back to Barton via Kings Bromley and Yoxall.

This route is on mainly lanes and quieter roads and winds around the villages either side of the river Trent. We have to travel short distances on A roads between Fradley and Kings Bromley and then to Yoxall.

Most of the ride is on lanes and quieter roads. We have a 2 stretches on A roads which are popular routes for cyclists, and are wide allowing cars plenty of room to pass us safely, .

We will stop a Fradley Junction for refreshments, this is 2 thirds of the way around the route.

British Cycling require participants to be self sufficient so please make sure your bike is road worthy, you have a spare inner tube, and pump and a drink. A helmet is strongly advised. Please have a contact number of someone who can collect you if you have a problem with you bike that can not be fixed

First-timers welcome!