Gravel Mtb to Ashgate Coffee @Clowne

This is a very nice route using lots of OFF Road trails tracks & woodland paths. We'll be riding on lots of different and varied surfaces and seeing lots of scenic countryside.
Its not a race but our pace usually averages around 9-10mph for the whole route.
We do like a coffee stop or two, usually with a cake or scone, and we do like to chat so we have to watch the time spent in the cafes

Our last ride of 2025 is a steady 34 miles ride with coffee at Ashgate @17miles

A bit of woodland tracks, dirt trails across Whiston Meadows, gravel cycle trails through RotherValley and up to Clowne. Dirt trails through Barlborough Park, a bit of tarmac lane & road. A real mix of surfaces and terrain

We have a planned refreshment stop at Ashgate Coffee (Charity Shop & Cafe) in Clowne.

Always wear a helmet and suitable riding gear for the conditions. Carry some water and snack, bring cash & card for the cafe's, and ALWAYS have the means to REPAIR a PUNCTURE if you get a flat ! Your bike should have a bell to warn other trail users of our approach, and when its wet weather Mudguards should be fitted to prevent spraying other riders.

We love to meet new riders and you are very welcome to join us, we HOPE YOU DO, but here’s a few things to consider before your first ride with us - Our routes are designed for pedal power bikes, we don’t consider eBikes and their weight when planning these routes. We will encounter some loose gravel, stones and dirt and Mud on the trails and there will be overgrown vegetation too, so you'll need to be able to cope with these things. At various points on our routes we will need to negotiate a swing gate or two, some 'A' Frames and maybe a stile, so you'll need to be able to lift your bike onto its back wheel to manoeuvre it through these obstacles, and maybe even lift it over a stile. It is definitely not a race, but we do usually average around 9-10mph on these cross country rides so you'll need to be fairly fit. If these things sound OK to you and they don't put you off you are very welcome to join us. We look forward to meeting you