Pedal Power
Cycling is a great way to explore the
countryside, take up exercise and to get around. Derbyshire
is the perfect place to pedal for pleasure or on your daily
business - everyone can have a go.
Derbyshire Country Council
is developing a network of traffic free routes, or Greenways,
around the county linking communities and countryside.
In Amber Valley the Ripley Greenway allows you to
cycle along surfaced pathways through traffic free areas. The
Greenway links to the end of the new section of the National Cycle
Network Route 54.
The Nutbook Trail links Shipley Country
Park to Little Eaton along designated cycle paths and a
circular path around Shipley Country Park allows a journey through
scenic county park environment, providing the perfect location for
new cyclists of any age.
For those wanting to take in the sites whilst taking things a
little easier, a network of electric bikes are located around the
county.
Ripley Greenway - Location
: Outram Street, Ripley to Lumb Farm, Marehay, Ripley. A
flat tarmac surfaced multi-user track for cyclist, walkers and
horse riders. Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Nutbook Trail - Location: Lumb
Farm, Marehay, Ripley - Long Eaton. A roadside designated
cycle path.
Shipley Country Park - Location
: Heanor. A hard surfaced, undulating multi-user track
for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. Suitable for
wheelchairs, all terrain mobility scooters and pushchairs.
Trampers available to hire for Blue Badge Holders and others with
mobility difficulties to explore the park. Booking
Essential 01773 719961.
