Amazing Hilly Road Ride From Little Eaton
This is a hilly road ride from Little Eaton but relatively short including Morley Lane, Sandy Lane, Red Lane, and Duffield
- Start at Little Eaton:
- Begin your ride from the center of Little Eaton.
- Climb Morley Lane:
- Head up Morley Lane towards Morley. This is a significant climb, known for being steep and challenging.
- Descend Sandy Lane :
- After reaching the top of Morley Lane, turn left and descend down Sandy Lane. This offers a fast descent with some nice views.
- Descend Shaw Lane:
- After descending Sandy Hill, head left towards Coxbench and then start the climb to Holbrook
- Just before arriving at Bargate take a left down Shaw Lane for another fast and tight descent. This stretch is a long downhill with some technical bends.
- Pass through Duffield:
- Once you’ve descended Red Lane, cycle towards Duffield village.
- Climb Wirksworth Road (from Duffield):
- After passing through Duffield, you can challenge yourself with a climb up Wirksworth Road. This section is quite steep and adds significant elevation to your route. For even more climbing continue your route upto Alport Heights if you are feeling fit.
- Return to Little Eaton:
- After the Wirksworth Road climb, return back towards Little Eaton, either by looping back via Cumberhills Road or choosing another route through Hazelwood for extra elevation.
This route provides a combination of tough climbs (Morley Lane and Wirksworth Road) and fast, steep descents (Sandy Lane and shaw Lane), with rolling terrain in between. If you’re looking to max out on elevation gain, the key is to hit the toughest ascents and maximize distance between Little Eaton and Duffield.
