The Spotted Cow – Drum Hill loop from Morley

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The Spotted Cow – Drum Hill loop from Morley

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The Spotted Cow – Drum Hill loop from Morley

02:42

41.2km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.55 km

View From Sandy Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grippy tyres will be useful on certain parts of this route

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4.00 km

Keepers Covert

Forest

7.48 km

Clove Hill

Highlight • Climb

First third is okay, then it beats you up to the bus stop at the top. Right gear selection when the ramp starts is essential.

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15.4 km

The Spotted Cow

Highlight • Restaurant

Delicious homemade cakes and fab coffee... also sausage and bacon cobs and other delicious food... well worth the visit 💃

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16.0 km

Duffield Bank and Red Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Red Lane isn't an attractive route. Going up it is too narrow and cars struggle overtake as cyclists will be slow (it's steep). Coming down there are large stone troughs …

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27.6 km

Sunny Hill, Milford

Highlight • Settlement

very very steep climb leading to a gravel byway

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34.5 km

View of Derwent Valley and River from Eaton Bank

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to take in the view

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35.8 km

A hill that appears deceptively harmless on elevation profiles but actually packs a kick. A challenge after a long day riding in the peaks but a manageable ascent before heading back into the flat Nottinghamshire roads.

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