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Longford Old Mill – Ferry Bridge loop from Brailsford

Moderate

8

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Longford Old Mill – Ferry Bridge loop from Brailsford

03:19

79.5km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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After 62.5 km for 337 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.96 km

The First Cheese Factory in England

Highlight • Other

Now a private house with a plaque on the wall recording its original use.

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2

5.96 km

Longford Old Mill

Highlight • Structure

Very scenic house opposite the old cheese factory in Longford. Now a private house so no access. It is almost obligatory for every cyclist passing to stop to admire and take a photo.

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3

6.03 km

Peaceful ride

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4

25.4 km

St Wystan's Church, Repton

Highlight • Religious Site

5

29.1 km

Newton Hill

Highlight • Climb

select 14th then grind or drop to 4th near the top.

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6

33.5 km

Ferry Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ferry Bridge is a pretty Victorian foot bridge over the River Trent.

Built to replace a small ferry service that had operated at the same site since the 13th century. …

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7

43.0 km

Skinny Kitten Cafe

Highlight • Restaurant

Great stop with good coffee and cakes. Really welcoming and friendly, quick service with a smile. RECOMMEND.

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62.7 km

Lemon's Holme

Forest

9

67.1 km

Newland Farm Café

Highlight • Other

B

79.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.6 km

13.4 km

350 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

75.4 km

3.81 km

350 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Thursday 8 October

17°C

9°C

73 %

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