The new link from Swainspark through Tunnel Woods to Castle Gresley is now rideable and virtually complete, including a link along Mountpleasant Road to the A444 where a new gate has been installed.
This is the first phase of an aspirational link to Rosliston Forestry Centre. We will continue to monitor progress of this route as it currently ends in Castle Gresley between the A444 subway and the footbridge over the railway line.
This section makes an ideal extension of the Conkers Circuit and is also a good access point for those living in Castle Gresley and Castleton Park.
This new path has already been signed showing the way to NCN63 and is ideal for families - certainly downward!
Here are some pictures.
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| This is looking back from Tunnel Woods to Swainspark Wood at the highest point. |
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| This is looking from Tunnel Woods towards the Mountpleasant Road section at the highest point. |
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| The downhill stretch with Castleton Park, Church Gresley on the Horizon and the A444 bypass. The Shobnall Maltings tower in Burton can be seen from here too. Drainage channels have been dug alongside the path to avoid any flooding issues. |
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| Looking back up the hill from near the former Gresley Railway Station site. |
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| Looking towards the current end of the track near the old Gresley Railway Station and new A gate. |
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| The link to cycle-ways on Castleton Park is sadly obstructed by the footbridge. Options around this are under discussion. |
Great stuff! We live in Castleton Park and have used this a few times now (family). Excellent! Link to Rosliston would be great!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see feedback and glad you're enjoying it. Happy Cycling!
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