Monday 8th June
Bakewell to Nottingham
🚴ROUTE OVERVIEW
Distance: ~37 miles (60km) Elevation: ~2500ft Estimated time: 5.5 hours including breaks and hills!
Overview: After two long days with early starts and late to bed I won't be setting an alarm clock for day 3. I will have a couple of hours after breakfast to explore Bakewell before continuing the challenge. Today's mileage is much lower than the previous days but with some serious elevation, big hills to get out of the Peak District. Today's ride finishes near stunning Wollaton Hall in the heart of Nottingham after some busy inner city cycling.
Key Points
Start: Bakewell. Mid‑points: Monsal Trail end section → White Peak Loop → Darley Dale → Matlock → Crich → Swanwick → Jacksdale → Westwood → Broxtowe Country Trail → Moorgreen → Bulwell. Finish: Nottingham
Supporters / publicity breaks: (1) Chase cafe Lea Bridge. (2) Pavillion cafe Jackson Garden Centre.
How to follow the L2R Challenge
Click on the route page for the day you are looking for. On a mobile device click the 3 lines or dots at the top of this page. If you are in the neighbourhood feel free to look out for me at one of the supporters / publicity stops. Progress updates will be posted on my personal Facebook page, JustGiving and Strava. You can reach me on challengelouisa@gmail.com. Note that once the challenge has begun I will be busy cycling and might be slow in picking up messages.