With increases in the volume and speed of motor traffic on our roads, they are becoming more dangerous for the most vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians.
The good news is that some of the many new housing estates are being built with paths which are not open to motorised traffic.
Here in Derby we have an example of the best of these path at Langley Country Park, which was recently opened close by Radbourne Lane which is adjacent to Mickleover and the Mackworth Estate.
©Komoot Map of route
The ride starts close by this roundabout which is on Radbourne Lane between Ashbourne Road and Station Road Mickleover.
Start here on Samuel Road
Take the first left turn onto this path.
The area us unlikely to flood being on top of a hill, but several of these drainage ponds have been put in making a nice feature and providing a haunt for wildlife.
After turning right, follow the path along by this fencing along the East side of the estate.
Here we are on the North side of the estate.
These houses face Northwards, looking over open countryside.
Tantalizing views through the gap in the hedge looking over towards Mackworth village.
And here a distant view of Derby University on Kedleston Road.
A right turn here, heading back towards Radbourne Lane.
Hidden by the trees on the left is the Radbourne Lane Water Tower.
On our right is another path which leads to the centre of the estate.
And on the left a footpath leads to open fields.
Radbourne Lane now insight.
Sharp right here.
Behind the hedge on the left is Radbourne Lane.
And here we are back at the starting point.
You can see a video of the circuit by going to YouTube.
and for a video of the circuit running in the opposite direction (anticlockwise) click
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