This is a route I devised for a summer time trial to be used on a training camp I was helping out at.

The course is 9.8 miles long and starts opposite the car park at Mam Nick (NGR SK123 832 - OS sheet 110)

After a flat start, go down the very fast hill past the Chestnut Centre until the A6 is met. Turn left onto the A6 and follow the road gently uphill until the traffic island just outside Doveholes. Turn left here and follow the road until the sharp right hand bend in front of the Wanted Inn. On the crown of the bend turn left passing the pub on your right. Follow the road back to the start ignoring any right turns (to Castleton etc).

The lap record is 31:42 by Kevin May (Wocester Tri… after an 11 mile run).

The ladies record is 35:59 by Jackie Bull (after a 6 mile run)

My best was 32:09 on the same day as these were set and after the same 11 mile run.