National Cycle Network Route 42
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 15 mi (24.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 823 ft (251 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 40 min
- High point
- 646 ft (197 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Cinderford War Memorial 15 mi (24.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about National Cycle Network Route 42
How long is National Cycle Network Route 42?
National Cycle Network Route 42 is 15 mi (24.2 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 40 min. It climbs 823 ft (251 m) in total, up to a high point of 646 ft (197 m).
How hard is National Cycle Network Route 42?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for National Cycle Network Route 42?
Parking at the start, 4 spaces. 24 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on National Cycle Network Route 42?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is National Cycle Network Route 42 shaded?
Mostly shaded (83% under trees).
What can you do on National Cycle Network Route 42?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near National Cycle Network Route 42?
Whitemead park, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Parkend Village Shop, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for National Cycle Network Route 42?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near National Cycle Network Route 42
- Coleford, Milkwall & Parkend railway path FOD06 Gloucestershire · Easy · 7.1 mi (11.4 km)
- New season path Gloucestershire · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Mineral Loop Gloucestershire · Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Elephant Man Gloucestershire · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Mallards Pike Link Gloucestershire · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Adit Gloucestershire · Hard · 4.1 mi (6.6 km)
- Family skills route (moderate) Gloucestershire · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Sheep's Skull Gloucestershire · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap