Chesterfield Canal – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Kirkby-in-Ashfield

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Chesterfield Canal – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Kirkby-in-Ashfield

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Chesterfield Canal – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Kirkby-in-Ashfield

06:44

94.3km

720m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.5 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.40 km

Teversal Station

Highlight • Trail

The remnants of the old station platform, a reminder that these trails used to be railway lines

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16.5 km

Locko Plantation

Forest

31.4 km

Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The Chesterfield canal is peaceful and a real pleasure to ride along and a must for beginner riders or people who just want to take it easy, it’s a highway …

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35.1 km

Trans Pennine Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

This is such an excellent trail at pretty much any point joined but always be prepared to share it with other riders, walkers and runners - in fact anyone out there enjoying it.

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37.3 km

Old Killamarsh Train Platform

Highlight • Historical Site

There are remains of an old train station platform here. These are on the west side of Killamarsh

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38.4 km

Lake at Rother Valley Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can get very busy with walkers and cyclists at the weekend

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48.7 km

Thorpe Locks, Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Structure

I’m not usually a canal tow path rider but it has to be said that the Chesterfield canal is pretty with many picturesque locks and canal side cottages, lovely place 🥰🥰

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49.7 km

Turnerwood Locks, Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Structure

Turner wood is a particularly picturesque place with the canal side cottages and the locks, there also seems to be a couple of resident Swan families too, a lovely place …

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65.9 km

Duncan Wood

Forest

73.7 km

Archway House

Highlight • Monument

An imitation of Worksop Priory, built by the Duke of Portland in 1842, Archway House will hold particular interest if you enjoy the legend of Robin Hood. Its fine façade …

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