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Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Swanwick CP

Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Swanwick CP

Hard

4.0

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Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Swanwick CP

03:38

59.6km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.9 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.74 km

Five Pits Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice, narrow and undulating gravel track with views for miles. Mellow and fun, traffic-free way to tick off the kilometres.

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22.9 km

The Avenue Washlands Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The trail is designed to connect with the existing NCN route 67 between Chesterfield and Grassmoor, being a new trail it currently lacks signage so finding it and following it is harder than you would expect.

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29.9 km

Five Pits Trail

Highlight • Trail

lovely gravel ride, some lovely views along the way, you can choose loads of different ways to go around the trail

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31.9 km

Adventure Bike Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Not the most demanding MTB trail, but still fun

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34.2 km

Five Pits Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great for beginners and kids, outdoor gym & activities too.

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36.4 km

View of the Five Pits Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 5 Pits Trail is a great trail system that allows you to get from Derbyshire to Nottinghamshire on fairly flat trails with only a few climbs ( in between North Wingfield and Tibshelf).

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46.6 km

Brierley Water Pond

Highlight • Natural

Lovely little fisherman's pond, easy access with a bike via the Brierley Branch cycleway turn off the Silverhill Trail.

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59.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

18.4 km

6.73 km

2.17 km

1.68 km

Surfaces

32.6 km

14.3 km

9.04 km

2.87 km

787 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Swanwick CP

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