Old Killamarsh Train Platform – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Brimington

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Old Killamarsh Train Platform – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Brimington

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Old Killamarsh Train Platform – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Brimington

04:22

60.9km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35.4 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.00 km

Westwood Wooden Sculptures and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

lots of paths criss/cross the Westwood, plenty to explore

Tip by

32.4 km

The Lock Keeper

Highlight • Restaurant

Shame on this occasion it was the beginning of my ride but it it’s a good stop.

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35.8 km

Broad Wood

Forest

36.1 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 …

Tip by

37.1 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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46.8 km

Uphill Gravel Climb to Buzzard Banger and Diggers Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Been told by ranger this will be closed soon coz they are going to tarmac it. But there is a new Uphill trail to the left hand side at the exit from Buzzard wood

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48.7 km

Lake at Rother Valley Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can get very busy with walkers and cyclists at the weekend

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49.8 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

Tip by

52.0 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.

Tip by

60.5 km

Allpits Plantation

Forest

60.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

16.2 km

4.52 km

3.85 km

3.07 km

254 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

8.39 km

7.20 km

7.08 km

2.32 km

2.02 km

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 15, 2023,Gravel bike ride - Rother Valley, Poolsbrook and Clumber

Took the Topstone out for a sortie and used mainly canal path and old railway line to make it a 'gravel ride' more than just 'off-road'. Caught in torrential rain and hail at Rother Valley for 20m or so.