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Ticknall Tramway Tunnel – Calke Park loop from Ticknall

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Ticknall Tramway Tunnel – Calke Park loop from Ticknall

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Ticknall Tramway Tunnel – Calke Park loop from Ticknall

00:19

4.59km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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After 0 m for 836 m

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After 1.20 km for 2.83 km

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After 4.31 km for 282 m

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Waypoints

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Parking

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708 m

Tramway Trail

Highlight • Trail

A lovely flowing part of the trail that takes you back to Calke Explore.

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1.35 km

The Ticknall Tramway was a 12.8-mile long horse-drawn plateway, with a 4 ft 2 in (1,270 mm) gauge, ending at Ticknall. Today, it's a fantastic hiking route, with several scenic tunnels like this one along the way.

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3.13 km

Calke Double Gate

Highlight • Trail

The double gate is so cute, and it lets you pass through a field that is usually populated by the Calke long horn cattle.

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3.29 km

Ticknall Tramway Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting history. A torch comes in handy.

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3.79 km

Calke Park Tramway Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful sweep of gravel through the meadow which forms the entrance to Calke. You can see Ticknall church spire from here and the meadow is usually inhabited by sheep or cattle.

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3.88 km

Calke Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great for walking and biking cafe and bike hire

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4.54 km

Calke Explore Visitor Centre & Cycle Hire

Highlight • Cafe

Toilets, and a cafe that’s usually opening at weekends and school holidays. There’s also bike hire here too. Free WiFi at the cafe and an outdoor water tap.

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4.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

276 m

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Ticknall Tramway Tunnel – Calke Park loop from Ticknall

Tramway Trail

Bluebells in the Forest

Ticknall Tramway Tunnel

Calke Double Gate

Ticknall Tramway Tunnel

Calke Park Tramway Trail

Calke Park

Calke Explore Visitor Centre & Cycle Hire

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