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Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from St. Joseph's College

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Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from St. Joseph's College

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Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from St. Joseph's College

02:19

36.8km

300m

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: March 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.82 km for 78 m

After 4.19 km for 72 m

After 10.5 km for 83 m

After 12.2 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.33 km

Viewpoint

10.6 km

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The wheel itself originated at Annesley Colliery in Nottinghamshire.

It took 3 lorries and assistance from the Territorial Army to transport its 30 foot by 19 foot 7 tonnes to …

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11.2 km

Wildlife Conservation Area

Highlight • Other

Great crested newts are amongst the biodiversity encouraged in the pond and surrounding area.

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11.6 km

Winding Path with View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great place for a bike ride

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12.3 km

Apedale Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

A great mining museum and cafe!

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21.3 km

Wyrley & Essington Canal Harecastle Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

23.5 km

Conservation Area Pond

Highlight • Lake

The conservation area at the northern end of the site is home to many animals including kingfishers and dragonflies

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24.0 km

Westport Lake Visitor Centre

Highlight • Lake

A convenient lakeside cafe which overlooks the lake and is also directly opposite the children's play area.

There is a balcony where you can enjoy the wildlife as you sip …

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24.3 km

The Oatcake Takeaway Boat

Highlight • Restaurant

It's hit and miss if they are here as they travel a lot but you can follow them on facebook: 'Oatcake Boat Que sara sara'
07716 858692

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31.3 km

Colonial Pottery Basin

Lake

36.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

7.06 km

5.18 km

3.78 km

3.23 km

2.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

4.83 km

4.47 km

2.82 km

794 m

442 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

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Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from St. Joseph's College

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial

Wildlife Conservation Area

Winding Path with View of the Lake

Apedale Heritage Centre

Wyrley & Essington Canal Harecastle Tunnel Entrance

Conservation Area Pond

Westport Lake Visitor Centre

The Oatcake Takeaway Boat

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