Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey – Ticknall Tramway Trail loop from Ticknall

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Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey – Ticknall Tramway Trail loop from Ticknall

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Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey – Ticknall Tramway Trail loop from Ticknall

00:24

5.99km

40m

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: August 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 0 m for 836 m

Customers only

After 1.20 km for 1.86 km

Customers only

After 3.66 km for 1.39 km

Customers only

After 5.15 km for 737 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.00 km

Bench Made From Old Tramway Rails

Highlight • Structure

If you're keen to take a break and enjoy the stunning scenery of Calke Abbey, this bench is a unique installation along the Tramway Trail. Built using original tramway rails, …

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2.56 km

Ticknall Tramway Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Enjoy a pleasant walk or cycle through woodland, farmland, and pasture, while discovering remnants of the old horse-drawn tramway that once linked Ticknall to Ashby. The Ticknall Tramway was a …

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4.62 km

Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey

Highlight • Trail

There are usually sheep wandering around and occasionally some long horned cows!

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4.82 km

The Carriage Drive at Calke Abbey

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This picturesque track was once part of the original driveway leading to Calke Abbey, offering visitor's inviting views of both Calke Abbey and Calke Park.

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5.15 km

Ticknall Tramway Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

The "tramway" was a horse drawn plate way which operated from 1802 to 1913.
The rails were cast in Benjamin Outram's foundry of the Butterly Iron works, and took 15 months to make.

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5.68 km

Calke Woods

Highlight • Forest

5.92 km

Calke Explore

Highlight • Forest

I enjoyed the bird hide I saw many tits

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5.94 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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5.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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