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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October 24, 2024

Hiking

Starting at Calke Explore, enjoy a leisurely walk or cycle through woodland, farmland and pasture, and discover some of the old horse-drawn tramway that linked Ticknall to Ashby.

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1. View of Calke Abbey – Deer Park at Calke Abbey loop from Ticknall

6.76km

01:47

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Deer Park at Calke Abbey – Robin Wood loop from Staunton Harold

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04:38

180m

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3. Deer Park at Calke Abbey – View of Calke Abbey loop from Melbourne

15.6km

04:08

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Calke, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Ticknall Tramway Trail

1. View of Calke Abbey – Deer Park at Calke Abbey loop from Ticknall

2. Deer Park at Calke Abbey – Robin Wood loop from Staunton Harold

3. Deer Park at Calke Abbey – View of Calke Abbey loop from Melbourne

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