A stones throw from the train station; A short ride from Mansfield Woodhouse. Shirebrook Wood is a number of gravel loops up through the woods, past the fishing ponds behind Sports Direct. It also connects to the Archeological Trail which takes you to Creswell and on to Clumber Park as well as Route 648 which takes you into Sherwood Forest

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July 10, 2023

Mountain biking

As a former pit top site, Shirebrook Wood has been reclaimed & redeveloped with large-scale planting of native shrubs and trees and the whole site has been totally landscaped, The Derbyshire side (West) has been turned into an Industrial Estate.

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September 3, 2023

Hiking

Located between Mansfield and Bolsover, this picturesque woodland is rapidly developing into one of the most attractive wildlife sites in the region.

With its mixture of mature broadleaf woodland, newly planted trees, large open meadows and a scenic wetland valley, Shirebrook Wood offers something for everybody.

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#1.

Chesterfield Canal – Clowne Greenway loop from Chesterfield

66.5km

04:42

520m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#2.

Clumber Park Lake – The Major Oak loop from Shirebrook

50.6km

03:43

360m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Shirebrook Wood – Vicar Water Lake loop from Sutton Parkway

54.8km

03:47

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Elevation 80 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Location: Shirebrook, Bolsover, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Shirebrook Wood

#1.

Chesterfield Canal – Clowne Greenway loop from Chesterfield

#2.

Clumber Park Lake – The Major Oak loop from Shirebrook

#3.

Shirebrook Wood – Vicar Water Lake loop from Sutton Parkway

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