체들턴 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

a short sharp climb up over the top and a pleasant run down the other side towards leek

Part of the Leek Branch of the Caldon Canal the pool allows boats to turn around before the tunnel. The Churnet Way long distance walking trail and NCN 559 follow the canal towpath past the pool.

This is a nice easy canal side circular walk starting at the hollybush inn denford

Definitely recommend walking this short section in both directions, up and down

Steep ascent going up to circa 20 deg but highly recommended to keep your fitness up 😁

After this point we went to a tea room, which was nice and quaint. The next part of the route then takes you across some fields. Unfortunately, there was cows and bulls loose in the field and we didn’t feel confident walking through them. We chose to take a side road near the tea room and Komoot redirected us another way.

Very attractive route leading through the red trail. Bit boggy this time of year (November) with few hike-a-bike sections. Fully recommend this one.

The main canal path is really well surfaced however this section over the tunnel has a number of steep steps and pointless gates and obstacles, while there is a path to avoid the steps all of the gates are locked so you’ll still have to struggle with the bike