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United Kingdom
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East Midlands
Derbyshire

Forest Footbridge – Bilby Lane Bridge loop from Chesterfield

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire

Forest Footbridge – Bilby Lane Bridge loop from Chesterfield

Moderate

4.6

(9)

33

hikers

Forest Footbridge – Bilby Lane Bridge loop from Chesterfield

03:37

13.8km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.16 km

Allpits Plantation

Forest

2

4.96 km

Forest Footbridge

Highlight • Forest

3

5.53 km

West Wood Ancient Woodland

Highlight • Lake

Small ancient woodland, plenty of paths to explore amongst the trees and along the brook. Also the Ringwood Lake has Lillies at one end, a path around it and a small free car park makes a good starting point.

Tip by

4

6.01 km

Ringwood Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Ringwood Lake is a 3-4 acre coarse fishing lake. The path around the lake connects to the West Wood Circular trail.

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5

7.98 km

Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • River

The canal was built to export coal, limestone, and lead from Derbyshire, iron from Chesterfield, and corn, deals, timber, groceries and general merchandise into Derbyshire. The stone for the Palace …

Tip by

6

8.83 km

Bilby Lane Bridge

Highlight • River

Bluebank Pools another tranquil area.

Tip by

7

8.91 km

Bluebank Pools Local Nature Reserve is a peaceful wildlife haven located along the Chesterfield Canal, near the suburb of New Whittington. The site features unique oxbow pools, woodlands, and grasslands that support diverse local wildlife.

Tip by

8

9.29 km

Bluebank Lock, Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Structure

Calm and still. Best visited early morning. Watch out for others on bikes.

Tip by

9

12.2 km

Good view of the spire near Tapton Lock. Coffee Etc available check times open

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B

13.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

4.57 km

1.72 km

1.46 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

2.65 km

2.19 km

1.38 km

1.34 km

722 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 29 August

22°C

13°C

97 %

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