The Lock Keeper – Chesterfield Canal Towpath loop from Worksop

The Lock Keeper – Chesterfield Canal Towpath loop from Worksop

Moderate

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The Lock Keeper – Chesterfield Canal Towpath loop from Worksop

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29.4km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.3 km for 190 m

After 16.0 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.27 km

The Lock Keeper

Highlight • Restaurant

Shame on this occasion it was the beginning of my ride but it it’s a good stop.

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3.38 km

Chesterfield Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning gravel track along the canal. Locks galore. Low bridges. Having a bell on your bike might be useful. Best to avoid the canal on weekends due to heavy footfall.

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10.8 km

Bricked-Up Wall with Overgrown Vegetation

Highlight • Natural

10.8 km

Norwood Tunnel Entrance (Chesterfield Canal)

Highlight • Structure

Although not a good picture beneath the undergrowth you can see the brickwork blocking tunnel and closing off the chesterfield Canal at this point. Cross country to Rothervally will take …

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13.3 km

Bridleway With Views of Rolling Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nifty little cut-across a field that's not only fun to ride but also comes hand in hand with great views.

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15.3 km

Animal Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Quite a nice set of animal statue features, there is also a rhino to the left side of the photo

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22.5 km

Thorpe Locks, Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Structure

I’m not usually a canal tow path rider but it has to be said that the Chesterfield canal is pretty with many picturesque locks and canal side cottages, lovely place 🥰🥰

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23.5 km

Turnerwood Locks, Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Structure

Turner wood is a particularly picturesque place with the canal side cottages and the locks, there also seems to be a couple of resident Swan families too, a lovely place …

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29.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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