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Westthorpe Colliery Woodland – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Killamarsh

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire
Killamarsh

Westthorpe Colliery Woodland – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Killamarsh

Moderate

4

hikers

Westthorpe Colliery Woodland – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Killamarsh

02:30

9.25km

120m

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 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.21 km

Westthorpe Hills

Highlight • Natural

Westthorpe Colliery - opened when the first sod was cut on 17th March 1923 and subsequently closed formally on 31st March 1984, ceasing to produce coal seven weeks prior to this.

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2

3.13 km

Westthorpe Colliery Woodland

Highlight • Historical Site

The site of the old Westthorpe Colliery. Quite a small area but pleasant enough for a stroll whatever the weather. Some of the pathways can get quite boggy after rain …

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3

5.02 km

Trans Pennine Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

This is such an excellent trail at pretty much any point joined but always be prepared to share it with other riders, walkers and runners - in fact anyone out there enjoying it.

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5.56 km

Chesterfield Canal Gauging Point

Highlight • Historical Site

A gauging point on the original 1777 route of the Chesterfield Canal

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5

5.78 km

Chapelwheel Dam Pond

Highlight • Lake

Chapelwheel Dam is a private fishing pond.

In the 18th century, it was the site of Chapelwheel grinding wheel, used to grind edges in blades.

The mill building appears to have been demolished by the end of the 19th century

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9.25 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

2.68 km

1.23 km

818 m

196 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.32 km

1.34 km

1.22 km

1.03 km

197 m

196 m

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Wednesday 26 August

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14°C

95 %

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