Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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5.46 km

Graffiti Alley

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth uphill from the bypass cycle lane which emerges right near the railway station. Worth a look to see the statue of George Stephenson, father of the railways!

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7.43 km

Narrow section of the Chesterfield Canal and towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

There are several sections where the loch narrows and the towpath that you ride on becomes lesser. These section usually have a secondary route for bikes to ride on at the side

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8.90 km

Chesterfield Canal Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Although far from picturesque it forms an important integral part of the towpath of the Chesterfield Canal 😉

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12.1 km

Katy's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Katie’s coffee shop is the business, lovely cakes and the coffee is just sweet, as in nice sweet 😁 service is always with a smile too 🥰🥰

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12.3 km

Swans by the Canal

Highlight • River

The swans are just beautiful and glide along 🥰🥰

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14.7 km

Hartington Harbour

Lake

20.1 km

Westwood Wooden Sculptures and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

lots of paths criss/cross the Westwood, plenty to explore

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20.6 km

Allpits Plantation

Forest

29.2 km

Walton Dam

Highlight • Trail

Worth getting off the bike and taking time to walk along the lake to enjoy the peace and quiet! Hard to believe that there are busy shopping areas just beyond the tree line.

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32.9 km

Holmebrook Valley Park — Mountain Biking Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

On the East Side of Holme Brook Valley Park there is a path that goes straight up the hill this is a great sprint to test fitness as it gets …

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34.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

8.80 km

6.87 km

4.91 km

4.34 km

638 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

9.63 km

5.77 km

3.82 km

669 m

630 m

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Graffiti Alley

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