Trans Pennine Trail – Chesterfield Canal loop from Mount St Mary's College

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North East Derbyshire

Eckington

Trans Pennine Trail – Chesterfield Canal loop from Mount St Mary's College

Moderate

5.0

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riders

Trans Pennine Trail – Chesterfield Canal loop from Mount St Mary's College

02:54

41.5km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.3 km for 91 m

After 37.6 km for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.55 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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3.73 km

Old Killamarsh Train Platform

Highlight • Historical Site

There are remains of an old train station platform here. These are on the west side of Killamarsh

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4.85 km

Lake at Rother Valley Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can get very busy with walkers and cyclists at the weekend

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8.69 km

Uphill Gravel Climb to Buzzard Banger and Diggers Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Been told by ranger this will be closed soon coz they are going to tarmac it. But there is a new Uphill trail to the left hand side at the exit from Buzzard wood

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28.1 km

Clowne Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Clowne Greenway is a traffic-free trail that links the communities of Clowne, Creswell and Woodthorpe. The former railway line takes you through cuttings (known locally as the canyons), which …

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38.6 km

Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The Chesterfield canal is peaceful and a real pleasure to ride along and a must for beginner riders or people who just want to take it easy, it’s a highway …

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39.3 km

Unpaved Path Towards Staveley

Highlight • Cycleway

It is easy to pass through these sections they have compact surfaces. There are puddles in many places on rainy days, but it is easy enough to ride through. you might get wet feet though

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41.3 km