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Bilby Lane Bridge – Chesterfield Canal loop from Brimington

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Bilby Lane Bridge – Chesterfield Canal loop from Brimington

Moderate

4.9

(16)

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Bilby Lane Bridge – Chesterfield Canal loop from Brimington

03:53

15.2km

60m

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 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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605 m

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

Tip by

3.18 km

Bluebank Lock, Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

3.56 km

Bluebank Pools Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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

3.65 km

Bilby Lane Bridge

Highlight • River

Bluebank Pools another tranquil area.

Tip by

3.73 km

Chesterfield Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

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

8.14 km

Staveley Lower Basin

Lake

11.1 km

Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • River

Tip by

15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.00 km

3.21 km

1.04 km

588 m

280 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

3.42 km

1.67 km

1.66 km

515 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Bilby Lane Bridge – Chesterfield Canal loop from Brimington

Narrow section of the Chesterfield Canal and towpath

Bluebank Lock, Chesterfield Canal

Bluebank Pools Local Nature Reserve

Bilby Lane Bridge

Chesterfield Canal

Chesterfield Canal

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