Calke Park Tramway Trail – Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey loop from Ticknall

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Calke Park Tramway Trail – Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey loop from Ticknall

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Calke Park Tramway Trail – Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey loop from Ticknall

00:54

13.6km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 0 m for 208 m

Customers only

After 481 m for 2.79 km

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After 3.64 km for 1.51 km

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After 5.26 km for 1.39 km

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After 7.24 km for 1.86 km

Customers only

After 9.47 km for 3.18 km

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After 12.7 km for 719 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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722 m

Calke Park Tramway Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful sweep of gravel through the meadow which forms the entrance to Calke. You can see Ticknall church spire from here and the meadow is usually inhabited by sheep or cattle.

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5.69 km

Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey

Highlight • Trail

There are usually sheep wandering around and occasionally some long horned cows!

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8.30 km

Bench Made From Old Tramway Rails

Highlight • Structure

If you're keen to take a break and enjoy the stunning scenery of Calke Abbey, this bench is a unique installation along the Tramway Trail. Built using original tramway rails, …

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11.8 km

Calke Abbey and St Giles' Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Great walks and cycling around Calke Abbey

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12.0 km

View of Calke Abbey from the Gravel Track

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of Calke Abbey, and you’re likely to share the path with sheep.

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13.5 km

Calke Explore Visitor Centre & Cycle Hire

Highlight • Cafe

Toilets, and a cafe that’s usually opening at weekends and school holidays. There’s also bike hire here too. Free WiFi at the cafe and an outdoor water tap.

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

1.34 km

784 m

161 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.41 km

679 m

667 m

574 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 3 November

12°C

7°C

8 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

November 25, 2024,Calke Tram trail and back in search of Carvers Rocks!

I was hoping to make it to Carvers Rocks and pass by Foremark Reservoir but the route stopped at a fence and i didn't feel like lifting my bike over it. Will try another time!