Clowne Greenway – Poolsbrook Country Park Lake loop from Calow

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Clowne Greenway – Poolsbrook Country Park Lake loop from Calow

Moderate

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Clowne Greenway – Poolsbrook Country Park Lake loop from Calow

02:05

33.6km

280m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.6 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

Stop Cafe at Poolsbrook Park

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe with good food and nice coffee n cakes. Toilets are good too. Sit inside or outdoors on the terrace. Friendly staff.

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6.67 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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16.6 km

Craggs Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful place to stop for five and take in the amazing views across the lake 👍

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16.6 km

Robin Hood's Cave, Creswell Crags

Highlight • Cave

Sometimes it gets busy here but walkers usually walk on the big wide path, if you're on a bike consider taking the small narrow path nearer to the lakeside for a smoother and less interrupted ride through the park.

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21.0 km

Clowne Branch Line Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Clowne Greenway is a reclaimed railway, travelling through cuttings (known locally as the canyons) which will excite geologists. The rock faces are home for many species of wild flowers, insects, mammals and birds.

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22.5 km

Clowne and Barlborough Station Platform

Highlight • Historical Site

The station was opened without ceremony on 1 November 1888.

The line was single track between Seymour Junction and Elmton and Creswell. Accordingly, the station had a single, curving platform …

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22.7 km