View of the Five Pits Trail – Chesterfield Canal loop from Clay Cross

North East Derbyshire

North Wingfield

View of the Five Pits Trail – Chesterfield Canal loop from Clay Cross

Moderate

5.0

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riders

View of the Five Pits Trail – Chesterfield Canal loop from Clay Cross

02:01

36.0km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.0 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.13 km

View of the Five Pits Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 5 Pits Trail is a great trail system that allows you to get from Derbyshire to Nottinghamshire on fairly flat trails with only a few climbs ( in between North Wingfield and Tibshelf).

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15.9 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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16.3 km

Staveley Town Canal Basin

Lake

18.6 km

Swans by the Canal

Highlight • River

The swans are just beautiful and glide along 🥰🥰

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22.0 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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23.4 km

Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Structure

Smooth and fast surface.

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23.5 km

View of the Crooked Spire from Tapton Lock

Highlight • River

Good view of the spire near Tapton Lock. Coffee Etc available check times open

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30.8 km

The Avenue Washlands Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The trail is designed to connect with the existing NCN route 67 between Chesterfield and Grassmoor, being a new trail it currently lacks signage so finding it and following it is harder than you would expect.

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