Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Swanwick

Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Swanwick

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Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Swanwick

03:38

59.8km

610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.9 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.74 km

Five Pits Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice, narrow and undulating gravel track with views for miles. Mellow and fun, traffic-free way to tick off the kilometres.

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22.9 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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29.2 km

Grassmoor Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

30.3 km

Five Pits Trail

Highlight • Trail

lovely gravel ride, some lovely views along the way, you can choose loads of different ways to go around the trail

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32.3 km

Adventure Bike Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Not the most demanding MTB trail, but still fun

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34.5 km

Five Pits Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great for beginners and kids, outdoor gym & activities too.

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36.7 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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