Moira Furnace and Canal – Conkers Waterside loop from Castle Gresley

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Moira Furnace and Canal – Conkers Waterside loop from Castle Gresley

Moderate

5.0

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Moira Furnace and Canal – Conkers Waterside loop from Castle Gresley

01:34

15.0km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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4.80 km

Donisthorpe Woodland Trail

Highlight • Forest

Cycling oasis - flowing trails that link the canal and the NCN route

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5.26 km

Conkers Parkrun Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

This is the half-way point on the Conkers Parkrun route. A lush trail through the woods by the canal.

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6.30 km

Moira Furnace and Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Moira Furnace next to the small old mining town of Moira is on the edge of the canal with easily accessible footpaths leading past Moira lime kilns to nearby Donisthorp …

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7.50 km

Conkers Waterside

Highlight • Lake

Conkers is great day out with a young family. Lots of outdoor walks, adventure playground, cafes, indoor adventure area and more. My kids loved it.
Conkers is in the National …

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11.2 km

YHA National Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

YHA National Forest is an eco-friendly building harvesting rainwater for our toilets, the sun’s rays for our hot water and sustainably sourced local timber for our biomass heating system. The …

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13.6 km

Gresley Wood

Highlight • Forest

Gresley Wood is a relatively new wood which was planted on top of poor quality farmland.

There is a wonderful mixture of native deciduous trees including oaks. Cycle under the …

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