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Killamarsh

Westthorpe Colliery Woodland – Chapelwheel Dam Pond loop from Killamarsh

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North East Derbyshire

Killamarsh

Westthorpe Colliery Woodland – Chapelwheel Dam Pond loop from Killamarsh

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Westthorpe Colliery Woodland – Chapelwheel Dam Pond loop from Killamarsh

02:29

9.22km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

Westthorpe Hills

Highlight • Natural

Westthorpe Colliery - opened when the first sod was cut on 17th March 1923 and subsequently closed formally on 31st March 1984, ceasing to produce coal seven weeks prior to this.

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3.18 km

Westthorpe Colliery Woodland

Highlight • Historical Site

The site of the old Westthorpe Colliery. Quite a small area but pleasant enough for a stroll whatever the weather. Some of the pathways can get quite boggy after rain …

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5.47 km

Chesterfield Canal Gauging Point

Highlight • Historical Site

A gauging point on the original 1777 route of the Chesterfield Canal

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5.69 km

Chapelwheel Dam is a private fishing pond.

In the 18th century, it was the site of Chapelwheel grinding wheel, used to grind edges in blades.

The mill building appears to have been demolished by the end of the 19th century

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8.02 km

West End Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

A short detour off the TPT for a beer stop. Or you could use it as a start and end point for a bigger hike. Parking available.

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9.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

2.23 km

1.68 km

855 m

196 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.28 km

2.03 km

1.27 km

298 m

197 m

196 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

19°C

12°C

79 %

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Westthorpe Colliery Woodland – Chapelwheel Dam Pond loop from Killamarsh

Westthorpe Hills

Westthorpe Colliery Woodland

Chesterfield Canal Gauging Point

Chapelwheel Dam Pond

West End Hotel

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