The Void Lake – Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial loop from Chesterton Community Sports College

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The Void Lake – Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial loop from Chesterton Community Sports College

Moderate

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The Void Lake – Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial loop from Chesterton Community Sports College

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15.6km

300m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.5 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.34 km

Winding Path with View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great place for a bike ride

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2.72 km

Wildlife Conservation Area

Highlight • Other

Great crested newts are amongst the biodiversity encouraged in the pond and surrounding area.

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2.88 km

Apedale Visitor Centre and Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A useful place to park if visiting the heritage park.

Extend the loop to include Silverdale Park on the other side of Blackbank.

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4.57 km

Viewpoint

5.83 km

This area was once used for open cast mining, the history of which is detailed on the on-site information plaque. I am presuming the area was converted to a lake when the site was converted to a Country Park.

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6.67 km

Victory Pool

Highlight • Lake

A very tranquil and peaceful little spot where you can sit on the bench provided and listen to the birds tweet away.

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12.6 km

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The wheel itself originated at Annesley Colliery in Nottinghamshire.

It took 3 lorries and assistance from the Territorial Army to transport its 30 foot by 19 foot 7 tonnes to …

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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