Rother Valley Country Park – Chesterfield Canal Towpath loop from Woodhouse

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Rother Valley Country Park – Chesterfield Canal Towpath loop from Woodhouse

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Rother Valley Country Park – Chesterfield Canal Towpath loop from Woodhouse

03:45

47.9km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.9 km for 84 m

After 36.6 km for 84 m

After 39.4 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.69 km

Great Central Railway Greenway

Highlight • Trail

Amazing Gravel motorway, great way to avoid the road at speed.

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4.70 km

Rother Valley Country Park

Highlight • Lake

Rother Valley Country Park is composed of four lakes, nature reserves and areas of parkland. The park was built on land that was open cast for coal, with the main …

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4.97 km

Entrance to Rother Valley Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Route from TPT in to Rother Valley

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13.2 km

Bridleway With Views of Rolling Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nifty little cut-across a field that's not only fun to ride but also comes hand in hand with great views.

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16.9 km

Chesterfield Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning gravel track along the canal. Locks galore. Low bridges. Having a bell on your bike might be useful. Best to avoid the canal on weekends due to heavy footfall.

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30.6 km

Canal Locks and Cottages

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Dismount when passing Cottages.

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34.3 km

Thorpe Low Wood

Forest

43.3 km

Footbridge at Rother Valley Country Park

Highlight • Structure

An interesting cable-stayed footbridge over the river Rother near the northern lake in Rother Valley Country Park. The bridge was designed in the 1980's to withstand bank subsidence. It connects the country park with the Waleswood area.

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