Poolsbrook Country Park Lake – Chesterfield Canal loop from Clowne

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Poolsbrook Country Park Lake – Chesterfield Canal loop from Clowne

Moderate

4.3

(6)

riders

Poolsbrook Country Park Lake – Chesterfield Canal loop from Clowne

02:22

35.4km

270m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.44 km for 64 m

After 6.86 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

7.17 km

Poolsbrook Country Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

All info about the Park can be found at visitchesterfield.info/things-to-do/poolsbrook-country-park-p679141

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10.6 km

Westwood Wooden Sculptures and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

lots of paths criss/cross the Westwood, plenty to explore

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11.1 km

Allpits Plantation

Forest

17.2 km

Narrow section of the Chesterfield Canal and towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

There are several sections where the loch narrows and the towpath that you ride on becomes lesser. These section usually have a secondary route for bikes to ride on at the side

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18.7 km

Chesterfield Canal Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Although far from picturesque it forms an important integral part of the towpath of the Chesterfield Canal 😉

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22.1 km

Swans by the Canal

Highlight • River

The swans are just beautiful and glide along 🥰🥰

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24.4 km

Staveley Town Canal Basin

Lake

24.7 km

Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The Chesterfield canal is peaceful and a real pleasure to ride along and a must for beginner riders or people who just want to take it easy, it’s a highway …

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27.0 km

Stop Cafe at Poolsbrook Park

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe with good food and nice coffee n cakes. Toilets are good too. Sit inside or outdoors on the terrace. Friendly staff.

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35.2 km

Church Lane Car Park, Clowne

Highlight • Parking

Ideal place to meet & to park at the start of rides out to Poolsbrook or Cresswell on the Clowne Greenway trail. There a nice cafe (Ashgate Cafe) just 150 …

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35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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