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Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey – Calke Park Tramway Trail loop from Ticknall

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Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey – Calke Park Tramway Trail loop from Ticknall

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Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey – Calke Park Tramway Trail loop from Ticknall

01:00

15.1km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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1.47 km

Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey

Highlight • Trail

There are usually sheep wandering around and occasionally some long horned cows!

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4.07 km

Bench Made From Old Tramway Rails

Highlight • Structure

If you're keen to take a break and enjoy the stunning scenery of Calke Abbey, this bench is a unique installation along the Tramway Trail. Built using original tramway rails, …

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6.68 km

Calke Park Tramway Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful sweep of gravel through the meadow which forms the entrance to Calke. You can see Ticknall church spire from here and the meadow is usually inhabited by sheep or cattle.

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13.1 km

View of Calke Abbey from the Gravel Track

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of Calke Abbey, and you’re likely to share the path with sheep.

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13.3 km

Calke Abbey and St Giles' Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Great walks and cycling around Calke Abbey

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15.0 km

Calke Explore Visitor Centre & Cycle Hire

Highlight • Cafe

Toilets, and a cafe that’s usually opening at weekends and school holidays. There’s also bike hire here too. Free WiFi at the cafe and an outdoor water tap.

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15.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

995 m

586 m

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

1.22 km

914 m

231 m

128 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 22 June

33°C

16°C

7 %

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Comments

November 25, 2024,Calke Tram trail and back in search of Carvers Rocks!

I was hoping to make it to Carvers Rocks and pass by Foremark Reservoir but the route stopped at a fence and i didn't feel like lifting my bike over it. Will try another time!

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Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey – Calke Park Tramway Trail loop from Ticknall

Tramway Trail, Calke Abbey

Bench Made From Old Tramway Rails

Calke Park Tramway Trail

View of Calke Abbey from the Gravel Track

Calke Abbey and St Giles' Church

Calke Explore Visitor Centre & Cycle Hire

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