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Derbyshire

Forest Footbridge – Bilby Lane Bridge loop from Chesterfield

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire

Forest Footbridge – Bilby Lane Bridge loop from Chesterfield

Moderate

4.6

(9)

31

hikers

Forest Footbridge – Bilby Lane Bridge loop from Chesterfield

03:42

14.0km

130m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

470 m

The Mollusc Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

By Liz Lemon.

Inspired by the geological and industrial history of the site, home of both prehistoric fossils and, in more recent times, the Markham Engineering Works, a work that …

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4.27 km

Allpits Plantation

Forest

3

4.87 km

Nice little wooded section decent and a climb out

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4

5.23 km

Forest Footbridge

Highlight • Forest

5

5.81 km

West Wood Ancient Woodland

Highlight • Lake

Small ancient woodland, plenty of paths to explore amongst the trees and along the brook. Also the Ringwood Lake has Lillies at one end, a path around it and a small free car park makes a good starting point.

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6

9.10 km

Bilby Lane Bridge

Highlight • River

Bluebank Pools another tranquil area.

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7

9.54 km

Bluebank Lock, Chesterfield Canal

Highlight • Structure

Calm and still. Best visited early morning. Watch out for others on bikes.

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B

14.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

4.77 km

1.73 km

1.32 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

2.75 km

2.14 km

1.36 km

1.34 km

858 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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