Clowne Greenway – Poolsbrook Country Park Lake loop from Shirebrook

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Clowne Greenway – Poolsbrook Country Park Lake loop from Shirebrook

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Clowne Greenway – Poolsbrook Country Park Lake loop from Shirebrook

02:49

38.9km

340m

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 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.46 km for 143 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.65 km

Archaeological Way Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely section on rough tracks and lanes, I’d come back to explore more around here and Wellbeck Abbey next time. Avoid the last bit of my route on the main …

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10.4 km

Clowne Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Clowne Greenway is a traffic-free trail that links the communities of Clowne, Creswell and Woodthorpe. The former railway line takes you through cuttings (known locally as the canyons), which …

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17.9 km

Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Consisting of a pump, multi tool, adjustable wrench, repair stand as well as a number of other tools this repair station will hopefully get you back up and riding again

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20.2 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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20.4 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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28.9 km

Stockley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Built on the former Bolsover Branch Line this greenway currently connects Bramley Vale (with it's nature reserve and MTB trail) to Bolsover and the Carr Vale nature reserve, however there …

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30.3 km

Glapwell MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Good for beginners, can be done on gravel or mountain bike.

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34.4 km

Water Lane Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

Includes a small unchallenging Ford but beware of the tight switchback as the path crosses sides of the brook as it’s difficult to see it as you approach plus there’s no fencing on one side

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38.9 km

End point

Train Station

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