Calow, a village situated in North East Derbyshire, England, presents a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The region benefits from its proximity to the Peak District, offering a mix of natural features including reservoirs, woodlands, and an extensive network of public footpaths. This diverse terrain supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, and more, making Calow a destination for various outdoor activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring Calow can find 6 routes…
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4.8
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49
riders
58.8km
03:05
930m
930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4
riders
77.1km
04:45
1,250m
1,250m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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130
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49.3km
02:38
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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84
riders
46.1km
02:19
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3
riders
45.1km
03:05
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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326
riders
35.6km
02:53
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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155
riders
56.2km
04:40
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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70
riders
43.3km
03:31
750m
750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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57
riders
60.9km
04:21
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
riders
33.5km
02:04
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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82
riders
27.1km
01:46
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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59
riders
69.1km
03:59
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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62
riders
23.4km
01:12
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
riders
52.4km
03:11
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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16
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
runners
27.3km
02:53
260m
260m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
13.0km
01:22
130m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
hikers
10.8km
02:52
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
hikers
11.8km
03:12
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Calow offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Hiking. The region has 6 routes available for exploration.
Calow has attracted more than 38,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Calow features road cycling routes, including options like the "Chesterfield to Chatsworth House loop." This route is described as hard, requiring good fitness, and is mainly on paved surfaces. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Calow guide.
Calow offers several mountain biking trails, such as the "Old Killamarsh Train Platform – Trans Pennine Trail loop" (a moderate 38-mile [61.1 km] ride) and the "Chesterfield Canal – Shirebrook Wood loop" (a moderate 41-mile [65.8 km] ride). Challenging options like the "Linacre Reservoirs Trail – Johnny Gate Lane Climb loop" are also present. Explore more in the MTB Trails around Calow guide.
Yes, Calow provides hiking opportunities through woodlands and along reservoirs. The region has 4 hiking routes, with options for various difficulty levels. Further details can be found in the Hiking around Calow and Easy hikes around Calow guides.
Calow is characterized by its proximity to the Peak District, reservoirs such as Linacre Middle Reservoir and Ogston Reservoir, and extensive woodlands. The area also features a network of public footpaths and green spaces.
Yes, historical landmarks in the vicinity include Hardwick Old Hall, an Elizabethan country house managed by the National Trust. The Miner Statue on Silverhill also offers extensive views of the surrounding area.
Komoot offers several guides for Calow, including Road Cycling Routes around Calow, Cycling around Calow, MTB Trails around Calow, Gravel biking around Calow, Running Trails around Calow, Hiking around Calow, and Easy hikes around Calow.
Yes, the area around Calow caters to gravel biking with routes featuring both paved and unpaved segments. These routes combine elements of road and mountain biking, utilizing dirt roads, paved roads, and various trails. More details are in the Gravel biking around Calow guide.
The official website associated with the region is rykneldhomes.org.uk. This provides information related to local services.
A contact phone number for the region is +441246217670. This number is associated with local services.

