Old Killamarsh Train Platform – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Wales

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Old Killamarsh Train Platform – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Wales

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5.0

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Old Killamarsh Train Platform – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Wales

01:20

18.0km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.67 km

Wakeboarding ramps at Rother Valley Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Rother Valley Lake had loads of runners training around the lake as there is a park run series held here. On the lake there are many ski jump platforms that seem to be set out in a course.

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4.71 km

Steel Figure Statues

Highlight • Structure

These three steel laser cut statues are interesting and quite nice to see. It is a reaction to stop and check them out.

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5.08 km

Old Killamarsh Train Platform

Highlight • Historical Site

There are remains of an old train station platform here. These are on the west side of Killamarsh

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7.90 km

Steps to the Trans Pennine Trail

Highlight • Trail

There's a flight of steps where you will have to carry the bike down to reach the Trans Pennine Trail. It is not difficult to get down these steps

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8.52 km

Doubletrack Through Staveley Forest

Highlight • Trail

Decent double track as you head down towards Staveley. There are many puddles on rainy days

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9.07 km

Singletrack Trail Through Wildflower Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

Another single track section holding surface water and slightly muddy. It is passable though

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10.7 km

Trans Pennine Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

This is such an excellent trail at pretty much any point joined but always be prepared to share it with other riders, walkers and runners - in fact anyone out there enjoying it.

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14.0 km

Lake at Rother Valley Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can get very busy with walkers and cyclists at the weekend

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

1.74 km

1.20 km

1.15 km

241 m

219 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

4.74 km

684 m

408 m

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

95 %

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Comments

March 22, 2023,Renishaw - Rother Valley MTB

Short section of the Trans Pennine Trail into the woods at Rother Valley & a ride around the lake, including a visit to the MTB Trails.
Above the Northern end there is now an all-weather (concrete) run "Drift Woods" but sections of the old "Red" & "Blue" Natural (slippy/muddy) trails through the wood can still be found, which I prefer. …