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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Alfreton

Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Alfreton

Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Alfreton

Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Alfreton

Hard

2

riders

Five Pits Trail – View of the Five Pits Trail loop from Alfreton

06:02

103km

910m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 70.5 km for 73 m

After 91.4 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.6 km

Meden Trail and Magnesian Limestone Caves

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

Has a steep rocky climb/descent at the Pleasley end

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22.7 km

Flood Dikes

Nature Reserve

3

24.1 km

Spa Ponds

Highlight • Forest

Set of 4 ponds draining into the River Maun. Lovely, peaceful spot. You might see the odd kingfisher flying around if you’re lucky. Great place to walk but can get a bit muddy after heavy rain.

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4

30.5 km

Archway House

Highlight • Monument

An imitation of Worksop Priory, built by the Duke of Portland in 1842, Archway House will hold particular interest if you enjoy the legend of Robin Hood. Its fine façade …

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44.5 km

Duncan Wood

Forest

6

46.3 km

Hazel Gap Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Good meet point to trips into Clumber, Welbeck, or even heading towards Rother Valley

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7

55.5 km

Robin Hood's Cave, Creswell Crags

Highlight • Cave

Sometimes it gets busy here but walkers usually walk on the big wide path, if you're on a bike consider taking the small narrow path nearer to the lakeside for a smoother and less interrupted ride through the park.

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8

74.8 km

Westwood Wooden Sculptures and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

lots of paths criss/cross the Westwood, plenty to explore

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9

87.1 km

Five Pits Trail

Highlight • Trail

lovely gravel ride, some lovely views along the way, you can choose loads of different ways to go around the trail

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10

90.1 km

View of the Five Pits Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 5 Pits Trail is a great trail system that allows you to get from Derbyshire to Nottinghamshire on fairly flat trails with only a few climbs ( in between North Wingfield and Tibshelf).

Tip by

91.4 km

Locko Plantation

Forest

B

103 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

30.7 km

15.0 km

11.5 km

6.79 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

27.3 km

25.6 km

10.6 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 10 May

12°C

5°C

49 %

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