Tapton Lock

The Chesterfield Canal is a stunning waterway, an oasis of calm inside the busy market metropolis. Built more than two hundred years in the past to transport lead, iron and coal to the River Trent and following the crumble of the Norwood Tunnel in 1907, it fell into disuse. The 5 mile stretch from Chesterfield to Staveley is now restored and a extremely good vicinity to visit, known locally because the Cuckoo Way. Start from the Visitor Centre at Tapton Lock, in which you’ll find friendly advice and a diffusion of taking walks and biking maps and leaflets to help you explore.

With freshly ground espresso, scrumptious snacks and home made cakes. It’s just a brief walk along the towpath to the town and the famous ‘Crooked Spire’. The canal towpath is multi-use and smooth get right of entry to, so whether or not you are on foot, cycling, have a pram or a wheelchair you may enjoy the scenery and natural world all year spherical. If you need to discover in addition afield there are lots of possibilities. You can use a circular route of the Trans Pennine Trail, bridle links or nearby public rights of manner. A tramper mobility scooter can be employed from the Visitor Centre and the website online is provided the celebrated Green Flag for its green area.