Section 1 of 2, Cuckoo Way
Chesterfield to Killamarsh
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 387 714. Finish: SK 447 808. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 67 m of climbing and 87 m of descent; highest point 78 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chesterfield.
- Station
- Chesterfield, 30 m from the start. Directions SK 388 714
- Bus stops
- Chesterfield Train Station (Stop Q), 30 m from the start. Directions SK 387 713Brewery Street (Stop Z), 180 m from the start. Directions SK 386 713Brewery Street (Stop Y), 260 m from the start. Directions SK 385 714
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 30 m from the start. Directions SK 387 714Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions SK 387 714Car park (pay), 110 m from the start. Directions SK 386 713
Getting back
The section finishes at Killamarsh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 340 m from the finish. Directions SK 450 806Bus stop, 360 m from the finish. Directions SK 451 809Bus stop, 360 m from the finish. Directions SK 451 809
Planning the Cuckoo Way
- Planning the whole trail: chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 47%, earth, rock and mud 36%, paved or flagged 8%.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 1 gate, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
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