Yet another fine walk starting from Meadowhall Shopping Center.
This section of the Trans Pennine Trail is along National Cycle Network Route 67. The total walking distance is 18 Miles, and it is almost entirely off road.
Meadowhall (The Five Weirs Walk)
We start outside the Oasis Food. The first section is along the “Five Weirs Walk” to Sheffield Arena.
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| The Oasis (Meadowhall Shopping Center) | Hadfield’s Weir (Meadowhall Shopping Center) |
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| National Cycle Network (Route 67) | Brightside Weir |
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| | Sheffield Arena |
Sheffield and Tinsley Canal
We join the Canal at Sheffield Arena and follow the TPT signs to Handsworth.
Just beyond the Canal, there is a choice of route for Walkers / Cyclists. Since I was on foot, I chose the walking route (as it is a little shorter).
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| | Rejoin the main cycle route and head for Beighton / Darnal (High Hazels Park) |
Shirebrook Valley
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| | Shirebrook Country Park, is home to site of the former Birley East Colliery |
Beighton
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| Approaching Beighton | The Parish Church of St. Mary. |
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 | From Beighton, the route runs along the now disused “Great Central Main Line” (once linking London and Sheffield) |
 | It is noticeable how close this line is to the Midland Main Line (also linking London and Sheffield). As a result, the “Great Central Main Line” became a victim of the Beeching cuts. |
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Rother Valley Country Park
After a short distance, we arrive at Rother Valley Country Park.
Killamarsh
Beyond Rother Valley Park is Killamarsh, once home to three railways lines and three stations.
 | The “Portrait Bench” at Killamarsh: Colin Save (Steelworker); Corporate Liam Riley (Soldier); Clinton Woods (Boxer). |
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 | Your host on one of the platforms at the former Killamarsh Station. |
Staveley
There is a choice of route at this point, although both are suitable for Walkers and Cyclists.
 | [1] Via Chesterfield Canal (5.5 Miles)
[2] Via Pools Brook Country Park (6 Miles) |
I opted walk along the Chesterfield Canal.
The Chesterfield Canal (Cuckoo Way)
The Canal runs for 46 miles between Chesterfield and the River Trent at West Stockwith. However, the middle section between Staveley and Rotherham is not currently navigable, so work is underway to restore the link. Consequently, this 5 mile stretch between Staveley and Chesterfield is totally isolated from the rest of the canal network.
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| The new Channel (towards Rotherham) is currently under construction. | The new basin at Staveley |
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| | Mill Green Bridge |
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| Hollingwood Lock | |
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| After reaching Tapton Lock visitor centre, the canal enters the outskirts of Chesterfield. | |
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 | Plans are in place to develop a new £300m “Waterfront”, in the town. |
Chesterfield
Arrival in Chesterfield completes this section of the Trans Pennine Trail.
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| Chesterfield Parish Church | The Crooked Spire Public House |
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| Chesterfield Railway Station | George Stephenson |
