Chesterfield Canal: from Chesterfield to Staveley

This is the route that I took on Sunday March 10th 2019 when walking the Chesterfield Canal from Chesterfield to Staveley. It is 9.3K long.

KML for the above route as a line
KML for the above route as a series of points

Here are some photos I took. If you want to see a photo in hi-res, click on it.

	So where does the Chesterfield Canal start - #mymap has it starting at the railway bridge - that's Chesterfield Station above the railway bridge Photo 0008 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:16:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.23870,-1.41997 which is SK388715 and this point was reached after walking 0.115K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	But this is the River Rother Photo 0009 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:16:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.23879,-1.42001 which is SK388715 and this point was reached after walking 0.126K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's Chesterfield's crooked spire Photo 0013 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:18:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.23903,-1.42064 which is SK388715 and this point was reached after walking 0.175K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I'm planning to stop at the Tapton Lock Visitor Centre and so this sign says I'm going the right way. Photo 0014 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:19:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.23986,-1.42080 which is SK388716 and this point was reached after walking 0.271K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's an information board for the Chesterfield Canal ... Photo 0019 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:21:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24059,-1.42154 which is SK387717 and this point was reached after walking 0.376K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And there's a sign post on the left ... Photo 0020 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:22:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24077,-1.42157 which is SK387717 and this point was reached after walking 0.397K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... saying "Chesterfield Canal Towpath" Photo 0021 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:22:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24079,-1.42156 which is SK387717 and this point was reached after walking 0.4K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	But this is still the River Rother Photo 0022 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:22:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24098,-1.42157 which is SK387717 and this point was reached after walking 0.42K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0023 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:23:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24109,-1.42150 which is SK387717 and this point was reached after walking 0.434K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0024 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:25:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24311,-1.42099 which is SK387719 and this point was reached after walking 0.666K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0025 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:26:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24317,-1.42043 which is SK388720 and this point was reached after walking 0.706K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is where the Canal really starts - the River Rother goes left and the Chesterfield Canal goes right Photo 0028 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:31:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24583,-1.41948 which is SK388722 and this point was reached after walking 1.055K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a "floodgate" and a lot of rubbish has built up Photo 0029 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:32:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24671,-1.41965 which is SK388723 and this point was reached after walking 1.155K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's at Tapton Mill Bridge Photo 0030 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:33:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24703,-1.41962 which is SK388724 and this point was reached after walking 1.191K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0031 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:33:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24706,-1.41962 which is SK388724 and this point was reached after walking 1.195K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0032 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:34:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24707,-1.41962 which is SK388724 and this point was reached after walking 1.196K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This view of the floodgate shows the difference in water levels Photo 0035 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:36:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24715,-1.41959 which is SK388724 and this point was reached after walking 1.231K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0037 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:40:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24960,-1.41983 which is SK388727 and this point was reached after walking 1.522K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0038 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:40:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.24971,-1.41990 which is SK388727 and this point was reached after walking 1.535K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The first lock on the Chesterfield Canal is at Tapton Lock ... Photo 0039 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:43:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25179,-1.42124 which is SK387729 and this point was reached after walking 1.788K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... where some members of the Chesterfield Canal Trust are holding a training session Photo 0040 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:43:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25179,-1.42126 which is SK387729 and this point was reached after walking 1.789K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0041 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:44:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25196,-1.42128 which is SK387729 and this point was reached after walking 1.818K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0043 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:45:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25191,-1.42124 which is SK387729 and this point was reached after walking 1.824K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0044 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:54:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25183,-1.42133 which is SK387729 and this point was reached after walking 1.968K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0045 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:54:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25179,-1.42126 which is SK387729 and this point was reached after walking 1.975K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0047 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:55:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25213,-1.42152 which is SK387729 and this point was reached after walking 2.02K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Approaching two railway bridges Photo 0049 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 12:57:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25331,-1.42137 which is SK387731 and this point was reached after walking 2.166K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at the two railway bridges Photo 0051 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:01:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25460,-1.41881 which is SK389732 and this point was reached after walking 2.393K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0052 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:07:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25739,-1.41434 which is SK392735 and this point was reached after walking 2.847K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Brimington Wharf Photo 0053 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:09:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25856,-1.41292 which is SK393737 and this point was reached after walking 3.02K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at Brimington Wharf Photo 0054 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:10:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25863,-1.41292 which is SK393737 and this point was reached after walking 3.029K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0057 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:12:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.25949,-1.41274 which is SK393738 and this point was reached after walking 3.131K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Wheeldon Mill Lock Photo 0058 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:14:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26091,-1.41225 which is SK393739 and this point was reached after walking 3.3K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	You can't get lost round here! Photo 0060 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:16:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26135,-1.41245 which is SK393740 and this point was reached after walking 3.351K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0061 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:21:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26486,-1.41129 which is SK394744 and this point was reached after walking 3.757K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0062 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:24:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26589,-1.40968 which is SK395745 and this point was reached after walking 3.919K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0063 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:25:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26590,-1.40835 which is SK396745 and this point was reached after walking 4.031K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0064 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:26:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26603,-1.40783 which is SK396745 and this point was reached after walking 4.069K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Bluebank Lock Photo 0065 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:30:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26794,-1.40472 which is SK398747 and this point was reached after walking 4.395K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a gale force wind and a fair amount of snow coming from behind me - the Canal has waves! Photo 0068 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:32:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26806,-1.40306 which is SK399747 and this point was reached after walking 4.507K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Bilby Lane Bridge - you can some snow in the picture - the plan is to wait under the bridge until the snow has stopped but needless to say it stops temporarily when I get there Photo 0070 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:35:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26762,-1.39861 which is SK402747 and this point was reached after walking 4.81K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at Bilby Lane Bridge Photo 0071 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:38:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26739,-1.39690 which is SK403747 and this point was reached after walking 4.933K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0074 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:39:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26683,-1.39653 which is SK403746 and this point was reached after walking 5.001K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Dixon's Lock Photo 0078 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:45:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26709,-1.39065 which is SK407746 and this point was reached after walking 5.409K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Below Dixon's Lock some canoeists are having a training session Photo 0080 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:45:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26699,-1.39000 which is SK408746 and this point was reached after walking 5.456K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0081 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:46:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26694,-1.38953 which is SK408746 and this point was reached after walking 5.487K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0082 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:47:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26705,-1.38830 which is SK409746 and this point was reached after walking 5.572K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0085 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:52:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26761,-1.38434 which is SK412747 and this point was reached after walking 5.869K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0087 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:54:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26762,-1.38434 which is SK412747 and this point was reached after walking 5.869K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	More snow Photo 0088 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 13:58:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26713,-1.38124 which is SK414746 and this point was reached after walking 6.086K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The training has taken a cold wet turn Photo 0092 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:02:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26683,-1.37959 which is SK415746 and this point was reached after walking 6.204K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0093 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:02:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26683,-1.37953 which is SK415746 and this point was reached after walking 6.208K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0094 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:02:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26684,-1.37933 which is SK415746 and this point was reached after walking 6.222K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Hollingwood Hub - it has a coffee shop Photo 0095 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:04:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26699,-1.37850 which is SK415746 and this point was reached after walking 6.28K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0097 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:21:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26537,-1.36443 which is SK425745 and this point was reached after walking 7.36K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0098 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:25:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26627,-1.36167 which is SK427746 and this point was reached after walking 7.569K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Mill Green Bridge Photo 0099 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:29:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26710,-1.35862 which is SK429746 and this point was reached after walking 7.796K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0101 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:30:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26754,-1.35723 which is SK430747 and this point was reached after walking 7.901K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0102 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:31:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26761,-1.35691 which is SK430747 and this point was reached after walking 7.924K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Constitution Hill Bridge Photo 0104 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:32:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.26777,-1.35657 which is SK430747 and this point was reached after walking 7.955K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0107 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:38:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27086,-1.35225 which is SK433751 and this point was reached after walking 8.433K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Staveley Town Basin Photo 0109 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:39:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27099,-1.35203 which is SK433751 and this point was reached after walking 8.462K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0111 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:39:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27111,-1.35199 which is SK433751 and this point was reached after walking 8.482K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0112 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:40:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27113,-1.35198 which is SK433751 and this point was reached after walking 8.487K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0113 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:40:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27113,-1.35198 which is SK433751 and this point was reached after walking 8.488K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0118 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:41:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27158,-1.35231 which is SK433751 and this point was reached after walking 8.553K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The end of the navigable bit from Chesterfield to Staveley where ... Photo 0119 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:43:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27198,-1.35110 which is SK434752 and this point was reached after walking 8.667K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... a new lock (Staveley Town Lock) is near completion Photo 0125 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:45:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27227,-1.35076 which is SK434752 and this point was reached after walking 8.714K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Approaching Northern Loop Road Bridge Photo 0126 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:45:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27233,-1.35088 which is SK434752 and this point was reached after walking 8.724K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at Northern Loop Road Bridge Photo 0128 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:47:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27294,-1.35001 which is SK434753 and this point was reached after walking 8.818K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0131 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:49:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27328,-1.34797 which is SK436753 and this point was reached after walking 8.964K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0132 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:50:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27324,-1.34754 which is SK436753 and this point was reached after walking 8.993K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I cross the Canal at a bridge ... Photo 0133 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:50:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27320,-1.34739 which is SK436753 and this point was reached after walking 9.004K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and there's a path that temporarily takes me away from the Canal. Photo 0134 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:52:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27276,-1.34620 which is SK437753 and this point was reached after walking 9.1K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0135 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:53:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27271,-1.34525 which is SK438753 and this point was reached after walking 9.187K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back along the Canal from Bellhouse Bridge - I think this is where it's planned to construct Railway Lock Photo 0136 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:53:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27263,-1.34526 which is SK438753 and this point was reached after walking 9.217K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The top side of Bellhouse Bridge - it's the end of today's walking - now where's the pub and the bus back to the hotel?!! Photo 0138 was taken on 2019-03-10 at 14:56:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.27250,-1.34509 which is SK438753 and this point was reached after walking 9.281K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr