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A Tale of Two Pits
Type:Walking Event
Station Road
Bolsover
Derbyshire
S44 6BH
Call direct on:
Tel01246 345777
About
A walk with historical commentary exploring the sites of the former Bolsover Colliery and Markham Colliery.
Includes a route along a new greenway and an exploration of memorials for coal miners involved in three mining disasters.
Most of the walk will be along traffic-free gravel or tarmac paths.
We will follow the route of the Walking Together mining memorial / art installation at Markham Vale.
Booking essential
Starting point – Car Park outside Just Roll With It Cakes
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Grid reference - SK 46448 70873
This is a circular walk
No stiles
Organised by Walk Derbyshire – Magical History Tour
Guide Prices
Admission free. Booking essential. Walkers are politely encouraged to buy a drink from the Just Roll With It Cakes coffee shop as a thank you to the owners for permission to assemble/park here.
Facilities
Children
- Children welcome - Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Parking
- Free Parking - Free parking available outside “Just Roll With It Cakes”.
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets - Toilets available at some point on route
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Leisurely
- Description of route - Circular walk, 1 rest stop, 1-5 stiles
- Length of route (miles) - 5 miles
- Typical duration of route - 3½ hours
Opening Times
Sorry, this event has passed
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North - (follow brown signs) leave M1 motorway at junction 29A and take 1st exit off roundabout (Markham Road). At next roundabout take 3rd exit (Markham Lane). Follow road to next roundabout and take 3rd exit (Markham Lane). At next roundabout take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road for approx 1 mile and, at roundabout, take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road for just under a mile and, at roundabout take 2nd exit (A632). Follow roll for just under ¼ mile and Just Roll With It Cakes is on left.
From South - (follow brown signs) Leave M1 motorway at junction 29A and take 3rd exit off roundabout (Markham Road). Follow road under M1 and, at roundabout go straight on. At next roundabout take 3rd exit (Markham Lane), then follow route from North.
From East - Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway. At roundabout take 4th exit (M1 North). Leave M1 at next junction (29A), then follow route from South
From West - Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights go straight on. At roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road, going straight on at traffic lights, for about 1 mile and, at traffic lights (Royal Hospital) go straight on. Follow road, going straight on at mini roundabout, for approx 1¼ miles to traffic lights and go straight on. At roundabout take 3rd exit (A632). Follow road for approx 1 mile and, at roundabout, take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road for just under a mile and, at roundabout take 2nd exit (A632). Follow roll for just under ¼ mile and Just Roll With It Cakes is on left.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by bus - 1 or 1A from Chesterfield
