Chesterfield Canal Trust is restoring a stretch of the historic Chesterfield Canal by extending it from the existing limit at Eckington Road.

Works include the reconstruction of 850m of canal channel, two new bridges, a new lock and over 3 kilometres of footpath improvements along the towpath - enhancing the connection of routes to existing networks, including the Trans Pennine Trail. It complements other work which the Trust is carrying out in Renishaw and at other areas along the canal. 

The works began on site in spring 2024, with the diversion of the Trans Pennine Trail and the new bridge is expected to be installed later in 2024. 

As well as improving outdoor space and creating new leisure infrastructure, it is expected that the restoration project will lead to a 20% increase in visitors to the Staveley area boosting the amount of money spent in the local economy.

You can find out more about the restoration of the Chesterfield Canal on the Chesterfield Canal Trust website.