How to get there - Just off the Chesterfield Ring Road on the north east side of the city. The easiest parking I am aware of is at the bottom of Newbridge Lane (see map below - if you know better parking/put-ins please comment) in Brimington on the edge of Chesterfield. You want to approach the canal from the eastern side and then drive down the narrow lane to the bottom where there is a small car park (map)
Suggested Launch Site - The easiest put-in is at the bottom of Newbridge Lane next to were you parked. Typical canal type entry, so pretty straight forward. If you head south there is a slipway 200 yds short of Tapton Lock (this is the best way out for a cup of tea and loo). North is a quiet stretch of canal so you can get out anywhere you like
General
Description - Gentle shortish canal trip with 4 locks good for novices. Currently not used by other boats as it is not connected through to the Trent. About 3.5 miles or so in total length, making a round trip to both ends about 7 miles. (The put-in is sort of in the middle)
The short southern leg goes to Tapton Lock where you can probably get a snack and loos. The northern leg runs out into open country. (route)
