Minesweeper
Discover our Autumn Gold challenge…
The deadline to complete the routes and submit evidence for the Autumn Gold Challenge is 31st March 2025.
Showcasing the coal-mining heritage of Nottinghamshire, north-east Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, our MINESWEEPER SixPack Challenges bears witness to an amazing story of regeneration.
This special Autumn Gold edition comprises popular route selections from our Sherwood and Sheffield & Rotherham South challenge with two brand new routes located close to Chesterfield.
Six routes on land that once fuelled the nation and is now fuel for your soul.
What is it?
We’ve created six beautiful and bespoke routes of varying distances.
Walk, jog or run. It’s up to you. Choose any route, at any time and in any order!
How Does it Work?
We provide you with bespoke turn-by-turn audio instructions as well as precise locations for the start and parking, ensuring safe and seamlessly smooth route navigation and outdoor discovery.
What Do I Need?
You will need a smartphone and these two apps: RunGo and what3words
You will also need a link to the SixPack location group which will be sent in your participant pack following your registration.
What Do I Get?
You will receive the following on signing up:
- Six bespoke routes crafted by runners for runners
- Access to each route, all with carefully customised turn-by-turn navigation
- Access to an Interactive Leaderboard
- Informative and easy-to-use instructions
On completion of all six routes you will receive a bespoke Autumn Gold Medal.
The Routes
Silver Lining 10K
Teversal
A circular route of three former railways lines on the Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire border offers serene, pan-flat running before the route-ending foray into the site of the former Silverhill and Teversal collieries, and a truly stunning ascent to the ‘Testing for Gas’ sculpture that overlooks Silverhill Country Park. Silver Lining is the name and gold-plated the experience.
Top of the World 5K
Poulter County Park, Langwith
This hidden gem is near the village of Langwith, where you can run or walk on well surfaced limestone paths that meander through maturing plantations and wildflower meadows. Our wandering, contouring route takes in many of the community arts projects that comprise the ‘Art along the Way’ sculpture trail.
Resurrection Shuffle 5K
Brierley Forest Park, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Lovely, varied and undulating 5km route on largely excellent paths and trails and delivering some rewarding views to boot. Excellent visitor centre facilities and things to do for SixPacker family and friends, whatever their age. A wonderful example of land reclamation and regeneration.
No Bother Rother 10K
Frimley Lodge Park
Our 10K SixPack route has it all. This route offers meandering trails within lovely woodland, shimmering lakeside vistas and even a step back into history along a disused railway line. A rather challenging hill rewards you with panoramic views across the lake and nature reserve. Oh, there’s also a couple of on-site cafés to visit too. As trail runs go, it’s no bother at all.
Staveley Saunter 5K
Poolsbrook Country Park, Chesterfield
Witness a story of coal mining to conservation amidst Chesterfield’s largest park. Your trail exploration will take in woodlands, meadows and lakes and some rewarding views too. A lovely route fit for this Minesweeper challenge. We think you’ll dig it!
Pit Stop 7K
Holmewood, Chesterfield
This delightful off-road, surfaced rail-trail route is part of the Five Pits Trail that follows the course of the once Great Central Railway. A gently undulating circular loop amidst north-eastern Derbyshire villages provides just the ticket!
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