The Five Pits Trail in 1989, followed the route of the former Great Central Railway which served the five main coal mines of Grassmoor, Williamthorpe, Holmewood, Pilsley and Tibshelf.[1]
Part of the trail (between Station Road, Pilsley, and Tibshelf) has been identified as the "Tom Hulatt Mile" and is marked at the side of the trail. This mile commemorates local runner Tom Hulatt who took place in the race that created the first four-minute mile and who finished third behind Chris Chataway.
It is now a beautiful trail with far reaching countryside views, used for recreational purposes and is a safe trail for walkers, cyclists, and horses too.