Dronfield & District

Walking

The Walking Group aims to foster happiness and friendship between members by virtue of a common interest in the healthy and enjoyable pursuit of walking. The Group organises a rolling programme of walks designed to appeal to walkers of all abilities.

Walking group members are asked to pay £1 a year to cover the purchase of first aid kits and walking guides. All walks are classified by grade and pace. For more details on these see Grades and Paces of Walks. All members are expected to read and abide by the Walking Group Guidelines.

The group, in accordance with u3a principles, is inclusive of non-drivers. For insurance reasons, children are not allowed on any walks. We currently do not have dog friendly walks.

The Group is keen to add to its membership and whether you are an experienced walker or simply seeking a leisurely stroll you are assured of a warm welcome. You are invited to participate in three walks totally free of charge before you are required to make a decision whether or not to join our happy throng. So please, why not give it a try? For more information contact the Walking Coordinator.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR ANY FUTURE UPDATES

Dates for your Diary
Fri Mar 29th

Arbor Low Stone Circle from Monyash

Mainly on good tracks (limestone), puddles and standing water on some tracks, some field crossings (muddy after recent rain - but not too bad), one gradual ascent, some road walking - perhaps 1/4 mile each way to the Arbor Low entrance and return (no footpath so care required), several stiles, £1.00 charge to enter Arbor Low Site

Miles:6.5
Grade:2
Pace:Medium
Bring:Packed Lunch
DEPART:9.15am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am Monyash, Jack Mere CP – Chapel Street DE45 1HE (honesty box) or considerate street parking
Mon Apr 1st

Longshaw

Good flat paths

Miles:
Grade:2
Pace:Medium
DEPART:9.30am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am Longshaw NT CP (NT cards or charges)
Thu Apr 4th

**** STROLLERS WALK ****

Millhouses Park Circuit

Good level paths

Miles:2
Grade:1
Pace:Medium
DEPART:10.00am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA
Fri Apr 5th

Redmires Upper Reservoir – Stanage Pole – Stanage Edge – Oaken Clough Reservoir – The Conduit

Some rocky tracks, uneven ground on Stanage Edge, moorland crossing can be boggy, one stream crossing

Miles:6
Grade:2/3
Pace:Medium
Bring:Packed Lunch
DEPART:9.15am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am free parking at end of Redmires Upper Reservoir (or in the free CP)
Mon Apr 8th

Bakewell – Monsal Trail – Hassop Station

Muddy in places

Miles:4
Grade:2
Pace:Medium
DEPART:9.30am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am Coombes Rd, Bakewell (far end) DE45 1AQ
Thu Apr 11th

**** STROLLERS WALK ****

Baslow Pavilion Circular

Good paths, crossing main road

Miles:2
Grade:1
Pace:Medium
DEPART:10.00am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA
Fri Apr 12th

Little Longstone, Longstone Edge, Rowland and Great Longstone

Miles:7.5
Grade:2/3
Pace:Medium
Bring:Packed Lunch
DEPART:9.15am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am Packhorse Inn, Little Longstone, DE 45 1NN
Mon Apr 15th

Bolsover – Palterton – Bolsover circuit

Steep incline, muddy in places, midway coffee stop at Coffee Cup in Bolsover

Miles:5
Grade:2
Pace:Medium
DEPART:9.30am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am Peter Fidler Reserve CP, Riverside Way, Bolsover, S44 6GA
Tue Apr 16th

**** STROLLERS WALK ****

Whiteley Woods – Porter Valley to Forge Dam Café and return

Starts with a good flat path which leads to a stony path, gradual ascent and a steeper short ascent to Forge Dam, steady descent on return

Miles:3
Grade:2
Pace:Medium
DEPART:10.00am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA
Fri Apr 19th

Lathkill Dale

Mainly good paths and tracks, some uneven sections, steep, stepped ascent, stiles on field sections

Miles:6.5
Grade:3
Pace:Medium
Bring:Packed Lunch
DEPART:9.15am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am Moor Lane CP near Youlgreave. Peak Park - £4.75 all day. Grid Reference SK 1947 6442, What3Words ///fights.sparkles.dollars
Mon Apr 22nd

Shireoaks TBC

Miles:
Grade:
Pace:Medium
DEPART:9.30am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am
Fri Apr 26th

Bluebell Walk (not guaranteed) Curbar, Calver, Hassop, Pilsley

Steep ascent and descent can be slippery when wet, busy roads to cross, stiles, cattle in fields, can be muddy

Miles:7.5
Grade:2/3
Pace:Medium
Bring:Packed Lunch
DEPART:9.15am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am roadside parking near Bridge Inn, Calver
Sat Apr 27th

**** STROLLERS WALK ****

Chesterfield Canal – the Mill Pub to the Information Centre and return

Good flat paths

Miles:2.5
Grade:1
Pace:Medium
DEPART:10.00am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA
Mon Apr 29th

Barlborough bluebell walk

Slightly uphill steady climb at end of walk

Miles:3.5
Grade:2
Pace:Medium
DEPART:9.30am Dronfield Sports Centre Car Park, Farwater Lane, S18 1RA OR DEPART 10.00am Ruthyn Avenue, near School, S43 4ET

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