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Ashgate Past and Present
Type:Walking Event
Ashgate Road
Old Brampton
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 7JD
Call direct on:
Tel01246 345777
About
Explore the long and interesting history of Ashgate Hospice from its roots as a private family home known as Ashgate House to a place of healthcare as it is today, including a walk around Linacre Reservoirs and the village of Old Brampton.
Meeting at Ashgate Hospice we take a walk around nearby Linacre Reservoirs and the village of Old Brampton before returning to the Hospice to explore its long and interesting history.
Formally known as Ashgate House it has served many purposes during its lifetime from a private family home to caring for wounded soldiers and rehabilitating them during the World Wars to a centre of healthcare for the people of North Derbyshire as it is today.
Booking essential
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Grid reference – SK 34857 71633
This is a circular walk
No stiles
Organised by Ashgate Hospice
Guide Prices
Booking essential. Free of charge, however, donations to Ashgate Hospice will be greatly appreciated.
Facilities
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Public toilets - Toilets available at some point on route
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Leisurely
- Description of route - This is a circular walk, no stiles, rest stops along the way as needed
- Length of route (miles) - 4-5 miles
- Typical duration of route - 2½ hours
Opening Times
| Season (14 May 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | |
* Walk will start promptly
Map & Directions
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 2.7 miles away
Accesible by bus number 39
