The Round in Three - Part 1
Type:Walking Event
Church Lane
Heath
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 5SD
About
Part of the Chesterfield Area Walking Festival
The first stage of the Chesterfield Round Walk, following old railway lines through landscapes reclaimed from collieries now cloaked with woodland, lagoons fringed with reeds, wild flowers and grass-lined tracks. We will pass through green fields and ancient woodland to climb to magnificent views.
Meet at All Saints Church, Church Lane, Heath, Chesterfield. S44 5SD
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Linear walk
11+ stiles
Grading: Moderate
Bring a packed lunch
OS grid reference: SK 447 671
Organised by the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Ramblers
Guide Prices
Free of charge (Donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of local Rescue Services)
Facilities
Property Facilities
- Dogs accepted - Dogs allowed on a lead
- Public toilets - Toilet available en route
Parking
- Free Parking
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Not accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs
- Length of route (miles) - 11 miles
- Typical duration of route - 5½ hours
Opening Times
Season (14 May 2018) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 10:00 | - 15:30 |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and take A6175 towards Clay Cross. Take 1st right turn (Main Road) and follow road for approx. ½ mile to T junction. Turn right and Church is just a few yards down the road on the left. From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway. At roundabout take 2nd exit (A6175 signposted Clay Cross). Take 1st right turn (Main Road) and follow road for approx. ½ mile to T junction. Turn right and Church is just a few yards down the road on the left. From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and at traffic lights go straight on. Select right hand lane and at roundabout take 3rd exit. At next roundabout (traffic light controlled) select left lane and take 2nd exit (A617). Follow road for approx 4 miles to motorway junction. Select right lane and take 5th exit (A6175 signposted Clay Cross). Take 1st right turn (Main Road) and follow road for approx. ½ mile to T junction. Turn right and Church is just a few yards down the road on the left.
Public Transport Directions
Not accessible by public transport