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Chesterfield Area Walking Festival
Type:Walking Festival
Derbyshire
Call direct on:
Tel01246 345777
About
Enjoy the Chesterfield Area on foot combining a walk with a boat trip along the Chesterfield Canal, or discover George Stephenson's connection with Chesterfield with a talk from George himself at Chesterfield Museum.
If you're looking for a challenge, try the Chesterfield Round Walk, a 34 mile trek through the countryside that surrounds the town. If that sounds all too much take an evening stroll of 5 or 6 miles, a short walk around the town or a family ramble of 2 or 3 miles.
With lots of walks to choose from there's got to be one that suits you whether it's boarding a narrowboat for a trip on the Chesterfield Canal followed by a walk back to Tapton Lock, a walk starting with a ride on a bus, or a walk and talk about Chesterfield's black and white buildings. Try out Nordic Walking or finish off with beer tasting at Brampton Brewery.
Enjoy the stunning Derbyshire countryside – Ogston reservoir, woods carpeted in bluebells,, river valleys and nature reserves. See some of our great houses and halls including Hardwick and Renishaw.
Most walks are free so there's no excuse not to join us. All are led by a fully trained guide who knows the history, wildlife and the best countryside to walk through (as well as the best pubs to visit) in the beautiful Chesterfield landscape.
Full programme available in January 2020.
Guide Prices
Most walks free of charge. Tickets available from January 2019.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access - Check the key to see if walks are wheelchair friendly for independent or accompanied wheelchair users.
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Children
- Children welcome - Many walks welcome children but some walks are family friendly and have additional activities for children (see the key).
- Pushchairs available - Although pushchairs aren't available, some walks are pushchair friendly (check the key).
Parking
- Free Parking - Check the key for parking details.
- Parking with charge - Check the key for parking details.
Property Facilities
- Dogs accepted - Some walks allow dogs on a lead (check the key).
- Public toilets - Check the key for walks which have toilets available en route.
Routes
- Accessibility of route
- Description of route
- Length of route (miles)
- Typical duration of route
Opening Times
| Season (9 May 2020 - 17 May 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | Open | |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Directions to the starting point for each walk are given in the programme and on the website, with grid references, postcodes for stanav users and full addresses. Google maps are available on the website - www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk.
Public Transport Directions
Information for each walk includes parking details and an indication on whether the walk is accessible by public transport. If you need details of buses for walks, please contact Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre (Tel: 01246 345777, Email: tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk)
