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Halls and Cruck Barns
Type:Walking Event
Woodnook Lane
Cutthorpe
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 7JW
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Tel01246 345777
About
Enjoy a walk to view some of the Cruck barns and Halls in the area using a route designed to visit some of the more oddly named hamlets and rolling country on the Northwestern side of Chesterfield with a hidden wooded valley for good measure.
In the distant past this area was somewhat renowned for its many Halls that in the 17 and 18 hundreds would be almost palatial living. Although some, like Cutthorpe and Barlow Woodseats, (Manorial from 1086), were built more in the traditional style of a grand residence, many of the other Halls appear more as grand farm houses a simple statement of wealth and success.
Some of the Halls include Cruck Barns as part of the outbuildings, this walk visits several of these.
The walk leaves Linacre passing over the wall of the middle of three dams, a lengthy stretch of countryside walking leads to the first of the halls at Frith Hall. Basically a farm house, this has a cruck barn with a restored roof which is still in constant use today.
We then head north to pass over the wall of the Linacre top dam to reach Pratthall followed by more walking through open farmland will lead us to what is believed to be the longest cruck barn in Derbyshire at Barlow Woodseats.
We shall then descend into a deep wooded valley to reach Unthank Hall where a short detour will reveal a true delight; a privately maintained cruck barn including a very old set of doors. The return journey continues the theme of open farmland and secluded Hamlets, pausing at the last of the halls at Cutthorpe before returning to Linacre through its delightful woods.
Booking essential
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Grid reference – SK3358 7286
This is a circular walk
Bring a packed lunch
Organised by CNEDRA Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Ramblers Association
Guide Prices
Booking essential. Free of charge, however, donations to the Mountain Rescue and Air Ambulance gratefully received.
Facilities
Children
- Children welcome - Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, not recommended for children under 11.
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs must be on a lead
- Public toilets - Toilets available at some point on route
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Moderate
- Description of route - Circular walk, 11+ stiles, 3 rest stops, bring a packed lunch
- Length of route (miles) - 10.9 miles
- Typical duration of route - 6½ hours
Opening Times
| Season (11 May 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | |
* Walks will start promptly.
Map & Directions
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 4.7 miles away.
Accesible by bus number 16. The bus only goes to the entrance to Linacre Reservoirs and it is a walk of over ½ mile down to the reservoirs.
