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Slow the Flow to Calow Brook
Type:Walking Event
Grassmoor Country Park
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 5DA
Call direct on:
Tel01246 345777
About
A walk around Grassmoor Country Park to explore a recently completed flood alleviation and habitat creation scheme. Find out how Don Catchment Rivers Trust (DCRT) are using nature-friendly ways to catch and store water - reducing flood risk, protecting people and benefitting wildlife.
We will explore 4 different zones in the park that have been created to capture and store rainfall and runoff, reducing pressure on the local river network during heavy rainfall, and completing the circular park route with 360-degree views over Chesterfield.
We will be on and off path during this walk and it may be muddy underfoot so appropriate footwear is recommended.
DCRT work to protect and restore rivers in the Don Catchment area. Find out how you and your community can be involved in natural flood management at www.dcrt.org.uk.
Booking essential
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Grid reference – SK 41203 67200
This is a circular walk
No stiles
Organised by Don Catchment Rivers Trust
Guide Prices
Booking essential.
Free of charge, however, donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of Don Catchment Rivers Trust.
Facilities
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Must be on a lead
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Leisurely
- Description of route - Circular walk, no stiles, 4 rest stops
- Length of route (miles) - 2 miles
- Typical duration of route - 1 ½ hours
Opening Times
| Season (17 May 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | - 11:30 |
* Walk will start promptly
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and follow A617 towards Chesterfield. Leave A617 at first exit (approx 2½ miles). At top of slip road turn left and follow road round sharp left bend into Temple Normanton. Take 2nd road on right (approx ½ mile) then first right turn (Birkin Lane) and follow road for approx ½ mile to Grassmoor Country Park car park.
From East Follow A617 to M1 motorway junction, then follow route from North/South.
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) take 2nd exit (A617). Leave by 2nd slip road (approx 2 miles) and turn right. Go straight on at traffic lights and follow road round sharp left bend into Temple Normanton. Take 2nd road on right (approx ½ mile) then first right turn (Birkin Lane) and follow road for approx ½ mile to Grassmoor Country Park car park.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield - 4 miles away
Bus number 54 from Chesterfield town centre, 6 per hour
