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Unstone Line and Peak Resort
Type:Walking Event
Chesterfield Road
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 4AP
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About
A walk that follows the former Unstone Railway Line and then alongside the River Drone to the proposed Peak Resort footpath, then branching off to Ouzle Bank, down to Unstone Hall and back to the starting point.
We leave the lay-by towards Unstone and take a left up Hardacre Lane, joining the old Unstone Railway Line at the top, taking in the mining history of the area. We then head past Unstone Community Centre, crossing Crow Lane to pass by Ramshaw Lodge to again pick up the railway line passing under the viaduct (this area may be very muddy) carrying the current Chesterfield to Sheffield line.
Following the River Drone we then cross the B6057 into the proposed Peak Resort through the main gate. We follow the footpath clockwise through Roughpiece Wood and at the top cross open fields to Ouzle Bank to admire the views. We then head downhill through the open fields to Unstone Hall before re-crossing the B6057 to return to the lay-by.
Organised by Dronfield Footpaths and Bridleways Society
Guide Prices
Free of charge
Booking essential
Facilities
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Route not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs
- Description of route - Walk grading Leisurely, 1-5 stiles. Starting point grid ref SK 365 777. 1 rest stop. Circular walk
- Length of route (miles) - 5½
- Typical duration of route - 3 hours 15 minutes
Opening Times
| Season (11 May 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:15 | - 13:30 |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29. Follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select right-hand lane and take 3rd exit (A61). At next roundabout (Tesco) select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A61). At next roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit (A61). Leave A61 by 1st exit and at end of slip road turn right (B6057). Follow road towards Dronfield and lay-by on right (approx 3 miles). From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South. From West Follow A619 into Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At traffic lights go straight on. At roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Turn immediately left into slip road to A61 (signposted Sheffield), then follow route from NorthSouth.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Dronfield, 0.75 miles away
Bus number 43 from Cavendish Street in Chesterfield town centre at 9.44am, arriving at Unstone Hill at 10.03am.
Return at 1.31pm on bus 43 or 1.43pm on bus 44 from Unstone Hill, arriving in Chesterfield at 1.50pm or 2.01pm respectively
