Note: As the Saturday walks programme becomes increasingly busy a Thursday
and Friday Themed Walk have been introduced by way of an experiment.
Please also note the various start times and distances.
SATURDAY 30th June 07. ‘Discover Chelmorton’s Past’
Park: considerately in the village.
Meet: south of Town End Farm. SK 111696
Start @ 10.30 am. Distance 7-8 miles moderate pace.
An opportunity to discover the prehistoric and historic history of this area.
THURSDAY, 12th July 07 ‘Discover the Alleyways & Snickets of Matlock’
Meet SK 298603 Matlock, outside the ‘Somerfield’ supermarket.
Bus: (No. 17) BSS 09.30 from Chesterfield
Start 10.15 am Distance 6 miles. Moderate pace – some steep but safe slopes
FRIDAY, 20th July 07 ‘Discovering Lost Transport Routes’
Park & Meet Public Car Park, Whaley Bridge. SK 012815
Start 11am Distance 6-7 miles. Moderate pace
A walk along the route of Peak Forest Tramway, on the Peak Forest Canal, visiting Bugsworth Basin – one of the largest inland ports ever built in
Britain – and finding remnants of the Cromford and High Peak Railway.
SATURDAY, 4th August 07 ‘Discover Sketching & Painting’
Park & Meet Car Park below ‘Hardwick Inn’ SK 456633
Start @11 am. Distance 4-5 miles.
Whether you are a beginner or more experienced this is an opportunity
for a leisurely walk with stops to sketch and/or paint.
Artist John Morris, whose sketches can be seen in the Round Walk Guide, will be on hand with advice and encouragement.
Bring your own materials.
If you are a complete beginner, all you need is a sketchbook and pencil.
SATURDAY 29th September 07 ‘ Discover Ashover’s Industrial Past’
Meet Ashover Village Hall Car Park. SK 352632
Bus (No.17) BSS 09.30 from Chesterfield for Kelstedge
Start: 10.15 am Distance 6-7 miles. Moderate pace
This beautiful countryside was once a hive of industry. Join us as we look
at the remnants of lead mining, quarrying and light railway in the area.