Dronfield 2000 Rotary Walk
A long distance footpath of 15 miles in north Derbyshire which makes a circuit around the boundary of the town of Dronfield. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Coal Aston
Distance: 15 miles (24 km)
Grid Ref: SK360797
Climbing: 595 metres
Walk time: 5-7 hours
Days: 1
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL24 The Peak District - White Peak Area
269 Chesterfield and Alfreton
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
269 Chesterfield and Alfreton
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
Summary:
The Dronfield 2000 Rotary Walk was created as a Millennium project by the local Rotary Association. The route circles the Derbyshire town of Dronfield which is situated in the valley of the small River Drone. From the start of the walk in the neighbouring village of Coal Aston the route goes clockwise and visits Cook Spring Wood, Moss Valley Woodlands Nature Reserve, Troway, Summerley, Hallowes, Unstone, Monk Wood, Lees Wood, Cartledge, Holmesfield, Rod Moor, Mickley, Barnes Lane, Bowshaw and Birchett. The walk shares the path of the Sheffield Country Walk on the north side of the circuit.
Useful Links:
Long Distance Walkers Association
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