We are the Dearne Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Clive H.
With majestic scenery throughout on this circular walk, we head sharply uphill east past the golf course through Manners Wood, to reach the high plateau of Calton Pastures with glorious views of the Bakewell valley below and the Chatsworth estate to our left. The route on good terrain heads south east through Rowsleymoor Wood, descending via the woods of Bouns Corner towards the charming village of Rowsley where lunch will be taken on the picnic benches at the Peak Village Shopping Centre, with toilets available on site. Continuing gently uphill again now, alongside Aaron Hill Plantation, we pass Coombs Farm as we descend north west to join the Monsal Trail overlooking Bakewell ahead of us and below, to take us directly back to the car park via the hamlet of Brooklands. The walk involves over 1,200 ft. of ascent, all gradual, but gives us delightful views of the Peak District landscape at its best.
Car Park in Bakewell – local charges apply. Cash or App., but phone signal strength is not always reliable. Arriving early will ensure a space as it gets busy on a weekend. PLEASE ASSEMBLE IN FRONT OF THE FARMER'S FEAST CAFE AT THE AGRICULTURAL CENTRE, AT THE TOP OF THE LONG STAY CAR PARK, ACCESSED FROM SMITH'S LANE.
