We are the Broxtowe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Andy C.
This walk links the five Derbyshire villages of Hognaston, Kniveton, Bradbourne, Brassington and Carsington, each one with its distinctive church. It’s also worth noting that we will pass 5 pubs, on the route. The walk was inaugurated years before the construction of Carsington Water, and as a part of the original route is now under water, the final stretch now follows the western shore of the reservoir. It is a pleasant walk on the south dales limestone, with some interesting Dolomitic outcrops on the route (not to mention awkward stiles and bogs), and the site of an AD200 Romano-British settlement to capture our imaginations.
Meeting point is the Severn Trent, Main Visitor Car Park, best accessed from Hulland Ward or Ashbourne. The day charge is £7.00.
Bring a packed lunch. There are toilets and cafe here, but not elsewhere on the route.
Carsington Water Visitor Centre. Meet near car park machines, by the reception entrance.
