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Higham to Clay Cross

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Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Group

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Overview

A linear walk to Clay Cross via Ogsten Reservoir and Handley.

Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Meeting time:
10:20 am
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Suitable clothing and footwear to be worn. Please bring food and drink.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 38281 70919
Nearest postcode:
S40 1SZ
what3words:
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Meeting time:
10:20 am

New Beetwell Street (South side ) for 10.25 bus to Greyhound Inn, Higham

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 39099 59292
Nearest postcode:
DE55 6EF
what3words:
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Start time:
10:45 am

Greyhound Inn, Higham

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 39336 63525
Nearest postcode:
S45 9JG
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Clay Cross

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE