A Nature Reserve and a Castle - Heath to Bolsover

Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Group

A Ramblers group that organises more than 350 walks per year that are accessible to people in the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire area.

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Overview

Linear to Bolsover via Carr Vale Nature Reserve and Stockley Trail.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Some uphill walking is involved, particularly towards Bolsover Castle. Suitable clothing and footwear required. Please bring food and drink with you.

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 38295 70911
Nearest postcode:: S40 1SZ
what3words:: gives.clay.remain

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Chesterfield Coach Station, New Beetwell Street for 9.35 Pronto Bus

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 44642 66483
Nearest postcode:: S44 5RZ
what3words:: booklet.gave.engineers

Start time:: 10:00 am

Gildedge Farm, Heath

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SK 47358 70391
Nearest postcode:: S44 6HB
what3words:: bath.script.headless

Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Centre of Bolsover

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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 £3.75 per month