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Amber Valley Group

We are the Amber Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

A walk with Alison via Handley towards Hollins Green returning via Woodhead and Woolley Moor.  Walk ends apprx.12.45pm. The walk has beautiful views over the reservoir and surrounding area for most of the walk.

 The walk involves wooded paths, open fields and, walking on a few minor roads.  Approx 6 stiles to navigate with the rest being gates. No cows were in fields on the pre-walk.

Friday, 12 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Risk assessment:

We will walk short distances on minor roads, single file is required please.. Woodland paths could have tree roots, Take care, stoney underfoot. overgrown brambles in places.  One B road to cross but there`s good visibility. both ways.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37486 61023
Nearest postcode:
DE55 6FL
what3words:
consumed.corkscrew.bump
Start time:
10:00 am

Free parking Ogston Reservoir North car park off South Hill Road, DE55 6FN.

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