Pilsley to Heath

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

Pilsley (the one near Clay Cross) to Gildedge Farm, Heath via the Five Pits Trail.

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Meeting time:: 9:50 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

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

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring food and drink. Leader will meet bus enroute.

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 38248 70908
Nearest postcode:: S40 1QU
what3words:: pools.desks.loaded

Meeting time:: 9:50 am

New Beetwell Street (South side) for 9.55 No. 55 bus to Pilsley.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 42194 62806
Nearest postcode:: S45 8FE
what3words:: parting.canines.clinking

Start time:: 10:30 am

Bridge Street, Pilsley (near Back Lane)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SK 44711 66443
Nearest postcode:: S44 5RZ
what3words:: masses.crest.devoured

Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

Gildedge Farm, Heath

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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