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

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Kelstedge - Ashover - Woolley - Brackenfield - Wessington - Wheatcroft - Crich Cliff (Sherwood Foresters' Memorial) - High Peak Junction (Cromford Canal) - Cromford

 

Mainly on farm tracks and through fields with the odd section on quiet country lanes before picking up the canal path towards the end of the walk. Through several areas not usually visited by Sheffield Ramblers groups.

Most of the route is covered on the OS Explorer 269 Chesterfield & Alfreton map. 

Sunday, 23 June 2024
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20km / 12.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Catch 8.36am X17 from Sheffield Interchange to Kelstedge.

leader will pick bus up at Meadowhead.

This is a there and back walk using the X17 so car users could, in theory, park anywhere on the bus route before Kelstedge and pick the bus up accordingly. 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 33956 63789
Nearest postcode:
S45 0DU
what3words:
diplomats.helper.outsiders
Start time:
9:40 am

Bus pull in at Kelstedge.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 29518 56894
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3RE
what3words:
disengage.purse.traded
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Bus stop outside the Greyhound Hotel.

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