We are the Broxtowe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Andy C.
This walk links the five Derbyshire villages of Hognaston, Kniveton, Bradbourne, Brassington and Carsington, each one with its distinctive church. It’s also worth noting that we will pass 5 pubs, on the route. The walk was inaugurated years before the construction of Carsington Water, and as a part of the original route is now under water, the final stretch now follows the western shore of the reservoir. It is a pleasant walk on the south dales limestone, with some interesting Dolomitic outcrops on the route (not to mention awkward stiles and bogs), and the site of an AD200 Romano-British settlement to capture our imaginations.
Meeting point is the Severn Trent, Sheepwash Car Park, accessed from the northern side of Carsington Water - near Carsington and Hopton villages. The day charge is £4.00, being the cheaper of the Carsington car parking options, and there is the possibility to pay online, within 48 hours of your visit.
Bring a packed lunch. There are toilets and cafe near the end at Carsington Water, main car park, but not elsewhere on the route.
Severn Trent, Sheepwash Carpark - pay carpark £4.00 day charge.
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