An amazing turnout of twenty eight walkers and two dogs met at Coal Aston Village hall on a cool and overcast morning. We started with a little road walking to reach Pighills Lane which is near the top end of Holmley Lane. This route is part of the Dronfield Round Walk and we followed it across the fields to Bowshaw and along the track past Bowshaw farm. After walking up the fields where there are usually horses we turned away from the round walk to reach Stubley Hollow.
We then made our way to Dronfield Hall Barn via Summerwood Top and Stubley Lane. This was our coffee break and most of the group sat in the garden to enjoy a drink and light snack. Feeling fully refreshed we continued on, crossing the railway bridge and on to Cliffe Park. Did you know that Alderman J.G Graves, the Sheffield industrialist, donated the land, which is now Cliffe Park, in 1934 for recreational use?
The last section of the walk took us into Firth Wood via the Shireoaks Road entrance and then down Eckington Road and back to our cars.
Many thanks to Hilary and Ann for leading round a lovely walk on our doorstep.