our history
The Dronfield Footpaths & Bridleways Society was formed in 1989 by a group of local people who were concerned about the condition of footpaths in the area. The founding group felt that many pleasant and useful paths were under threat of closure through neglect and from the likelihood of building development.
The group wanted to save local footpaths and rights-of-way for all to enjoy, for both the present and the future. The Society has since considerably widened its membership (currently 134) and has translated this vision into reality. The Society can claim a very creditable list of achievements during the years since its formation.
our aims
Our aims are two-fold. In accordance with our founding values we promote the proper use, preservation and maintenance of public rights-of-way on footpaths, bridleways and by-ways in the Parish of Dronfield.
Of equal importance is that through our extensive walks programme, we encourage walking in our beautiful local countryside as a way to connect with nature, keep healthy, meet new people and build friendships.
Our activities
Led Walks
We organise around 60 walks throughout the year. Our walks are usually on either a Tuesday or a Saturday morning starting at 10 am and finishing around 1 pm. In the summer, we have additional Thursday evening walks that start at 7pm and finish around 9 pm. Most walks are between 4 and 7 miles long, done at a pace that suits the group. We walk mainly in the local area or within easy travelling distance of Dronfield. We encourage car sharing and have members who are happy to offer lifts.
We email out our seasonal walks programmes to members but the programme is also available on this website. If you have any questions about our walks please check the FAQ section on the website. Alternatively you can email us using the address:
admin@dronfieldfootpaths.org.uk
Footpath Maintenance
Within our society we have a group of volunteers who help to maintain local footpaths by cutting back overgrown vegetation. The work is focused on a section of the Dronfield Barn Rotary Walk stretching from Rod Moor Road to Bowshaw but the group are on hand to help out whenever and wherever needed.