Author: Dronfield Footpaths
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Rumbling Street and Cartledge (29th June 2017)
Thursday 29th June Despite dark clouds we had a lovely walk led by the knowledgable David Blackburn. The views were good and some lovely wild flowers. A Kingfisher darted by but sadly only spotted by our leader!There were 9 of us on last evenings walk and after 2 days of continuous rain , it had…
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Holmesfield and Totley Brook (22nd June 2017)
A great walk was had by 19 members and guests on Thursday 22nd June from Holmesfield. The weather was perfect. We walked from the Angel down to Woodthorpe Hall, over Totley Brook twice and then up to Fanshawe Gate Old Hall where we had a quick stop to cool and refresh under the trees. Then…
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Coal Aston (15th June 2017)
Coal Aston local walk 15th June: Ros Sadler sent this:Last nights walk was attended by 17 humans and 1 dog. Despite a poor weather forecast it didn’t rain until we were all safely home or in the pub, by which time no one cared. As you can see from the picture the views were good…
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Summer walk (8th June 2017)
Thursday 8th June: a busy day! Ros Sadler sent this:We had 9 on the walk this evening and enjoyed clear views, amazing sunset, orchids plenty and peacocks who were camera shy!Hope you enjoy the photos.
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Moss Valley circular (1st June 2017)
Thursday 1st June, an evening walk: words and pics thanks to Graham Gill. Nineteen walkers and a big white sheepdog met at Coal Aston Village Hall on a lovely summer evening for a four and a quarter mile walk in the Moss Valley. Led by Graham Gill, who described it as an ‘old’ favourite as…
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George Stephenson walk
We have been involved with the Chesterfield Walking Week, indeed two of our members, Peter Carr and Graham Gill led today’s walk (8th May) on the George Stephenson walk, where we learned so much about this man, where he lived….worked, and finally, where he is buried.
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Dawn chorus (7th May 2017)
Dawn Chorus Walk, 7th May. An early start, meeting at Shillito woods, a dozen of us, including some Ornathological Society members, to whom we are exceedingly grateful for passing on their knowledge to us. A short walk, about 3 miles, pausing often to ssshhhh and listen.
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Stay safe walking in the countryside [10th April 2017]
10 April 2017 As spring gets underway, we’re reminding residents to take extra care when out exploring the countryside in fields where there are farm animals. Local residents and visitors to the area need to be aware of their surroundings especially when a path enters a field or they are crossing open access land. Our…
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Spotted
If you notice anything a bit out of the ordinary, and want to share it with us, let me know! richard266@me.com. This is the Coal Aston to Castleton Turnpike Milepost, in Holmesfield: Meanwhile, spotted near Grassington: a Double Kisser! I have never before seen one like this, and I saw two in the space of a…
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Unstone and Apperknowle (14th March 2017)
14th March, walk led and organised by Jeannie and Adrian….15 members enjoyed a 5.4 mile local walk starting at Coal Aston. Wesley Reform Church where Muriel provided members with tea and biscuits. We then headed thru Jubilee Park, skirting Frith Wood, calling at Metapic Wood enjoying the natural sculptures and quotations and catching up on…