Author: Dronfield Footpaths
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Troway and Summerley (11th October 2016)
The first walk of the Winter Warmers Season was led by Peter Carr, on Tuesday 11th October. He writes: There were 14 on the walk today who endured the drizzle (and the sunshine at the end) and took up the invitation from the new owners of the re-named ‘The Brook at Troway’ (formerly the Inn at Troway) to…
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Unstone and Cowley (20th September 2016)
Tuesday 20th September 14 of us met at the Hyde Park on Hilltop Road, and walked to Ouzle Bank Cottage and then down through the woods towards Sheepbridge. We were informed that part ofour route was due for imminent closure as part of the developments around Unstone and that a new greenway would be established. …
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Cartledge and Holmesfield (11th August 2016)
The above walk was led by Richard Armstrong, and the pic came from Graham Gill. This was the last of the Summer 2016 walks. 11th August: I have just got home after a really nice Richard Armstrong – led walk from Holmesfield, which of course means that the last half of the walk back will…
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Dronfield history (9th August 2016)
Here is another recent one, relating to the Tuesday 9th August morning walk. There were18 on today’s 6 mile Tuesday morning walk, which was led by Ruth Hepworth and had an historical theme. The enjoyable walk began at Coal Aston and went through Frith Wood to the old centre of Dronfield, exploring some old industrial sites…
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St Swithians (16th July 2016)
Saturday 16th July, a Ros and Steve walk starting at Dronfield Civic Centre; “Had a great walk today, great views, good company and lovely cake at St Swithians. Although only 5 of us will repeat next year. Photo for the records!!”
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Cleaning up Footpath 33
Some of the members have ‘adopted’ footpaths. Here, Adrian Slome and Jeannie Thorpe show us about Footpath 33: Before and after photos:
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Unthank and Smeekley Wood (5th July 2016)
Tuesday 5th July: a walk led by David Blackburn, Millthorpe, Unthank and Smeekley Wood. He writes: There were 10 of us on our 6 mile,Tuesday morning, walk around the Cordwell Valley. We had a bright and breezy morning and splendid views across the valley Starting from Dronfield Woodhouse, our route was through Cartledge and along…
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New Facebook group
Are you a Facebooker? I have been playing with a new facebook page, so next time you go to FB, please will you look for it, and maybe join? It could be a useful addition to this website. if you have anything you think might be nice to have on this site, please email me…..richard266@me.com…
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Unthank and Barlow (26th May 2016)
Thursday 26th May led by Karen Brightmore 18 walkers gathered at the bottom of Millthorpe lane on a warm evening. After crossing the ford at Millthorpe we made our way to Unthank and then crossed the fields into Meekfield wood. The path was very muddy and we had to weave round one or two fallen…
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Moss Valley circular (12th April 2016)
The last walk of the winter season led by Graham Gill: here are his jottings, and photos he took on the walk,MOSS VALLEY WALK – 5 MILES – TUESDAY 12th APRIL 2016 After hot drinks and toast which were available at the Wesleyan Reform Chapel, Coal Aston, Graham Gill led a party of 19 walkers…