Category: Walk Reports
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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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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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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
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(3rd April 2016)
Clive Waterhouse’s walk on Sunday April 3rd…. report to follow, but meanwhile, here are my pics:
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Cowley and Monk Wood (15th March 2016)
The walk on Tuesday 15th March was led by David Blackburn, he writes : After enjoying toast and a drink, 22 of us set off from Dronfield Woodhouse on our 5 mile morning walk.We went through Cowley , on into Monkwood and then skirted Barlow. Several new tree carvings in a garden earned many complimentary
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Unstone and Summerley (1st March 2016)
Tuesday 1st March, Barry Jex led a walk from the ‘long lay-by’. He writes: A group of 9 set off in the rain but it stopped after a few minutes and the weather turned out fine – just right for a stroll in the country. We began from the Unstone lay-by and followed the