Walks from Dronfield

Open moorland.

Time: 4h

Walk details: Railwalks.

A walk in three parts, urban, countryside and urban, with plenty of hills and a mix of pavement and well-defined but at times very muddy field paths, pleasant woodland (Nor Wood / Moss Valley) and pasture. Stiles, steps and steady climbs. No services half way, so make use of those at the urban edges. Extensive woodland.

Lunch: A couple of pubs and a supermarket near the water tower beyond half-way.

Warnings: One challenging crossing of the A6102 dual carriageway, with no pelican crossing but a surfaced central refuge near a roundabout; patience is needed. Stiles, steps and potential livestock including horses and cattle. Can be muddy.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

A great view of the twisted spire of Chesterfield cathedral. An enjoyable, fairly direct route through country parks, farmland and woodland, with some hills and good viewpoints. Paths are generally good quality but the wooded section south of Barlow is rough underfoot with tree roots and steep parts that require care when wet. No stiles and but muddy after rain. Passes through Holmebrook Valley Park, Ashgate Park and Loundsley Green Park; Chesterfield has a traditional market square and town hall. Extensive woodland.

Lunch: There is also an inn at Cutthorpe just off route and a pub at Barlow.

Warnings: The wooded section south of Barlow has tree roots and steep, slippery parts that need care when wet. A footbridge crosses the busy A61. The route between Cutthorpe and Barlow may be hard for those with mobility difficulties, though a road alternative exists.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

The climbs are rewarded with superb views. A Peak District gritstone walk with three climbs and a huge variety of path surfaces, from enclosed footpaths through housing estates to open moorland bridleway across Totley Moor. Some stiles, deep puddles after heavy rain and mostly good underfoot with some mud. The climbs are rewarded with superb views. Uses the Sheffield Country Way across Totley Moor. Buses to Sheffield. Good views of Sheffield from Totley Moor.

Lunch: Refreshment stops along the way.

Warnings: The A6187 is a busy, fast road to cross; do so where there is a grass verge. Parts could be very challenging in poor visibility. Some stiles and potential cattle. The confusing path up to Mother Cap among many paths needs care.

Walk details: Slow Ways.