A web site for friends from the former East Midlands
Region of British Gas
who meet regularly to walk in various parts of the
east midlands.
 The latest meeting of the Treacle Sponge (& Custard) Appreciation Society
was attended by 15 members. Martin organised the walk and claimed that there were "...a couple of gentle climbs". A few members - lead by Gerry - felt this was a bit inaccurate - there was only one gentle climb but it was continuous for most of the walk. The poster, right, was spotted along the way - apparently the earlier 'recce' walk hadn't gone well.... View Larger Map DIRECTIONS: Coming from Chesterfield - take the A619 road to Bakewell and Baslow. The walk is on the outskirts of Chesterfield (off the main Chatsworth/Baslow Road) so after all the shops you will pass Somersall Lane on your left and opposite Brookfield School on your right - followed by left turnings for Brookside Glen then Brookside Bar. Take the next left turn (Holymoor Road) to Holymoorside. After approx 1 mile you will see the Village Hall and Recreation Ground on the left - the Bulls Head is next door on the corner with Walton Back Lane - to approach turn left and then immediate left into the pub car park.
WALK: This is a relatively easy walk of just over 5 miles. There are a couple of gentle climbs and one steepish descent … nothing to trouble anyone. Scenery will include woodland, open fields and moorland with excellent views. The going is good underfoot with a couple of boggy sections in wet conditions. The Bulls Head serves good pub grub and is one of CAMRA’s favourites!! Photographs» |
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START POINT: The Bulls Head, Holymoorside, Chesterfield S42 7EW Tel: 01246 568022.