7th August Chatsworth
Chatsworth is the home to the Cavendish family, and is set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire, on the banks of the river Derwent. The Cavendish family have held the title Duke of Devonshire and have lived at Chatsworth since the 1550s, it has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations.
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A Walk TBC 12 miles
B Walk Tony Culverhouse 10 miles Moderate
Setting off from Chatsworth House we go south along the River Wye to Calton Lees. We then head west to Calton Houses before climbing through fields to Manners wood. Next we head west along Coombes Lane to join the Monsal Trail which takes us to the outskirts of Bakewell. After climbing through woodland, we join a lane and descend to the model village of Edensor, the custom-built village (pronounced 'Enza' or 'Enzer') in Chatsworth Park. We then head through the park estate, crossing the river, back to Chatsworth House. Two steady climbs.
C Walk Lynn Bourke 8 Miles Moderate
From Chatsworth House we head towards Jumble Coppice and Robin Hood, passing some of the sculptures in Chatsworth Park. We then follow Healthy Lea Brook before walking along the edge of Gibbet Moor to Hob Hurst’s House (not a house!). Following a track, we then head back towards the Chatsworth Estate, walking through Stand Wood to the Hunting Tower. We finally have a steep descent (mainly steps) back to the car park. Five stiles including some stone wall steps. Mainly good tracks and paths but some overgrown vegetation and boggy areas.
D Walk Michael Bates 6 Miles Easy
On leaving the coach at Baslow we quickly enter the Chatsworth Estate walking in the direction of the house. The route then crosses the river towards the pretty village of Edensor. Kathleen (Kick as she was known) Kennedy sister of the late U.S. President J.F. Kennedy is buried in the grounds of St Peter’s Church in the village. From here there is a steady climb through fields to a spot which is ideal for lunch as there are lovely views of the Chatsworth Estate. Proceeding along good tracks the route eventually reaches Calton Lees where there is a garden centre. Only if time permits we will stop here for a little while – there might be time for a cuppa! The final stretch is fairly close to the river bank as we make our way to the coach park.
Walking is on good paths and tracks and only one moderate climb.
Coach Pickup Times
Chatsworth Burnley pickup times
08:00 Colne Library
08:05 Colne Alkincoates
08:10 Barrowford Heritage Centre
08:15 Nelson – Walton Lane/Leeds Road
08:15 Nelson - Bus Station
08:20 Brierfield Town Hall
08:30 Burnley Brennand Street
08:35 Burnley Bus Station
08:40 Burnley Tim Bobbin
08:45 Padiham Whitegates then via M65
0900 Darwen Services
Chatsworth Blackburn pickup times
08:00 Clitheroe York Street
08:05 Whalley King Street
08:10 Great Harwood Lyndon House
08:15 Rishton, Roebuck
08:20 Accrington Victoria Hospital
08:35 Oswaldtwistle Black Dog
08:45 Blackburn Penny Street
08:55 Darwen Lynwood Avenue
09:00 Darwen Boots, Duckworth Street