8th May 2022 Ashbourne
ASHBOURNE - With its winding cobbled streets, welcoming Market Place and handsome Tudor and Georgian heritage, picturesque Ashbourne is known as 'The Gateway to Dovedale'. While there's no doubt that it's the perfect base if you want to explore the spectacular limestone landscapes of the southern White Peak, it also pays to take a leisurely walking tour around town to immerse yourself in its fascinating history and architecture.
Tickets go on sale at 9am on Sunday, 3rd April
Blackburn Coach Book online here
Burnley Coach Book online here
Pickup Times
Blackburn Coach
08:00 Clitheroe York Street
08:05 Whalley Kings Street
08:10 Great Harwood Lyndon House
08:15 Rishton, Roebuck
08:20 Accrington Victoria Hospital
08:20 Accrington Whalley Road, Kwik Fit
08:30 Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre
08:35 Oswaldtwistle Black Dog
08:45 Blackburn Penny Street
08:50 Ewood Empire Theatre
08:55 Darwen Lynwood Avenue
09:00 Darwen Boots, Duckworth Street
Burnley Coach
08:00 Colne Bus Station
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
08:47 Padiham Town Hall
08:55 Clayton - Hare and Hounds
A/B Walk Leader Tony Culverhouse 11 miles Moderate A/Strenuous B
We head south-west out of Ashbourne through muddy-slippery fields (after rain!) meeting Bradbourne Brook which we follow to its confluence with the River Dove just outside the village of Mayfield. We then climb a lane to the quaint village of Upper Mayfield and then continue west to meet the Limestone Way which we follow north. Our northward route continues over Marten Hill before descending to Coldwell Bridge over the River Dove. We then climb to the pretty village of Thorpe, then head east to meet the Tissington Trail which we follow south back to Ashbourne. A good number of stiles and some uphill sections.
C/B Walk Leader Michael Counter Walking Distance 9 miles moderate
After alighting the coach at Alsop Station Car Park we head to Green Lane and onto field paths across Shining Tor, before dropping down to Milldale Bridge. The route now follows good footpaths through Dove Dale, passing Ilam Rock and Lovers Leap to arrive at the stepping stones. (Don’t worry we do not cross the stepping stones). We then climb the path up Lin Dale to the village of Thorpe. The Limestone Way is followed for a short section to Coldwell Bridge. The route now goes along side the River Dove again and on to the village of Mapleton, before the climb to the caravan park and down onto the final leg back to Ashbourne along the Tissington Trail.
D Walk Leader Michael Bates 6 Miles Easy
The Tissington Trail is a former railway line running between Buxton and
Ashbourne. We will be walking the 6 mile section between Tissington and
Ashbourne. We will access the trail close by this enchanting village for this linear,
easy walk. If time permits it is the intention to spend a little time here to explore
its many lovely features and to take lunch at a nearby picnic area. The route
follows the railway track bed through attractive, undulating Derbyshire
countryside all the way to the outskirts of Ashbourne. Please be aware that the
trail is shared with cyclists.