Refine your search for walks in Dronfield
Dronfield walks
Millthorpe and Barlow Woodseats
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.05 mi
+545 ft
-525 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Barlow (Derbyshire)
A hilly walk to a pretty village and historic private house, with two picturesque fords to add interest.
Linacre Reservoirs
4.79 mi
+456 ft
-456 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Barlow (Derbyshire)
A lake- and streamside stroll in a wooded valley with distant views of Chesterfield’s twisted spire.
Monk Wood and Barlow
6.46 mi
+676 ft
-686 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Barlow (Derbyshire)
Hills, woods, streams and villages: a varied hike around the Barlow valley.
Chatsworth and Baslow
7.93 mi
+869 ft
-869 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
A walk full of interest and contrast, from prehistoric rock art to grand architecture to classic Derbyshire gritstone.
Birchen Edge
1.87 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
See Nelson’s Monument and the Three Ships - a short walk with lots of interest and great views over Derbyshire.
Gardom’s and Birchen Edges
3.13 mi
+440 ft
-427 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
Pleasant woodland and moorland walking with two contrasting edge walks and more great views.
Derwentside stroll
2.43 mi
+351 ft
-341 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Derbyshire Dales (Derbyshire)
A pleasant riverside and woodland amble around Hathersage Booths area.
Padley Gorge & Bole Hill
3.55 mi
+459 ft
-430 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Derbyshire Dales (Derbyshire)
Millstones galore, and a rocky valley to explore.
Stanage Edge
6.28 mi
+1,014 ft
-965 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Derbyshire Dales (Derbyshire)
A Peak District classic, visiting Little John’s Grave and Robin Hood’s Cave!
Chatsworth House
Visorando Member
3.05 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
Rivelin Valley from Malin Bridge
9.72 mi
+906 ft
-883 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
This walk explores the Rivelin Valley which lies to the west of Sheffield. The route includes a short section within the Peak District National Park. This walk goes out from Malin Bridge along the top of the valley side and comes back along the river.
From Baslow to Rowsley and Beeley
12.83 mi
+997 ft
-994 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
This is a varied walk skirting the Chatsworth Estate through woods and moorland.
Stanage & Ughill Moor
12.92 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,283 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
This lengthy Peak District walk demonstrates the variation in countryside that makes Sheffield such a pleasant place from which to walk. It includes reservoirs, great views, a pretty valley and wild moorland.
Chatsworth Estate, Calton Pastures and Edensor
7.55 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Edensor CP (Derbyshire)
Really lovely varied walk starting at Calton Lees and climbing up to Calton Pastures with great views over the surrounding area of Bakewell and Chatsworth House. After passing the house climb through Stand Wood and return to the car park via Beeley.
Worrall, Sheffield to Combes Farm round
2.68 mi
+381 ft
-358 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
A short walk in a rural area close to Sheffield along footpaths. Reasonably signposted but care is needed to keep on track. Apt to be muddy. Sheep, horses and sometimes cattle are likely to be encountered.
Bamford & Stanage Edges from Rod Side
9.90 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,014 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District walk explores two of the gritstone edges in the eastern sector of the National Park. The walk generally follows well defined paths and tracks and offers some fine views from elevated positions along the way. After heavy rain do expect some boggy ground under foot along some sections of the route.
High Bradfield to Edale
15.29 mi
+2,822 ft
-2,871 ft
9h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
Nice long day's walk with varied terrain that takes in some of the quieter spots along the route.
Some good paths, but also some potentially boggy sections, including the section along Abbey Brook and the steep pull onto Kinder.
Hardwick Hall and the Rowthorne Trail
6.74 mi
+328 ft
-331 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
Hardwick Hall offers many different walking paths.
This particular walk is a good introduction to both the hall and the Rowthorne and Teversal Trails. Lovely walk through different landscapes, relatively flat and easy going except for the hill in Hardwick There are several variations incorporating other routes including Pleasley Country Park.
Back Tor, Bradfield Moors and Reservoirs
11.03 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,437 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District walk explores the moorland and resevoirs that lie between Ladybower and Bradfield. Walking is generally good but do expect some short boggy sections after heavy rain.
Broomhead & Howden Moors
12.37 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,306 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District walk explores the moors to the east of the Derwent Valley Reservoirs. Including some quiet paths and tracks, the route also visits the popular summit of Back Tor and the monument to the Lost Lad. This valley is particularly impressive and feels quite remote - considering how close it is to the thousands of people that are circuiting around Ladybower.
Stainsby and Astwith
5.15 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
Two pretty hamlets with superb views over the Doe Lea valley to Hardwick Hall.
Ault Hucknall Shorter version
3.56 mi
+213 ft
-210 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.
Ault Hucknall
5.06 mi
+292 ft
-276 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.
Kardwick Park
2.45 mi
+236 ft
-217 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A level lakeside and woodland stroll with a climb through open parkland to Hardwick Hall.
More walks in Dronfield
Discover also walks in surrounding cities: