Tissington Trail stroll

Start: Tissington Camping & Caravan Site, The Stable, Town Head Fm, Tissington, Ashbourne (DE6 1RA)

(S/E) From The Tissington Campsite entrance, turn left and walk down Sawpit Hill to the Hands Well. Turn right and follow the road past Town Head Farm and out of the village.

(1) When the road bends left, take the walled footpath straight ahead (ignore another path just to the left). Beyond a gate, follow the path along the left-hand edge of a series of fields, climbing gradually.The path descends then bears slightly right to meet the Tissington Trail.

(2) Turn right and follow the Trail, passing under a bridge after 500 yards.

(3) Just after a second bridge, a signpost up some steps on the right indicates a shorter route via Flatts Lane back to the campsite. For the longer route, continue along the Trail until you reach the Tissington car park, just beyond a third overbridge.

(4) Leave the Trail here and walk out to the road. Take a few steps to your left, then turn right into Chapel Lane Follow Chapel Lane for quarter of a mile back to the The Tissington Campsite. (S/E)

Start: Tissington Camping & Caravan Site, The Stable, Town Head Fm, Tissington, Ashbourne (DE6 1RA)
Tel: 07967 814844 Email: edwardcarr@w3z.co.uk
Camping and Caravan Club Big Sites Book Reference 119/032

Notes: Mostly level; wet grass after rain.

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