Ashover Rock Walk

4.3 miles (7 km)

This circular walk around Ashover explores the countryside around the village. On the way you'll climb to the Ashover Rock/Fabrick viewpoint, enjoy views of the River Amber, visit the village of Milltown and enjoy woodland sections around Cocking Tor.
The walk starts in the village and follows footpaths east up to Ashover Rock at Farhill. It's a lovely spot with pretty heather on the hills and great views over Peak District hills. On a clear day, views can be seen of nearby�Chesterfield with its�Crooked Spire,�Bolsover Castle,�Hardwick Hall, some suburbs of the�South Yorkshire�city of�Sheffield, and the surrounding counties of�Nottinghamshire,�Leicestershire,�Staffordshire.
After climbing Farhill you descend back toward the village and head south toward Milltown with nice views of the River Amber on the way. At Milltown you turn west and head to Cocking Tor where there are some woodland trails to try. You then head north past Overton Hall to return to the village.
To continue your walking in the area head south east to visit Ogston Reservoir. The reservoir is one of Derbyshire's premier bird watching sites.
The county town of Matlock is also nearby where you can pick up several good walking trails including the long distance Derwent Valley Heritage Way.

Ashover Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Ashover Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Ashover OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Ashover Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Ashover

Ogston Reservoir - This beautiful reservoir near the Derbyshire village of�Brackenfield is one of Derbyshire's premier bird watching sites
Five Pits Trail - This is a super off road cycling and walking trail running from Grassmoor Country Park to Tibshelf
Carsington Water - This route follows the circular cycling and walking trail around Carsington Water in Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Matlock - The county town of Matlock is a great base for exploring the south eastern edge of the�Peak District
Derwent Valley Heritage Way - Follow the River Derwent through the Derbyshire Peak District on this stunning walk
Grassmoor Country Park - Enjoy meadows and lagoons in this pretty country park near Chesterfield
Wingerworth - This attractive Derbyshire village is located just to the south of Chesterfield.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

A few miles to the north there's the worthy village of Wingerworth where there are some nice waterside trails along the Wingerworth Lido and the Great Pond of Stubbing.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Derbyshire Walks page.

Photos

River Amber Ashover. The public bridleway, commencing from Hollow Lane, leads down steeply to the River Amber which is crossed by a stone arched bridge.