Dronfield 2000 Rotary Round Walk
Explore the woodland and farmland around Dronfield, in Derbyshire, on this pleasant circular walk. There are some steep climbs but with the reward of some splendid views of the nearby Peak District National Park. You will pass Dronfield, Holmesfield Woods, Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston with waymarking to guide you along the way.
The route runs for just over 12 miles using various public footpaths running through the countryside.
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Walks near Dronfield
- Shillito Woods - These woods near the village of Millthorpe have a nice walking trail and views across Ramsley Moor in the Peak District
- Birchen Edge - Climb to this gritstone edge and enjoy wonderful views over the Derwent Valley in the Peak District
- Curbar Edge - This circular walk takes you along the spectacular Curbar Edge in the Peak District
- Chatsworth Park - This circular walk takes you around the splendid Chatsworth Park in the Derbyshire Peak District
- Padley Gorge Trail - Follow the Padley Gorge Trail through the stunning Hope Valley in the Peak District
- Longshaw Estate - The Longshaw Estate is a National Trust owned country park in Upper Padley in the Peak District
- Holmesfield - This Derbyshire based village is located on the edge of the Peak District National Park, on the western side of Dronfield and the southern side of Sheffield.
- Sheffield Country Walk - Explore the countryside around the city of Sheffield on this interesting circular walk
- Barbrook Reservoir and Stone Circle - This walk visits Barbrook Reservoir and Stone Circle on Big Moor and Ramsley Moor in the Peak District National Park
- Barbrook Reservoir and Stone Circle - This walk visits Barbrook Reservoir and Stone Circle on Big Moor and Ramsley Moor in the Peak District National Park
- White Edge - This circular walk climbs to White Edge on the Longshaw Estate in the Peak District National Park.
Pubs/Cafes
The Green Dragon serves good quality dishes and can be found on Church Street in Dronfield at postcode S18 1QB.
There's also the Dronfield Arms which became Dronfield's first brewpub when a brewery kit was installed downstairs in the former restaurant in 2015. This is on display to customers through a glass panel in the floor of the main bar. They are dog friendly and can be found at S18 2XE.
In Holmesfield there's The Angel. They serve good quality dishes with lots of Vegetarian and vegan options. There's a splendid large garden outside for warmer days. Postcode is S18 7WT. The village itself is also an interesting place for a stroll with 43 buildings listed as historically or architecturally significant. To the north of the village is Woodthorpe Hall which dates to the 17th century.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To continue your walking around Dronfield you could try the woodland trails in Shillito Woods or climb to Birchen Edge for fine views over the area.
The route is also coincident with the Sheffield Country Walk at the northern end. The circular walk explores the area around the city visiting a series of picturesque reservoirs on the way.
To the west you can pick up the circular Barbrook Reservoir And Stone Circle Walk. The route visits a scenic 19th century reservoir and an ancient stone circle on Big Moor and Ramsley Moor. Next to the moors there's White Edge where you'll find more wonderful geology and pretty heather.
Photos
Near Dronfield Woodhouse. A view looking north west from the Dronfield Woodhouse to Holmsfield road.
Peel Monument, on the High St in Dronfield, Derbyshire.
River Drone near Unstone
Holmesfield Park Wood. The woods include and easy access trail with wildlife including deer and woodpecker.
The Dronfield Rotary 2000 Walk near Stubley
Village scene, Holmesfield
Holmesfield Park Wood
The Green Dragon pub, Dronfield
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