Presented by
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
Starting point
Grassmoor Country Park, South Car Park, Grassmoor, Chesterfield
Grid reference: SK 41198 67194
What to take
- a drink
- comfortable shoes or boots
- warm, waterproof clothing in case of rain
Access
Registered assistance dogs welcome.
Overview of walk grades
- Easy Access - Suitable for people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Easy - For anyone who doesn’t have a mobility or specific health problem, or is seriously unfit.
- Leisurely - For reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience
- Moderate - For people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness.
- Strenuous - For experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level.
Slow the Flow to the Calow
Walking Festival 2025 (Easy, 1.5 miles)
- Accessibility of route - Easy
- Description of route - Circular, no stiles, 5 points of interest to stop and chat, only 1 with a seat
- Length of route (miles) - 1.5 miles
- Typical duration of route - 1.5 hours
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Free parking. Car park is off Birkin lane between Grassmoor and Temple Normanton (on the left hand side of the road if coming from Grassmoor and right hand side if from Temple Normanton)
- By bus: Closest stop is Boot and Shoe on North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor.
A walk around Grassmoor Country Park to explore a flood alleviation and wildlife habitat improvement scheme that was completed in November 2022. Hear about some of the history of the site that was once Grassmoor Colliery, see how it has been transformed into a much-loved country park, and discover how DCRT are using nature-friendly ways to capture and slow the flow of storm water through the park to reduce flood risk, protect people, and benefit wildlife.
We will explore 4 different zones in the park that have been created to capture and store rainfall and runoff, reducing pressure on the local river network during heavy rainfall, and completing the circular park route with views over Chesterfield.
We will be on and off path during this walk and it may be muddy/boggy underfoot so appropriate footwear is recommended. There are some slopes on this walk but we will take it steady up and down.
DCRT work to protect and restore rivers in the Don Catchment area. Find out how you and your community can be involved in natural flood management at www.dcrt.org.uk
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