Presented by
Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Ramblers
Starting point
Peak Edge Hotel Darley Road Stone Edge (formerly Red Lion Inn) S45 0LW
Grid reference: SK 337 672
What to take
- a drink
- comfortable shoes or boots
- warm, waterproof clothing in case of rain
- packed lunch
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.
Access
Wheelchair friendly, independent users welcome.
Registered assistance dogs welcome.
Smalley Brook and Ashover Rock
Walking Festival 2025 (Moderate, 9 miles)
- Accessibility of route - Moderate
- Description of route - Circular, 6-10 stiles, no stops
- Length of route (miles) - 9 miles
- Typical duration of route - 5 hours
- Accessible for independent and accompanied wheelchair users
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Bring a packed lunch
- Toilets available at some points on route
- Free parking
- By Bus - Matlock Road
A visit to the ‘Pig of Lead’ leads us over moorland and green fields to the village of Uppertown. A short stretch of heather moorland and its industrial chimney gives way to green fields and a descent to delightful views with wild flowers at Smalley Brook. Forward along the Amber Valley and a steep climb takes us to Ashover Rock with stunning views over the village. A picnic lunch is taken here where we enjoy the wonderful panoramic views of six counties. The return is by Press Reservoirs (now Manor Fisheries) and a short section of the Chesterfield Round Walk’ with scenic views including Bolsover Castle and Hardwick Hall on the horizon. A welcome pint awaits at the finish.
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