The Peak District's Historic Border Country Walking Festival – May 15 to 23 2010
Enjoy the Peak District's Border Country on foot from May 15 to 23, discovering the pretty village of Ashover, exploring the beautiful bluebell woods round Linacre Reservoirs or walking along the Chesterfield Canal, followed by a cruise back to town.
Take in some history as you follow in Elizabeth Shrewsbury’s footsteps around Hardwick Park, tour Sutton Scarsdale Hall or find out how Whittington is connected to the Revolution of 1688. Search out wildlife on the guided bird walk round Ogston Reservoir or on a stroll through Pools Brook Country Park.
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Celebrate Chesterfield’s twinning links with Darmstadt in Germany on the Grenzgang, which takes in English beer from Brampton Brewery and German food. Climb the tower of the famous ‘Crooked Spire’ Church, then pick up an audio trail from the Tourist Information Centre for a self-guided tour of Chesterfield.
If you’re looking for a challenge, try the Chesterfield Round Walk, a 34-mile trek through the countryside that surrounds the town. If that sounds too taxing, follow the route in bite-size stages of 11 to 12 miles each on three different days. Alternatively, get on your bike and follow the route along quiet roads, bridleways and greenways.
We would like to thank our sponsors, Yeomans Outdoor Leisure, for supporting our Walking Festival.
To book tickets for the Peak District Historic Border Country Walking Festival contact Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre on 01246 345777/8 or email tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk
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