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Main Instructor:

Sam Armstrong

Hosted By:

Sam Armstrong

Walk Description:

Kick off the New Year with this weekend's walk

This two-hour walk is around the village of the Danes – Denby. Much of the walk is along restored former coal opencast land with some excellent views and historical features of interest.  

There is a ‘copper yard’ where copper was smelted from the middle of the 18th century. A hamlet of approximately 15 houses stood here as workers' cottages.  Extensive views can be seen in all directions at certain points. North is particularly fine with views up the Derwent Valley and landmarks like Crich Stand and Alport Heights clearly visible on a clear day.   There is a memorial to John Flamsteed Memorial Park dedicated to the first Astronomer Royal.  

Followed by a visit to the café, farm shop or even the pottery.  

Distance: 7km

Time: 2 hours

Gradients:  Total ascent 183m

Please note this is a discounted walk if you are on any of the payment plans. 

Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions at the time. 

 Any refund will be at the discretion of  WALX Derwent and Dales and will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with us before cancelling. 

Sam Armstrong 07860478409    

Location Notes:

Park in the visitors centre car park