Baslow, Derbyshire . Sunday, 15th November, 2026
'A' Walk - Leaders - Jackie & Catherine. Dist.-10miles. Ascent - 1414 ft. Grade - Mod. Clockwise. Before entering Chatsworth Park we pass a beautiful thatched cottage. We follow the path through the park 
passing Queen Mary's Bower. After crossing the bridge at Chatsworth we take a path which eventually leads to Edensor, along the path there are excellent views of Chatsworth.
At Edensor we follow the track up passing the church and cottages. Although not a steep ascent the track goes on for someway. The top of the track seems a good place to stop for coffee, before we turn immediately right down a quiet road ,then crossing the B6040. We eventually reach and cross the A169 where we follow a well defined path through the woods to a ford across Rymas Brook. The track continues up to Hassop which is a good place to have lunch.
Having passed the Eyre Arms, we take a sign, posted Baslow and follow the path towards Bank Wood and along the edge to Bramley Wood. We follow a very steep descent into Calver, walking poles highly recommended. In Calver we continue the walk through fields which are parallel to the River Derwent. Eventually bringing us out on the outskirts of Baslow where we walk into the centre, where cafes and pubs are available.
Edensor Church Chatsworth House
'B' Walk - Leader - Barry Osborne. Dist. - 8.5 miles. Ascent - 1100 ft. Grade - Mod. Anticlockwise.
Baslow is a village with a population of 1,113 , situated 1 mile north Chatsworth House . The river Derwent runs through the village into the Chatsworth Estate and under a 17th century bridge .
Baslow has been named one of the most picturesque and scenic villages in Derbyshire .
Chatsworth House is the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess
of Devonshire and has been their family seat since 1549. However, it is now part of the Chatsworth House Trust to which the family pay a rent .
The walk
Our walk starts today from the car park in Baslow from where we proceed through the Chatsworth Estate to come to the afore mentioned 17th century bridge. From here we walk to Edensor, crossing the B6012 . We carry on through Edensor in a northerly direction to reach steps on our left . At the top of the steps we begin our walk across open country passing Maud's plantation to New Peace Wood . We walk through the wood and a field to Carlton Houses, continuing down a good path to Carlton Lees . Onwards now, past the Garden Centre, to re-cross the B6012 .
We now cross a bridge and continue up a road to Beeley Hilltop where, on our left, we take a stile to climb up 
to the Rabbit Warren. From here, it’s a steady walk on good paths past the Swiss Lake and the Emperor Lake.
Walking on, we pass the Hunting Tower and continue through a wooded area and across open country back to our starting point at Baslow and the welcoming sight of The Devonshire Arms or the cafe in which to refresh yourself after this excellent scenic walk.
Please join me. You will not be disappointed.
Upon leaving the coach at Nether End, Baslow, we walk by the road to the nearby Cavendish Pavilion. We take 
our pre walk refreshments here.
When we depart we use a conveniently placed pedestrian crossing to access a residential path which brings us onto Eaton Hill. We turn left here and gradually climb a little to a small village green. We then make our way along Gorsebank Lane which is followed for quite some distance. Gorsebank Lane becomes more rural as we progress. We use field footpaths with gates for a short distance, gradually climbing, before emerging at Curbar village.
We then walk through Curbar, featuring nice well kept properties and then downhill to reach Calver. I intend taking our lunch break here. All Saints church is situated in the immediate vicinity. It may be possible to access the church porch where a seat is situated. The Bridge Inn public house is here as well.
When we start walking again, we use a pedestrian bridge over the River Derwent. We then turn left to use a subway before emerging on a good path, initially alongside the river, which we follow to a lane near Townend Wood. This lane makes for good going and takes us through Bubnell. We cross back over the river at Baslow and make our way to the start point, passing St Anne's Parish Church and the Cavendish Pavilion where we were earlier.
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