Traditional Arts Team logoPeak District Storywalking Festival 2007
Sunday 22 April, 11am to 4pm


photoChatsworth Park Storywalk
5-6 miles

Starting from Calton Lees car park, stories as you walk around Chatsworth Park, led by Roy Dyson

A walk along the river, an ascent of the ridge behind Chatsworth House, passage along woodland tracks and paths and a descent over rough ground.

Level walking along river, steep ascent via stone steps (an alternative more gentle route is available), level walking through woods along paths and tracks, gentle descent over rough ground traversing a couple of stiles. Public toilets and refreshments at Calton Lees Car Park and Chatsworth House.

Stops will be made at appropriate intervals to tell stories with Derbyshire or other suitable connections (mainly traditional folk tales and fairy stories).

Starting point: Calton Lees Car Park, southern end of Chatsworth Park. Grid reference SK 258685
From Rowsley: Take B6012 north Car park on left, 1.5 miles after bridge across river.
From Baslow: Take B6012 south. Car Park on right in 2 miles

Public transport:
213/214 Matlock/Sheffield (Stagecoach), 174 (operated by TM Travel)


ace lottery logoTickets £5 - pay at the start of the walk
Places can be booked in advance from Leek Tourist office (click here for opening hours)

Bookings open 5th March

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The Traditional Arts Team organises activities supported by Scarthin Arts and the Traditional Arts Foundation

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