17 October, Ruth Gordon,

This walk will explore the North side of Ashover, OS explorer 269 Chesterfield and
Alfreton. Park in the large car park at Ashover village hall/ surgery SK 352 633
for an 11.00 am start. There is a steady climb at the start to Far Hill trig point,
(the only significant climb of the route) then field paths to Alton, North edge,
across Press reservoirs, and left on the bridleway. Over Birkin lane, fieldpaths to
High Ashes farm, lane to Span Carr farm, and a field path direct to Ashover,
(Rattle) where welcoming hostelries await. 6-7 miles.
Ruth Gordon