Audlem Ramblers to Bakewell on Saturday

Saturday 13th August

Susan Cavill is leading the next Audlem Rambling Society (ARS) walk from Bakewell, meeting at Audlem Car Park at 7.30 am.

This is a 9 1/2 mile circular Peak District walk starting from Bakewell, taking in Edensor and Chatsworth and returning via Rowsley.

The walk begins at the five arched Bakewell Bridge over the River Wye,(at 9.30am for those travelling directly there or parking in a different car park from the one we suggest).
Then uphill through Bakewell Golf Course to Calton Pastures. A flat section of the walk then brings us to the edge of the Chatsworth estate with views of the house through the trees. Coming to the estate village of Edensor we see St Peter's church where JFK's sister is buried. The walk passes close to Chatsworth House beside the River Derwent and then across grazing land to Rowsley. A good climb provides more wonderful views takes us round the Haddon estate and back to Bakewell.

Dogs on and off lead depending on stock in fields, both sheep and cattle, and there is a stepped wall to climb over.

On our recce we parked in the Agricultural Centre (DE45 1AH) where the walk ends. Parking is £6 per day....50p cheaper is available nearby at Smith's Island. Car sharing may be a cost saver!
Bakewell is famous for its Bakewell Puddings, so hopefully back in time to sample if there are any left!

Meet in Audlem car park to leave promptly at 7.30am to give us time for the excellent 20p (card payment) loos in Bakewell before we start!

A two booter walk.

NB All walkers must have suitable footwear and be prepared for adverse weather, carry food and water to last for the entire walk and be suitably fit for the various lengths of walk.

Non-members of Audlem Rambling Society (ARS) are welcome to come on a walk but are expected to join ARS and pay the membership fee after a trial walk or two.