Beside the River Derwent, barely a stone's throw from Chatsworth, one of England's finest stately houses, families were picnicking and relaxing in the hot sun. Had they paid to come in? No. Freedom to roam was granted by the late Duke of Devonshire when most other landowners were putting up "Keep Out!" notices. So as you stroll across Beeley Moor, give thanks for a man who will long be remembered with affection.
LOCATION: 13 miles east of Buxton
START: Chatsworth, Calton Lees pay car park, off B6012, near Garden Centre
Grid ref: SK258685 Postcode: DE4 2NX
DISTANCE: 6.5 miles
GRADE: Moderate
TIME: 3 hours
MAP: Explorer OL - White Peak Landranger 119
NOTE: Chatsworth House & gardens www.chatsworth.org
REFRESHMENTS: Beeley & Chatsworth Garden Centre
EN ROUTE: Smeltingmill Wood, Burntwood Quarry, Fallinge Edge
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News