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Local Guided Walks
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A series of walks for guests staying at Baslow Hall
Guided walks are available most Saturday mornings starting from Baslow Hall car park at 10pm or by special arrangement at other times. Phil Robinson has put together the following itineraries:
Walk 1: Baslow Village – Baslow Edge – Curbar Gap – Curbar Edge – Froggatt Edge – Froggatt Village – Calver – River Walk – Baslow. Approximately 6 miles and 3.5 hours. Involves a moderate and steady ascent onto the edge. Great views and a relaxing return via the river.
Walk 2: Baslow Village – Wellington Monument – Nelson Monument – Birchen Edge – Robin Hood Pub – Chatsworth House Estate – Baslow. Approximately 6 miles and 3 – 4 hours. A pub break if required and a chance to explore the Chatsworth estate. Also involves a steady ascent.
Walk 3: Baslow Village – Bubnell – River – Calver – Calver Peak – High Fields – Eyam Village – River walk – Baslow. Approximately 8 miles and 4 hours. Some moderate ascents, great views and a stop for tea in Eyam Village. Then return via the river.
Please note the following:
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The walks are suitable for reasonably fit occasional walkers of 4 to 8 people who would like to explore the local area with a guide.
- Cost are £9 per person payable to your guide
- You will need the usual equipment: walking boots, light clothing, waterproofs in case of rain, sun cream, water and don’t forget your camera!
- Most walks will finish by approximately 1:30 pm.
If you are interested please let reception know on the evening before if you would go on the walk or call 0791 477 8370 to pre-book.
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Well Dressings in Derbyshire
Whilst visiting Derbyshire from May to September we suggest you visit one of the hundreds of hand-created well dressings. Well Dressing is unique to the Peak District & Derbyshire and more than 80 towns and villages display their floral masterpieces throughout the spring and summer.
“It takes 300 hours to make just one well dressing, so it’s understandable why they are such as intiguing draw for visitors” said Sir Richard FitzHerbert of Tissington Hall.
See our calendar for upcoming dates near to Baslow Hall.
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Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair 2010
The Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair is to take place next weekend on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd May. This year the event is held at the spectacular Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire which is 29 miles away from Baslow Hall.
There will be hundreds of food and drink stalls, live music and their annual Well Dressing. Celebrity Chef Brain Turner will be delivering demonstrations in the cookery theatre. Our own local celebrity Max Fischer will also be doing a cooking demostration featuring ‘Slow Cooked Lamb Belly with Yorkshire Feta Cheese’ followed by ‘Warm Hazelnut Pudding with Orange Custard’ on Saturday at 12 noon.
For more information visit their website.
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Chatsworth House
Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is one of Britain’s best loved historic houses and estates, set in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Visitors can see richly decorated rooms and famous works of art in Chatsworth House. In the 105 acre garden, 17th century formal waterworks and sculptures can be seen alongside Capability Brown’s lawns and Joseph Paxton’s rockeries, fountains and greenhouses and more than 5 miles of walks. Families enjoy the farmyard and the woodland adventure playground which thrills and delights children of all ages.
In 2010 there is a new visitor route through the house, including a completely new gallery for displaying art and treasures from the collection, elegant new displays celebrating the legendary Duchess Georgiana, and an exhibition celebrating the 90th birthday of Deborah Devonshire, the present Dowager Duchess.
Please note Chatsworth House and Gardens is closed on 23rd December and re-opens on Sunday 14th March 2010. The 1,000 acre park and the Farm Shop and its restaurant are open all year around. See full details on their website: http://www.chatsworth.org/.
Fischer’s are offering a ‘Food Lovers’ Break’ which includes complimentary tickets to Chatsworth House and Gardens. Why not take advantage of our special gourmet offer and visit Chatsworth’s new rooms and spectacular new displays for 2010?
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