The Ashover Skyline

Leader: Sam S
Walk title: The Ashover Skyline
Difficulty: Strenuous
Start time: 09:40
Start & end point: The Kelstedge Pub
Distance (in miles): 11
Dog friendly: No
Description: A hilly walk that takes in some magnificent views across the Amber Valley and east towards Nottinghamshire. The walk follows the bridle path from Kelstedge to Ashover via Marsh Green Lane and Moor Road, passing the Black Swan to Ashover Rock. From here we descend the valley, passing Ogston Reservoir before climbing onto the opposing ridge and heading back to Kelstedge.
Public transport or car sharing options: X17 from Sheffield Interchange at 08:35. Arrives at Kelstedge 09:40. LIMITED parking in Kelstedge. Alternative to park in Ashover (such as on Moor Road) and walk to the start via the bridle path at the end of Marsh Green Lane or park at Ashover Parish Hall and wait for the group outside the Black Swan pub (approximately 20 minutes in to the walk).
Be prepared: Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, and food and water. Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared
Sign-up: Sign-up for this walk opens 5 days before the event. If you sign up and can no longer make it, please be respectful of others and remove yourself from the event so that others can take your place. We request you do this ***NO LATER THAN 6pm*** the night before the walk.
Please note: Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks. New members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/.