⛅️Tansley 10 miles🌸Cockin Tor🌼Ashover🌸Kelstedge🌼Cuckoostone⛅️

Our walk starts in the characterful Village of Tansley, after walking through the village, our path takes us across pastures up to Cocking Tor.
The rocky crag of Cocking Tor, the highest point is 317 metres above sea-level with beautiful views of the surrounding dales.
There's a short scramble to access Cockin Tor, but well worth the climb with spectacular views around us. It's just off Ravensnest Tor, a massive rocky crag forming a ridge with far reaching views all along the ridge, buzzards also inhabit the area.

The route then heads down through woodland to Overton Cottages, passing Goss Hall and heading down through woodland into Ashover.

Ashover has a fascinating 15th century church, many historic buildings and beautiful countryside.
This ancient village is situated in the beautiful Amber Valley nestling in picturesque countryside with wooded slopes and rocky hills rising all around.
It has a long history dating back to the Saxons who called the village 'Essovve', beyond the ash trees.
This tiny Derbyshire village played an important part in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Traditionally, Bowman from Ashover, fought with Henry V at the famous Battle.
The local pub, The Crispin, also has direct links to this momentous event in English history, outside the pub there's the famous signboard telling the history of the Inn.

Leaving Ashover, our route heads to nearby Kelstedge, it's surrounded by beautiful countryside, the village is known for its picturesque views and The Kelstedge Inn..

Our route continues onwards skirting Cuckoostone Quarries and Cuckoostone Dale with scenic views around us.
It continues to Bentleybrook and Lumsdale Quarries.
Gritstone/sandstone has been extensively mined in the Matlock area as a building material. Remains of quarrying can be found at Bentleybrook, Lumsdale, Lumshill, Matlockmoor, Bank, Wirestone and Cuckoostone Quarries.
Many of the houses on the northern bank of the Derwent are built with this local stone; it is also widely used for drystone walls.

Leaving the remains of these Quarries, we join the track which takes us back to Tansley, the pub awaits us for an Easter drink and dinner for those of us who don't want to cook..

During the walk, we make sure everyone is ok with catching up points and breaks along the way. As well as supporting eachother and taking our time to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings.
Enjoyment is first and foremost, as well as respecting slower walkers..

As always, expect undulating terrain, a couple of ascents (you secretly enjoy)

Walking boots are always advised, as always check the weather and dress accordingly

Bring a packed lunch snacks (including any Easter eggs..)
Enough water to keep you going

Catching up points and breaks along the way as always

Our four legged friends are always welcome, my only friends..🐕🐕‍🦺🐕

Look forward to sharing with you our next adventure..👩‍🦯🐄🐑🐕🧑‍🦯🚶🚶‍♀️