Routes England DronfieldBarlow
Greater Barlow circuit

Barlow, Dronfield, England

Greater Barlow circuit

Length4.9 mi
Elev. Gain564.2 ft
Est. Steps11000

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Parking

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Kid friendly

Dog friendly

Scenic view

Created by PacerGal_1963
Introduction
Greater Barlow circuit is a 4.9 mile (11,000-step) route located near Barlow, Dronfield, England. This route has an elevation gain of about 564.2 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
From the car park walk down the road towards Wildaygreen. At the post box at the end of the road bear left walking upwards. Great views over towards Chesterfield from the top. As you near the village you can see the Peacock pub on your left. Stop for a drink or a meal - they even do breakfast. Turn along the track to your left that leads to the church. This cuts a corner off and is quiet. Now head down the road passing farms and fields. Cross over the bridge at the bottom of the lane and turn right to Barlow Fisheries. Here there is a small cafe and toilets. Walk past all the lakes and along the path by the river. At the road turn up the hill. Follow the road for about 400m then bear left. Walk along this road going over the crossroads and up the hill. Open views of the valley are now behind you. Keep following the road until it turns into a woodland track. After about 20m turn left along a footpath to a farm track. The stone barn on your left is the longest in Derbyshire. Walk along the track to the end turning left back onto the road near the car park.
Route Details

Length

4.9 mi

Elev. Gain

564.2 ft

Est. Steps

11000
Created by
PacerGal_1963
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