Bell Walk Major
A 36-mile long distance footpath which was devised by the Dronfield Parish Church Bellringers. It links churches in the beautiful countryside between Sheffield and Chesterfield. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SK 353 784
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Time: 15–18 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL1 The Peak District – Dark Peak Area
OL24 The Peak District – White Peak Area
269 Chesterfield and Alfreton
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
Summary
The Bell Walk Major is a circular walk which was devised by the Dronfield Parish Church Bellringers. The walk links the churches of Dronfield, Old Whittington, Norton, Dore, Hathersage, Totley, and Holmesfield, all of which have bells. The route passes through a range of habitats including woodland, industrial heritage sites, historical sites, parkland, moorland, villages, along rivers, and through valleys. From the start in Dronfield, the route visits Roughpiece Wood, The Brushes, Old Whittington, Hundal, Apperknowle, Troway, Norton, Meadow Head, Beauchief (including abbey remains), Ladies Spring Wood, Abbeydale Park, Dore, Townhead, Blacka Plantation, Houndkirk Moor, Hathersage Moor, Hathersage, Leadmill Bridge, River Derwent, Upper Padley, Grindleford Station, Nether Padley, White Edge Moor, Flask Edge, Totley Moor, Wimble Holme Hill, Hillfoot, Totley, Holmesfield, and Common Side.