• New Social Events menu item

    You might have noticed a new menu option on the main horizontal menu on the website called “Socials”. This works in a similar way to our walks calendar but displays any forthcoming social events organised by our group. Please click on the link on the main menu to see what’s coming up.

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  • How to use Archives?

    On this website content on the home page (the one you land on if you type in the site address https://dronfieldfootpaths.org.uk in your browser) is refreshed as newer articles or reports become available. However, they are never completely removed, they are simply moved to the Archive section. How to view Archives Select Archive from the…

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  • Hazlebarrow Farm and Norton Circular (Tue 13th October)

    Our walk leaders, Richard and Phoebe have previously lead linear walks that finished at St James’ church in Norton but this one was different in that the stop at St James’ was the halfway point on a circular walk. 25 people and one dog set off from Coal Aston village hall starting out across fields…

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  • Recent work on the Chesterfield Canal (6th October 2026)

    Here’s a walk report from David Blackburn. A good turnout of 27 met at Staveley Hall (built 1604 and formerly owned by the Duke of Devonshire) for a walk designed to showcase the recent restoration work on the Chesterfield canal.  Before we set off drinks and snacks were available at the little cafe in the hall-…

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