Calver, Bramley Wood and Baslow Away from the Crowds Trail runningWalking

On one of the busiest weekends when the rest of the Peak was rammed, this walk was almost completely deserted. With great expansive views towards the eastern edges, and finishing at a pub or cafe of choice, it deserves to be more popular (though not too busy I hope). The going is easy and the views surprising for somewhere that has probably been overlooked by many experienced Peak District walkers.

Bramley Wood Walk - leaving Calver with Curbar visible in the background © Alan James  © Alan James
Bramley Wood Walk - leaving Calver with Curbar visible in the background © Alan James
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Detailed description

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SK2396274547 Park in Calver, on the road below the Derwent Water Arms. Walk uphill, keeping right past the ornate lamp post junction and then turn left down Folds Lane. The path leads out of the village and across fields.

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SK2422174027 Climb steeply to gain the ridge and pick up a good path along the wall leading up through Bramley Wood, crossing one small road on the way, and with amazing views towards the edges.
Bramley Wood Walk - Walking up the ridge through Bramley Woods  © Alan James
Bramley Wood Walk - Walking up the ridge through Bramley Woods
© Alan James

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SK2337373063 Emerge from Bramley Woods to a great view in the other direction only marginally spoilt by the grotesque scar of the working quarry of Back Dale.
Bramley Wood Walk - great views but also Back Dale quarry  © Alan James
Bramley Wood Walk - great views but also Back Dale quarry
© Alan James

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SK2319972286 The ridge path arrives at a minor road. Turn left and follow this down towards Baslow.
Bramley Wood Walk - views south towards Chatsworth  © Alan James
Bramley Wood Walk - views south towards Chatsworth
© Alan James

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SK2407672226 At a bend in the road, pick up a footpath sign across the field (no real path) to the far corner. Turn left a little further on and then right towards Baslow.

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SK2474372876 Turn left onto the road and follow various well-signed and more popular paths up along the river back towards Calver.
Bramley Wood Walk - the riverside path from Baslow to Calver  © Alan James
Bramley Wood Walk - the riverside path from Baslow to Calver
© Alan James

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SK2452974240 Once back in Calver the parking is to the left but there is the lovely Eating House Cafe straight on across the main road. There is also a choice of pubs in the village if you prefer.

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