Calton Lees Walks & Route Maps

The first option is a short, easy, and delightful walk with only a mild uphill climb to begin with. After following the Derwent Valley Heritage Way for a short distance you will pass the pretty village of Calton Lees.

From here the walk travels on quiet country lanes as you climb through pretty countryside before then finally emerging out to sweeping views across the beautiful parkland which is part of the Chatsworth Estate, designed by the World-renowned landscape designer Lancelot 'Capability' Brown.

Easy paths with wonderful views will then take you downhill across parkland and through the woods back to the start point.

For refreshments there is a lovely café at the Chatsworth Garden Centre.

This is a short but lovely walk which is a great one to do if you don't have much time but you want to do a good leg stretch.

It starts on a quite country lane which takes you through woodlands and up quite a steep climb to Beeley Hilltop where you can admire the beautiful countryside. From here the walk takes you downhill across lovely countryside to the pretty village of Beeley where there is a pub for a well deserved drink!

The final leg is an easy walk along a footpath with a pond and the River Derwent to admire.

Alternative refreshments can be had at the lovely café at the Chatsworth Garden Centre.

This third wonderful walk follows beautiful quiet country paths on the Chatsworth Estate where you will get amazing views of Chatsworth House and the River Derwent.

The route travels along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way mostly on country lanes and field paths and passes the lovely villages of Calton Lees and Edensor.  Hopefully you will see deer grazing en route.  

There are some gates but no stiles and it may be muddy in places. Care is needed as you approach Edensor village as there are some steep, uneven steps.

For refreshments there is a lovely café at the Chatsworth Garden Centre and tea rooms in the village of Edensor at the halfway point.