Grassmoor Country Park
Just three miles from Chesterfield, Grassmoor Country Park sits at the northern end of the Five Pits Trail. It is a lovely spot for strolling or picnicking among large open meadows all year round.
Our well-loved Grassmoor Country Park is about to have a significant improvement, courtesy of the Grassmoor Lagoons project.
The lagoons were formed in spoil tips at the former Grassmoor Colliery, which operated on the site from the 1840s until its closure in 1967. This project aims to turn these polluted lagoons into a recreational site for the whole community to use.
How to find us
You will find this country park close to junction 29 on the M1. From the A617 take the B6039 through Temple Normanton then turn right onto Birkin Lane.
Parking
There is a free car park off Birkin Lane, between Temple Normanton and Grassmoor Village (Ordnance Survey grid ref SK412 672). Horse box parking is also available here (for information about our horse box parking scheme please contact Clay Cross Countryside Centre).
Much of the country park is on level ground with surfaced tracks for easier access. Grassmoor is a good starting point for walkers, horse riders and cyclists to explore further along the trail.
What might you see?
The park is a haven for a wide variety of wildlife:- Look for the elusive water voles around the ponds and listen for the 'plop' as it drops into the water.
- You might see harmless grass snakes basking in the sun or swimming in the ponds.
- The meadows are great for butterflies and you might see a Six Spot Burnet Moth, one of many that flies in the day.
- Look above the meadows and see if you can hear Skylarks and Meadow Pipits.
- If you are lucky you may also see a Kestrel hovering in the air searching for voles or field mice below.
Look for the illustrated map in the related documents below to help you find your way around the country park.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed on the large pond and this is managed by Williamthorpe Angling Club. The pond is available for fishing all year round. Day tickets (£5) are available from the bailiffs.
For membership information please contact:
The Secretary
John Lewis
Seanor Lane
Lower Pilsley
Chesterfield
S45 8DQ
Facilities available
- Footpath
- Bridleway/Horseriding trail
- Picnic area
- Woodland with public access
- Wildlife area
- Museum
- Light refreshments
- Parking
- Toilets
- Easy access for all
- On-site information
- Camping/Caravan site
- Children's play area
- Gardens
- Nature trail
- Events area
- Cycle path
Contact details
- Address
- Unknown
- Telephone
- Call Derbyshire 08 456 058 058
- countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk
Related documents
The following document is in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can download the PDF software for free from the Adobe website (opens in a new window)