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Williamthorpe is a great place for enjoying the countryside, particularly for birdwatching and wildflowers. The ponds and reed beds are a wildlife haven.

A great place for wildlife. Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the Chesterfield Canal towpath or cycle the disused Great Central Railway.

Holmewood Woodlands has been recreated upon the site of the original 'Holme Wood' which is where the village gets its name.

The Rowthorne Trail is a beautiful place for walkers and cyclists with links to the wider network. It passes through Rowthorne Local Nature Reserve.

This countryside site was where Westthorpe Colliery used to be. Now it is transformed and is a great place for both people and wildlife.

This popular walking and climbing area has attractive circuit walks through adjoining woods, provided in cooperation with the Forestry Commission.

Pleasley Pit Country Park is a reclaimed colliery site and local nature reserve. It’s a great place to see many different birds, wildflowers and insects.

Middleton Top is situated on the High Peak Trail, Middleton by Wirksworth. It has a shop, cycle hire centre, car park, toilets and picnic area.

The Chesterfield Canal is an oasis of calm, a beautiful waterway and its surrounding countryside is within minutes of the busy town of Chesterfield.