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Walk 2456 - Flask Edge from Dronfield Woodhouse

County/Area   Derbyshire
AuthorJake Robertson
Length10.0 miles / 16.3 km
Ascent1650 feet / 500 metres
Grademoderate

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Sometimes, a fine viewpoint and prominent hill is best reached by a walk through the foothills and vales beneath it so as to build excitement and also enjoy superb countryside that might otherwise be ignored. This lengthy but fairly gentle stroll from the Derbyshire town of Dronfield is a nice example.


 

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OS ExplorerSheet OL24
OS LandrangerSheet 119

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