Harry Potter and the Hike to Hardwick Hall

Leader: Bryn
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:00 am
Start and end point: Five Pits Trail car park in Chesterfield (Timber Lane, S45 8AL), circular route
Distance (in miles): 7
Ascent (in meters): 350
Is your walk dog friendly?: No
Full description:
We start at Five Pits Trail car park in Chesterfield (Timber Lane, S45 8AL) and walk towards Stainsby, before making our way to Hardwick Hall, which was used as Malfoy Manor in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Parts 1 and 2). The scenes filmed here starred Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Isaacs, Tom Felton, as well as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Hardwick Hall was built in 1597 by Robert Smythson, a very famous architect of his time. We can discuss whether we want to do the tour when we are there. If not we can walk around the grounds / gardens. On the way back we walk through Astwith, making our way back to Timber Lane where we drive back to Sheffield. Message me if you have any questions.
Public transport or car sharing options:
Please note there is no public transport to the walk start, so it will be driving only. If you need a lift please let me know and I will arrange one for you. If you can drive then that is great, but please car share where possible. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from Sheffield Centre.

Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, and food and water. Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared

Sign-up:
Sign-up for this walk opens 5 days before the event. If you sign up and can no longer make it, please be respectful of others and remove yourself from the event so that others can take your place. We request you do this ***NO LATER THAN 6pm*** the night before the walk.

Please note:
Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks, there is no need to contact us in advance, and as long as you have a place on our Meetup booking system you can just show up. Non-members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/faqs.