Easy · linear
Rowsley to Chatsworth via the Derwent
A linear approach from the south, following the Derwent up through Beeley and into the park at Calton Lees, arriving at the house along the river. Peak Rail's steam trains run from Rowsley in season, which makes a good return leg by bus or a second car.
- 4 miles (6 km)
- 2 hours
- On leads in the park
At a glance
- Distance
- 4 miles (6 km)
- Time
- 2 hours at an easy pace
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Shape
- Linear (return the same way or by bus)
- Start
- Rowsley (Peak Village), DE4 2JE
- Terrain
- Lane, riverside field path and parkland; a few stiles.
- Dogs
- On leads in the park
- Pushchairs
- No
Highlights
- Caudwell's Mill at Rowsley
- The Derwent below Beeley
- Calton Lees and the southern park
The route
- From Rowsley walk north on the lane to Beeley.
- Take the field path along the river to the park entrance at Calton Lees.
- Follow the estate road north to the house.
Parking, loos and cafes at the start
Within about three-quarters of a mile of Rowsley (Peak Village), from OpenStreetMap.
Car park
2.8 miles (4.5 km) from the house, to the south
Near Rowsley
- 8 spaces
Caudwell's Mill
2.8 miles (4.5 km) from the house, to the south
Near Rowsley
Derbyshire Dales District Council car park
2.7 miles (4.3 km) from the house, to the south
Near Rowsley
- Free
Public toilets
2.7 miles (4.4 km) from the house, to the south
Near Rowsley
- Limited wheelchair access
Car park
2.9 miles (4.6 km) from the house, to the south
Near Rowsley
Grouse and Claret
2.6 miles (4.2 km) from the house, to the south
Bakewell Road, Rowsley, DE4 2EB
Chatsworth Kitchen
2.5 miles (4.1 km) from the house, to the south
Rowsley, DE4 2JE
Adventure Bikes
2.5 miles (4.1 km) from the house, to the south
Rowsley, DE4 2JE
Pubs at the end
2 pubs in Rowsley and Beeley, the villages this walk finishes in or passes through.
Grouse and Claret
2.6 miles (4.2 km) from Chatsworth House, to the south
Bakewell Road, Rowsley, DE4 2EB
The Beeley Inn
1.7 miles (2.7 km) from Chatsworth House, to the south
Beeley, DE4 2NZ
- Serves food
- Outdoor seating
- Rooms
Other walks
Sources
- Place listings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under the ODbL; snapshot taken 4 September 2026. Names, opening hours and websites are as recorded by volunteers and can be out of date — check before you rely on them, and fix errors on OpenStreetMap itself.
- Official facts checked against the official suggested walks on 3 September 2026. Prices, dates and rules change; the official site is the final word.