The walk starts at the Footpath sign at the side of Tanners Yard, Greenfield. You can safely park here. The path initially follows the private road towards Greenfield Brewery but soon becomes a footpath following Chew Brook on your left.
Parking
Start/Finish
Parking
Carry on along this track. This stretch can be muddy after rain. If you are lucky you may spot a kingfisher looking for a meal. The stream here contains many fish, including trout. You will eventually cross a footbridge and arrive at a path T-junction, turn right here.
The path now continues uphill towards the old workers cottages on Bradbury’s Lane. The cottages were known as 40 Row being back to back with 20 one side and 20 the other side. Below to your left are the old mill buildings belonging to Fletchers Greenfield Paper Mills. On both sides, and above, are magnificent views of the hills around Dovestones.
Fletchers Greenfield Paper Mills
At the top of the path turn left and continue in front of the old workers cottages on Bradbury’s Lane.
You will soon arrive at Dovestones Reservoir. Take the right hand route round the reservoir. Good paths all the way round and lots of opportunities to extend the route.
Dovestones in winter
Dovestones in summer
When you arrive back at the dam end of Dovestones the return route is down the private lane off Bank Lane
This last section of the walk along Chew Brook valley was once a thriving industrial area with many local people employed here. It now provides a very pleasant end to our walk.
