Calow walks

Hardwick Hall offers many different walking paths.
This particular walk is a good introduction to both the hall and the Rowthorne and Teversal Trails. Lovely walk through different landscapes, relatively flat and easy going except for the hill in Hardwick There are several variations incorporating other routes including Pleasley Country Park.

Two pretty hamlets with superb views over the Doe Lea valley to Hardwick Hall.

A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.

A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.

A level lakeside and woodland stroll with a climb through open parkland to Hardwick Hall.

A level lakeside and woodland stroll with an optional climb through open parkland to Hardwick Hall.

A gradual climb to the one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire, returning via Hardwick Hall.

A hilly walk to a pretty village and historic private house, with two picturesque fords to add interest.

A lake- and streamside stroll in a wooded valley with distant views of Chesterfield’s twisted spire.

Hills, woods, streams and villages: a varied hike around the Barlow valley.

An easy walk in the countryside around Alfreton and Oakerthorpe area going through fields and bluebell woodlands with nice views onto Amber valley.

This historical walk is part of the Bicentennial walk (2017), Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. It starts in Alfreton and finishes in Giltbrook.

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. Sutton in Ashfield was the home of the family of Jeremiah Brandreth, a leader of the Pentrich Revolution. The town continued to be a centre of agitation for reform. This is Walk 14 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. Alfreton, an historic town recorded in the Domesday Book, was an important centre in 1817, as a crossroads for the Turnpike roads between Chesterfield, Derby, Nottingham, and the High Peak, and centre of the most important coal mining area in the county. This is Walk 6 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

This historical walk is part of the Bicentennial walk (2017), Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. It starts in South Wingfield and finishes in Giltbrook. This is Walk 19 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. Home of many of the rebels and starting point for their march following previous protests at low wages, Luddite attacks, rick burning, and reform, support for the Hampden Club. This is Walk 2 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Enjoy the great views and history around Cromford Canal and Sheep Pasture Top views. Go up into the woods learning all about the local industry before enjoying the view onto Derwent valley at the top, then finish your walk with a nice drink at the pub.

A good mixed terrain walk with great views. The early footpath rising through the woods was not well used so poorly defined.