Cromford walks

Lea Riber Tansley ( Download : PDF )

7.08mi +1122ft -1115ft 4h15 Moderate
Starting point in Cromford - Derbyshire

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

Cromford Canal and Sheep Pasture Top views ( Download : PDF )

4.08mi +505ft -522ft 2h20 Moderate
Starting point in Cromford - Derbyshire

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.

Middleton Top and Harboro Rocks ( Download : PDF )

7.31mi +768ft -748ft 4h00 Moderate
Starting point in Middleton (Derbyshire) - Derbyshire

A circular walk around Middleton Top area. The 360° view offered by Harboro' Rocks over Carsington Water reservoir is incredible. It is also an opportunity to have a closer look at the windmills.

Fritchley, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

4.16mi +499ft -525ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Crich - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. After leaving South Wingfield, on the night of the 9th June 1817, the rebels passed through the Fritchley area, visiting farms to demand weapons and men as they marched towards Nottingham. Retrace some of their steps on this walk and discover some anecdotes about that period. This is Walk 3 Fritchley from the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group.

Ambergate, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

5.74mi +423ft -413ft 3h00 Moderate
Starting point in Ripley (Derbyshire) - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. Walking from the Derwent Valley into Amber Valley and the events of the 1817 Pentrich Rising. This is Walk 21 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Winster and Surrounds ( Download : PDF )

5.15mi +656ft -650ft 2h55 Moderate
Starting point in Winster - Derbyshire

Nice, easy fine weather walk starting from the beautiful village of Winster. Lovely views as you travel through different terrains.

South Wingfield, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

4.32mi +472ft -486ft 2h25 Moderate
Starting point in South Wingfield - Derbyshire

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.

South Wingfield, Pentrich, Giltbrook, Pentrich Revolution Group ( Download : PDF )

14.95mi +919ft -1093ft 7h40 Difficult
Starting point in South Wingfield - Derbyshire

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.

Heage, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

6.45mi +331ft -318ft 3h15 Moderate
Starting point in Ripley (Derbyshire) - Derbyshire

This circular route starts from Heage Windmill and follows parts of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution story. This is Walk 4 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

The Aftermath, Alfreton, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

4.6mi +371ft -377ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Pentrich - Derbyshire

The walk will visit places in and around Pentrich and the Amber Valley which remind us of the impact of the June 1817 ‘Pentrich Revolution’ on people's lives one year after the Rising. This is Walk 20 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Pentrich, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

4.47mi +187ft -194ft 2h15 Moderate
Starting point in Pentrich - Derbyshire

This circular route starts from The Dog Inn and follows parts of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution story. The largest community in the area in 1817, Pentrich was the centre of planning for the rebellion in Derbyshire. En-route see the commemorative plaques placed by the Pentrich Historical Society. This is Walk 5 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Alfreton, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

2.1mi +105ft -105ft 1h05 Easy
Starting point in Alfreton - Derbyshire

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.

Alfreton and Oakerthorpe ( Download : PDF )

4.23mi +289ft -279ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Alfreton - Derbyshire

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

Swanwick, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

4.01mi +249ft -249ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Swanwick - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution where many joined the rising from the Swanwick area, where discontent among miners and framework knitters had already been expressed in Luddite activity and an active Hampden Club. The walk will also pass the interesting industrial heritage of the area. This is Walk 7 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Ripley, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

2.72mi +197ft -197ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Ripley (Derbyshire) - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Ripley was a smaller town than Pentrich, but it played an important part in the Pentrich Revolution. There was much support here for reform and many joined the rebels’ march. This is Walk 8 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Chatsworth Estate, Calton Pastures and Edensor ( Download : PDF )

7.55mi +974ft -988ft 4h20 Moderate
Starting point in Edensor - Derbyshire

Really lovely varied walk starting at Calton Lees and climbing up to Calton Pastures with great views over the surrounding area of Bakewell and Chatsworth House. After passing the house climb through Stand Wood and return to the car park via Beeley.

Codnor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk ( Download : PDF )

2.65mi +148ft -164ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Codnor - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. After visiting the Butterley Works, the rebels continued their march through the night of the 9th June 1817 towards Nottingham. At Codnor they sought refreshment and shelter from the rain in public houses and continued their search for weapons, being joined by those from Ripley, Heage, Swanwick and Alfreton. This is Walk 9 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale ( Download : PDF )

7.95mi +541ft -545ft 4h10 Moderate
Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

A Peak District walk that traverses pretty Lathkill and Bradford Dales. The walk also includes a section of the Limestone Way.

Lathkill & Bradford Dales (short version) ( Download : PDF )

5.94mi +548ft -554ft 3h10 Moderate
Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk provides a shorter route for visiting Lathkill and Bradford Dales.

Gardom’s and Birchen Edges ( Download : PDF )

3.13mi +377ft -361ft 1h45 Moderate
Starting point in Baslow and Bubnell - Derbyshire

Pleasant woodland and moorland walking with two contrasting edge walks and more great views.

Chatsworth and Baslow ( Download : PDF )

7.93mi +843ft -846ft 4h25 Moderate
Starting point in Baslow and Bubnell - Derbyshire

A walk full of interest and contrast, from prehistoric rock art to grand architecture to classic Derbyshire gritstone.

Birchen Edge ( Download : PDF )

1.87mi +315ft -315ft 1h10 Easy
Starting point in Baslow and Bubnell - Derbyshire

See Nelson’s Monument and the Three Ships - a short walk with lots of interest and great views over Derbyshire.

Chatsworth House walk ( Download : PDF )

3.05mi +72ft -72ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Baslow and Bubnell - Derbyshire

Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.

A Circular Walk from Baslow to Rowsley and Beeley ( Download : PDF )

12.83mi +863ft -863ft 6h40 Moderate
Starting point in Baslow and Bubnell - Derbyshire

This is a varied walk skirting the Chatsworth Estate through woods and moorland.

Magpie Mine & Over Haddon from Ashford-in-the Water ( Download : PDF )

7.06mi +794ft -791ft 3h55 Moderate
Starting point in Ashford in the Water - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk starts in the pretty village of Ashford-in-the-Water and explores the limestone country lying to the south of the Wye Valley. The routes visits the remains of Magpie Mine, the village of Over Haddon and uses mainly field paths to complete the route.

Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Great Shacklow Wood ( Download : PDF )

5.76mi +673ft -650ft 3h15 Moderate
Starting point in Ashford in the Water - Derbyshire

A lovely walk from Ashford in the Water taking in a wide range of terrains including two dales, the River Wye and the Great Shacklow Wood. It's a good un!