Isley cum Langley walks

Belton, Osgathorpe, & Worthington from Diseworth ( Download : PDF )

10.3mi +302ft -285ft 5h00 Moderate
Starting point in Long Whatton and Diseworth - Leicestershire

This Leicestershire walk explores the northwest of the county. The walk visits a number of historic villages using paths, lanes and a section of old railway line. There are some opportunities for refreshments during the walk.

Belton, Osgathorpe, Worthington & Wilson From Diseworth ( Download : PDF )

13.71mi +492ft -476ft 6h45 Moderate
Starting point in Long Whatton and Diseworth - Leicestershire

A lengthy Leicestershire walk in the north west of the county. The walk visits a number of historic villages using paths, lanes and a section of old railway line. There are some opportunities for refreshments during the walk.

Clifton Grove and River Trent from Barton Green - Nottinghamshire ( Download : PDF )

2.16mi +138ft -125ft 1h05 Easy
Starting point in Nottingham

A pleasant and easy walk in Nottinghamshire encompassing tree-side tracks, open fields, the River Trent, Clifton Village and a farm.

Old John & Beacon Hill ( Download : PDF )

8.57mi +755ft -748ft 4h35 Moderate
Starting point in Newtown Linford - Leicestershire

This circular walk in rural Leicestershire climbs two of the county's most popular hills - Old John and Beacon Hill. In addition, the route includes visits to Ulverscroft Priory and the pretty village of Newtown Linford.

Bosworth Ramble - Market Bosworth ( Download : PDF )

7.47mi +197ft -223ft 3h35 Moderate
Starting point in Market Bosworth - Leicestershire

Walk through the small market town of Market Bosworth, a stroll by the canal, and a walk through fields that may have been fought over in the Battle of Bosworth; the last significant battle of the war of the roses in 1485.

Some Highlights of Nottingham ( Download : PDF )

8.08mi +325ft -295ft 4h00 Easy
Starting point in Nottingham

Great easy walk from the center of Nottingham to view the green spaces of Wollaton Park and the University of Nottingham then spot Robin Hood on the way back at Nottingham Castle.

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

1.44mi +39ft -36ft 0h40 Easy
Starting point in Nottingham

This urban walk visits sites associated with the planning of the rebellion, activities of government agents, preparations by the authorities to suppress the rising and the aftermath. This is Walk 1 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

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

3.71mi +262ft -266ft 1h55 Moderate
Starting point in Heanor and Loscoe - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In 1817 Heanor was a small settlement next to Heanor Hall and estate, where most were miners in shallow ‘bell pits’, quarrymen and domestic framework stocking knitters. Men from the area were to join the rebels as they marched from South Wingfield and Pentrich on 10th June 1817. This is Walk 10 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

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

5.18mi +207ft -217ft 2h35 Moderate
Starting point in Aldercar and Langley Mill - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. After walking through the night the rebels reached the crossing of the Erewash River at Langley Bridge. They were to stop for refreshment here at the Junction Navigation Inn, now the Great Northern public house, before continuing their march towards Eastwood. This is Walk 11 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Frisby on the Wreake, Rotherby and Brooksby from Rearsby ( Download : PDF )

12.24mi +207ft -207ft 5h50 Moderate
Starting point in Rearsby - Leicestershire

This Leicestershire walk starts from the attractive village of Rearsby and explores the countryside and villages lying to the east. The route also includes a section of the Leicestershire Round.

Hoby circular walk ( Download : PDF )

5.49mi +167ft -190ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Hoby with Rotherby - Leicestershire

This walk is about 5.5 miles long, starting and ending at the village of Hoby. There are fine views across the undulating Leicestershire countryside from the elevated ground near Ragdale Hall. The route and footpaths are well maintained with visible waymarkers and only a few stiles. Most paths are across crop or pasture fields but note some fields may contain bullocks depending on the time of year.

Moorgreen Res & Felley Mills Track ( Download : PDF )

5.99mi +240ft -240ft 3h00 Moderate
Starting point in Greasley - Nottinghamshire

A moderate walk for all weathers on well trodden tracks through varied terrain including woodland, along a reservoir and on open tracks with great views over the outer Nottinghamshire Countryside.

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.

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.

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.

Newstead Abbey from Linby ( Download : PDF )

5.46mi +135ft -135ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Linby - Nottinghamshire

This circular walk in Nottinghamshire starts from the attractive village of Linby, a conservation village, and uses part of the dismantled Great Northern Railway line to get to Newstead Abbey, the ruins of an Augustinian Priory built by Henry II in 1170. The return to Linby is through Abbey Woods and Papplewick village.

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.

Potters Marston, Normanton Park and Desford Crossroads from Croft ( Download : PDF )

10.9mi +276ft -253ft 5h15 Moderate
Starting point in Croft (Leicestershire) - Leicestershire

This Leicestershire walk explores the area to the west and north of the village of Croft, which lies to the south-east of Leicester. The walk uses paths and bridleways and a section of road walking to complete the route.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peatling Magna & Arnesby From Countesthorpe ( Download : PDF )

6.83mi +203ft -217ft 3h20 Moderate
Starting point in Countesthorpe - Leicestershire

This Leicestershire walk explores the countryside and villages to the southeast of Countesthorpe. The route includes a section of the Leicestershire Round long distance footpath.

Peatling Magna from Countesthorpe ( Download : PDF )

4.43mi +112ft -108ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Countesthorpe - Leicestershire

A pleasant amble through the Leicestershire countryside that lies to the south of Countesthorpe. The route visits the village of Peatling Magna before heading north back to the start.

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.

Grand Union Canal from Great Glen ( Download : PDF )

2.81mi +36ft -36ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Great Glen - Leicestershire

A short Leicestershire walk that explores the countryside to the south of Great Glen. The walk also includes a short section of the Grand Union Canal including Crane's Lock.

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.