Linby walks

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.

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.

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

3.1mi +72ft -79ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Nottinghamshire

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.

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

2.79mi +62ft -62ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Greasley - Nottinghamshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In the morning of 10th June the Pentrich rebels approached the stream, the Gilt Brook, marching down the Nottingham Road from Eastwood. This walk takes you to places associated with these events and follows the route of the final part of their march. This is Walk 13 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

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

4.96mi +207ft -187ft 2h30 Moderate
Starting point in Eastwood - Nottinghamshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. It takes you to places associated with the rebels’ march on the morning of 10th June 1817. This is Walk 12 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Silverhill Country Park ( Download : PDF )

6.34mi +292ft -269ft 3h10 Moderate
Starting point in Ault Hucknall - Derbyshire

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

Hardwick Park ( Download : PDF )

1.93mi +39ft -39ft 0h55 Easy
Starting point in Ault Hucknall - Derbyshire

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

Kardwick Park longer walk ( Download : PDF )

2.45mi +259ft -233ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Ault Hucknall - Derbyshire

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

Ault Hucknall ( Download : PDF )

5.06mi +289ft -289ft 2h35 Moderate
Starting point in Ault Hucknall - Derbyshire

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

Ault Hucknall Shorter version ( Download : PDF )

3.56mi +246ft -226ft 1h50 Moderate
Starting point in Ault Hucknall - Derbyshire

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

Stainsby and Astwith ( Download : PDF )

5.15mi +351ft -354ft 2h40 Moderate
Starting point in Ault Hucknall - Derbyshire

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

Hardwick Hall and the Rowthorne Trail ( Download : PDF )

6.74mi +308ft -308ft 3h20 Easy
Starting point in Ault Hucknall - Derbyshire

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.