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Cromford CP walks
Lea Riber Tansley
Visorando Member
7.08 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cromford CP (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
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.08 mi
+518 ft
-502 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Amber Valley (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
7.31 mi
+594 ft
-597 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Middleton CP (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
4.16 mi
+591 ft
-614 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Crich CP (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 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Winster and Surrounds
5.14 mi
+653 ft
-650 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Winster CP (Derbyshire)
Nice, easy fine weather walk starting from the beautiful village of Winster. Lovely views as you travel through different terrains.
Ambergate, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
5.74 mi
+505 ft
-495 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ripley (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 Revolution Walks.
South Wingfield, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
4.32 mi
+512 ft
-522 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from South Wingfield CP (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 Revolution Walks.
South Wingfield, Pentrich, Giltbrook, Pentrich Revolution Group
14.95 mi
+912 ft
-1,089 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from South Wingfield CP (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 Revolution Walks.
Heage, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
6.45 mi
+299 ft
-279 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ripley (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 Revolution Walks.
The Aftermath, Alfreton, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
4.60 mi
+367 ft
-397 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pentrich CP (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 Revolution Walks.
Pentrich, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
4.47 mi
+184 ft
-194 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pentrich CP (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 Revolution Walks.
Belper, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
2.92 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Belper CP (Derbyshire)
This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution.This is Walk 22 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Alfreton, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
2.10 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Alfreton CP (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 Revolution Walks.
Alfreton and Oakerthorpe
4.23 mi
+305 ft
-289 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Alfreton CP (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
4.01 mi
+259 ft
-259 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Swanwick CP (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 Revolution Walks.
Alfreton, Swanwick, Codnor, Giltbrook, Pentrich Revolution Group
11.99 mi
+515 ft
-728 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Alfreton CP (Derbyshire)
This historical walk is part of the Bicentennial walk (2017), Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. It starts in Alfreton and finishes in Giltbrook.
Ripley, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
2.72 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Ripley (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 Revolution Walks.
Ripley, Codnor, Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group
9.28 mi
+246 ft
-551 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ripley (Derbyshire)
This historical walk is part of the Bicentennial walk (2017), Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. It starts in Ripley and finishes in Giltbrook.
Chatsworth Estate, Calton Pastures and Edensor
7.55 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Edensor CP (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.
Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale
7.95 mi
+545 ft
-548 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from 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)
5.94 mi
+541 ft
-541 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Youlgreave (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk provides a shorter route for visiting Lathkill and Bradford Dales.
Codnor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
2.65 mi
+164 ft
-184 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Codnor CP (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 Revolution Walks.
Bakewell to Grindleford, or how to catch the "quick" train to Manchester
8.24 mi
+807 ft
-666 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bakewell CP (Derbyshire)
Bakewell to Manchester by public transport was a 2h30 trip. Too much of a sitting for us. We decided to walk the 13 k up to Grindleford (3h30 walk) and catch the train from there (1 hour to Manchester Piccadilly). The start is a bit abrupt, the section along the river splendid, and there is a pub 5 minutes before the train station, if you've missed your train (or if you're early for the next one)...
Gardom’s and Birchen Edges
3.13 mi
+440 ft
-427 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
Pleasant woodland and moorland walking with two contrasting edge walks and more great views.
Chatsworth and Baslow
7.93 mi
+869 ft
-869 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
A walk full of interest and contrast, from prehistoric rock art to grand architecture to classic Derbyshire gritstone.
Birchen Edge
1.87 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
See Nelson’s Monument and the Three Ships - a short walk with lots of interest and great views over Derbyshire.
Chatsworth House
3.05 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
From Baslow to Rowsley and Beeley
12.83 mi
+997 ft
-994 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
This is a varied walk skirting the Chatsworth Estate through woods and moorland.
Magpie Mine & Over Haddon from Ashford-in-the Water
7.06 mi
+837 ft
-833 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ashford in the Water CP (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
5.76 mi
+682 ft
-666 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ashford in the Water CP (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!
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- Alderwasley CP
- Aldwark CP
- Alfreton CP
- Amber Valley
- Ashbourne CP
- Ashleyhay CP
- Ashover CP
- Atlow CP
- Bakewell CP
- Ballidon CP
- Beeley CP
- Belper CP
- Biggin CP
- Birchover CP
- Bonsall CP
- Brackenfield CP
- Bradbourne CP
- Bradley CP
- Brailsford CP
- Brampton
- Brassington CP
- Breadsall
- Brimington CP
- Callow CP
- Calow
- Carsington CP
- Chatsworth CP
- Chesterfield
- Clay Cross CP
- Codnor CP
- Crich CP
- Darley Dale
- Denby CP
- Derbyshire Dales
- Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP
- Duffield
- Edensor CP
- Edlaston and Wyaston CP
- Elton
- Grassmoor, Hasland and Winswick
- Gratton
- Great Longstone CP
- Harthill
- Hassop CP
- Hazelwood CP
- Hognaston CP
- Holbrook CP
- Holymoorside and Walton
- Hopton CP
- Horsley
- Horsley Woodhouse CP
- Hulland CP
- Hulland Ward CP
- Ible CP
- Idridgehay and Alton CP
- Ivonbrook Grange CP
- Kedleston
- Kilburn CP
- Kirk Ireton
- Kniveton CP
- Little Eaton
- Matlock Bath CP
- Matlock Town
- Mercaston
- Middleton CP
- Morley
- Morton CP
- Nether Haddon CP
- North East Derbyshire
- North Wingfield
- Northwood and Tinkersley CP
- Offcote and Underwood CP
- Osmaston CP
- Over Haddon CP
- Pentrich CP
- Pilsley
- Pilsley CP
- Quarndon
- Ravensdale Park CP
- Ripley
- Rodsley CP
- Rowland CP
- Rowsley CP
- Shirland and Higham CP
- Shirley CP
- Shottle and Postern CP
- Smalley CP
- South Darley
- South Wingfield CP
- Stanley and Stanley Common
- Stanton CP
- Stretton CP
- Swanwick CP
- Tansley CP
- Temple Normanton
- Tupton
- Turnditch CP
- Wessington CP
- Weston Underwood
- Windley CP
- Wingerworth
- Winster CP
- Wirksworth CP
- Yeldersley CP
- Youlgreave