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Belper, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
Derby, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
1.45 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Derby
The walk visits sites in Derby associated with the planning of the rebellion, and the trial and execution of the Pentrich rebels.This is Walk 15 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.
Fenny Bentley
4.29 mi
+240 ft
-256 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Along the Bentley Brook to an interesting village and church.
Mappleton & the River Dove
2.18 mi
+187 ft
-200 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
A quick stroll to the village with a brief riverside interlude.
Hanging Bridge & Okeover Park
4.82 mi
+331 ft
-341 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Valley and parkland views on either side of the River Dove.
Thorpe and Dovedale
6.65 mi
+315 ft
-341 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Above and along the Dove valley to a Peak District classic.
Tissington Trail Cycle
15.07 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,427 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Glorious mountain bike routes with long stretches off-road.
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.
Callow Top & Tissington Trail
2.30 mi
+354 ft
-344 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Good views over the Dove Valley, and a short section of the Tissington Trail, a disused railway.
Okeover Park
3.53 mi
+361 ft
-361 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Superb open parkland, historic buildings and extensive views over Mappleton, the Dove Valley and beyond.
Thorpe and Dovedale
5.75 mi
+358 ft
-367 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
A walk of endless vistas, visiting a Peak District classic and returning via an extended stroll along the beautiful Dove.
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.
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.
Tissington Trail stroll
2.85 mi
+75 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
A mostly level stroll through meadows and along a stretch of the former railway line.
Ballidon and the Tissington Trail
14.28 mi
+709 ft
-689 ft
30 mins
Moderate
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
A beautiful ride along the Tissington Trail and National Cycle Network 548, mostly on off-road tracks and cycle-ways.
Dovedale
8.19 mi
+705 ft
-719 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
An all-day Peak District classic, with refreshment opportunities en route
Parwich circular
4.58 mi
+449 ft
-476 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
Walk to a picturesque village green and pub, returning via pasture land.
Lea Riber Tansley
Visorando Member7.08 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Mercaston
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- Alderwasley CP
- Aldwark CP
- Alkmonton CP
- Amber Valley
- Anslow
- Ash CP
- Ashbourne CP
- Ashleyhay CP
- Atlow CP
- Ballidon CP
- Barrow upon Trent
- Barton Blount CP
- Bearwardcote CP
- Belper CP
- Biggin CP
- Bonsall CP
- Boylestone CP
- Bradbourne CP
- Bradley CP
- Brailsford CP
- Brassington CP
- Breadsall
- Burnaston CP
- Callow CP
- Carsington CP
- Church Broughton CP
- Clifton and Compton CP
- Crich CP
- Cromford CP
- Cubley
- Dalbury Lees CP
- Denby CP
- Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP
- Duffield
- Eaton and Alsop CP
- Edlaston and Wyaston CP
- Egginton CP
- Etwall CP
- Fenny Bentley CP
- Findern CP
- Foremark CP
- Foston and Scropton CP
- Hanbury
- Hatton CP
- Hazelwood CP
- Hilton CP
- Hognaston CP
- Holbrook CP
- Hollington CP
- Hoon CP
- Hopton CP
- Horsley
- Horsley Woodhouse CP
- Hulland CP
- Hulland Ward CP
- Hungry Bentley CP
- Ible CP
- Idridgehay and Alton CP
- Ingleby CP
- Ivonbrook Grange CP
- Kedleston
- Kilburn CP
- Kirk Ireton
- Kirk Langley CP
- Kniveton CP
- Little Eaton
- Longford CP
- Mackworth
- Mapleton CP
- Marston on Dove CP
- Matlock Bath CP
- Middleton CP
- Morley
- Newton Grange CP
- Offcote and Underwood CP
- Osleston and Thurvaston CP
- Osmaston CP
- Parwich CP
- Pentrich CP
- Quarndon
- Radbourne CP
- Ravensdale Park CP
- Repton CP
- Ripley
- Rodsley CP
- Rolleston on Dove
- Shirley CP
- Shottle and Postern CP
- Snelston CP
- South Wingfield CP
- Stanton by Bridge CP
- Stenson Fields
- Stretton
- Sudbury CP
- Sutton on the Hill
- Swarkestone CP
- Thorpe CP
- Tissington and Lea Hall CP
- Trusley CP
- Turnditch CP
- Tutbury
- Twyford and Stenson
- Wessington CP
- Weston Underwood
- Willington CP
- Windley CP
- Wirksworth CP
- Yeaveley CP
- Yeldersley CP