Mercaston walks

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution.This is Walk 22 of The Pentrich Revolution Walks.

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.

Along the Bentley Brook to an interesting village and church.

A quick stroll to the village with a brief riverside interlude.

Valley and parkland views on either side of the River Dove.

Above and along the Dove valley to a Peak District classic.

Glorious mountain bike routes with long stretches off-road.

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.

Good views over the Dove Valley, and a short section of the Tissington Trail, a disused railway.

Superb open parkland, historic buildings and extensive views over Mappleton, the Dove Valley and beyond.

A walk of endless vistas, visiting a Peak District classic and returning via an extended stroll along the beautiful Dove.

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.

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.

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.

A mostly level stroll through meadows and along a stretch of the former railway line.

A beautiful ride along the Tissington Trail and National Cycle Network 548, mostly on off-road tracks and cycle-ways.

An all-day Peak District classic, with refreshment opportunities en route

Walk to a picturesque village green and pub, returning via pasture land.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

This Staffordshire stroll visits the site of the largest non-nuclear explosion in the world - the Fauld Crater. It is an easy walk and offers an interesting diversion for an hour or so.