Clifton Grove and River Trent from Barton Green - Nottinghamshire
Departure from Nottingham
A pleasant and easy walk in Nottinghamshire encompassing tree-side tracks, open fields, the River Trent, Clifton Village and a farm.
Some Highlights of Nottingham
Departure from 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
Departure from 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.
Shardlow - Trent & Mersey Canal - River Derwent - Great Wilne Loop
Departure from Shardlow and Great Wilne (Derbyshire)
A short walk on the outskirts of England's most interesting inland port. Incorporating the first lock on the Trent and Mersey Canal, The River Derwent, just before it meets the River Trent, and a chance to see lots of varied wildlife and historic architecture.
Belton, Osgathorpe, Worthington & Wilson From Diseworth
Departure from 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.
Ilkeston, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from Erewash (Derbyshire)
This is a short urban walk around the centre of Ilkeston which traces the connections of the town to the Pentrich Rising of 1817. In the early 1800s Ilkeston was a village of 2000 people. William Felkin, born here in 1795, a framework knitter or stockinger, became mayor of Nottingham and a respected historian. He recalled that ‘the streets were dirty and unpaved’ and ‘noted the ‘squalid wretchedness of their abodes’, many ‘little better than huts inside or outside.
This is Walk 23 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Around the remains of Dale Abbey and The Hermitage cave
Departure from Ockbrook and Borrowash (Derbyshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Ockbrook Morvian Settlement, the remains of Dale Abbey, Hermit's Wood, The Hermitage cave "troglodyte", and beautiful views of Derby countryside. This walk has several wooden stiles and steep steps. It also crosses horse and stoke fields so please keep dogs under control.
Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from 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
Departure from Eastwood CP (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.
Moorgreen Res & Felley Mills Track
Departure from 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.
Langley Mill, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
Departure from Aldercar and Langley Mill CP (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
Departure from Heanor and Loscoe CP (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.
Heanor, Codnor, Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group
Departure from Heanor and Loscoe CP (Derbyshire)
This historical walk is part of the Bicentennial walk (2017), Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. It starts in Heanor and finishes in Giltbrook.
Newstead Abbey from Linby
Departure from Linby CP (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.
Hoby
Departure from 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.
Codnor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Frisby on the Wreake, Rotherby and Brooksby from Rearsby
Departure from 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.
Ripley, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Swanwick, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Pentrich, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
The Aftermath, Alfreton, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
More walks in Barton in Fabis
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aldercar and Langley Mill CP
- Aston upon Trent CP
- Awsworth
- Barrow upon Soar
- Belton
- Bestwood Village
- Bradmore
- Breaston
- Breedon on the Hill
- Broxtowe
- Bunny
- Burton Joyce
- Burton on the Wolds
- Castle Donington
- Charnwood
- Clipston
- Colwick
- Cossall
- Costock
- Cotes
- Cotgrave
- Dale Abbey
- Draycott and Church Wilne
- East Leake
- Eastwood CP
- Elvaston CP
- Erewash
- Gamston
- Gedling
- Gotham
- Greasley
- Hathern
- Heanor and Loscoe CP
- Holme Pierrepont
- Hopwell
- Hoton
- Hucknall
- Isley cum Langley
- Kegworth
- Keyworth
- Kimberley
- Kingston on Soar
- Lambley
- Lockington-Hemington
- Long Whatton and Diseworth
- Mapperley
- Normanton on Soar
- Normanton on the Wolds
- Nuthall
- Ockbrook and Borrowash
- Osgathorpe
- Plumtree
- Prestwold
- Quorndon
- Radcliffe on Trent
- Ratcliffe on Soar
- Rempstone
- Risley
- Ruddington
- Rushcliffe
- Sandiacre
- Sawley
- Seagrave
- Shardlow and Great Wilne
- Shepshed
- Shipley
- Sileby
- St. Albans
- Stanford on Soar
- Stanley and Stanley Common
- Stanton by Dale
- Stanton on the Wolds
- Stapleford
- Stoke Bardolph
- Stonebow Village
- Sutton Bonington
- Thorpe in the Glebe
- Thrumpton
- Thrussington
- Tollerton
- Trowell
- Walton on the Wolds
- West Hallam
- West Leake
- Whitwick
- Widmerpool
- Willoughby on the Wolds
- Woodborough
- Wymeswold
- Wysall