The Fauld Crater from Hanbury
Departure from Hanbury (Staffordshire)
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.
Derby, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
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.
Middleton Circular
Departure from Middleton CP (Warwickshire)
Pleasant mainly flat circular walk starting and ending at a pub.
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.
Bosworth Ramble - Market Bosworth
Departure from Market Bosworth (Leicestershire)
Walk through the small market town of Market Bosworth, a stroll by the canal, and a walk through fields that may have been fought over in the Battle of Bosworth; the last significant battle of the war of the roses in 1485.
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.
Fenny Bentley
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Along the Bentley Brook to an interesting village and church.
Mappleton & the River Dove
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
A quick stroll to the village with a brief riverside interlude.
Hanging Bridge & Okeover Park
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Valley and parkland views on either side of the River Dove.
Thorpe and Dovedale
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Above and along the Dove valley to a Peak District classic.
Tissington Trail Cycle
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Glorious mountain bike routes with long stretches off-road.
Callow Top & Tissington Trail
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Good views over the Dove Valley, and a short section of the Tissington Trail, a disused railway.
Okeover Park
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Superb open parkland, historic buildings and extensive views over Mappleton, the Dove Valley and beyond.
Thorpe and Dovedale
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.
George Eliot's Nuneaton Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
Discover the market town of Nuneaton, Warwickshire’s largest town, and one with a claim to lie at the very heart of England in the footsteps of a veritable literary giant.
Belper, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
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.
Bermuda Park to Bedworth Railway Stations, Rail Trails
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
A surprisingly rural walk between two stations on the Coventry to Nuneaton line. The route starts at Bermuda Park on the southern outskirts of Nuneaton and follows the Coventry Canal to Marston Junction before field paths bring you to the town of Bedworth.
Dovedale, Milldale and Alstonfield
Departure from Thorpe CP (Derbyshire)
Lovely walk through one the Peak District's most famous dales, the beautiful village of Alstonfield, finishing with a traverse around Bunster Hill. This is a great walk on a sunny winter's day as the sun shines into Dovedale most of the day.
A high-level Dovedale Route
Departure from Ilam (Staffordshire)
This walk captures many of the highlights of southern Dovedale in the Peak District National Park. Starting from near Thorpe Cloud, the walk takes the high level route, avoiding the crowds and provides dramatic views across the valley to both Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
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.
Dovedale
Departure from Ilam (Staffordshire)
Famous circular walk passing by the Dovedale stepping stones. Dog friendly.
Heage, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Tissington Trail stroll
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
A mostly level stroll through meadows and along a stretch of the former railway line.
Dovedale
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
An all-day Peak District classic, with refreshment opportunities en route
Parwich circular
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
Walk to a picturesque village green and pub, returning via pasture land.
Ballidon and the Tissington Trail
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.
Ambergate, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Bedworth to Bulkington Railway Stations, Rail Trails
Departure from Nuneaton and Bedworth (Warwickshire)
From the market town of Bedworth this trail takes you on field paths to the Coventry Canal, up to Marston Junction and back via the Ashby Canal and the village of Bulkington.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aston Junction & Millennium Point, Birmingham
Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This walk explores the Industrial and canal heritage in Britain's second city, Birmingham. In addition the route includes some of the modern additions to Birmingham's history including the Bull Ring Shopping Centre.
Gas Street Basin & The Bull Ring, Birmingham
Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This stroll explores the modern face of the City of Birmingham with a peep into its past. The start is outside the Council House in Victoria Square.
Farmer's Bridge Locks & Centenary Sq, Birmingham
Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)
A look at the industrial heritage of the City of Birmingham. This city walk explores the northwestern sector of central Birmingham.
Brindley Place & the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)
This walk in Birmingham takes you through some modern redevelopment that is based around Birmingham's heritage before continuing to visit an area that has much heritage on offer but is still in use for its original purpose. The latter area is the Jewellery Quarter which even today is a fascinating place to explore.
Birmingham canals
Departure from Birmingham (West Midlands Combined Authority)
A circular walk along Birmingham canals, between old and new buildings. Ideal walk to photograph some unusual places and buildings.
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.
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- Alrewas
- Anglesey
- Anslow
- Appleby Magna
- Ash CP
- Ashby Woulds
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Austrey CP
- Barrow upon Trent
- Barton Blount CP
- Barton-under-Needwood
- Bearwardcote CP
- Boylestone CP
- Branston
- Bretby
- Brizlincote
- Burnaston CP
- Burton
- Castle Gresley
- Catton
- Cauldwell
- Chilcote
- Church Broughton CP
- Clifton Campville
- Coton in the Elms
- Dalbury Lees CP
- Doveridge
- Draycott in the Clay
- Dunstall
- East Staffordshire
- Edingale
- Egginton CP
- Elford
- Etwall CP
- Findern CP
- Fisherwick
- Foremark CP
- Foston and Scropton CP
- Fradley and Streethay
- Hanbury
- Harlaston
- Hartshorne
- Hatton CP
- Hilton CP
- Hoar Cross
- Hoon CP
- Horninglow and Eton
- Ingleby CP
- Lichfield
- Linton
- Lullington
- Marchington
- Marston on Dove CP
- Measham
- Netherseal
- Newborough
- Newton Regis CP
- Newton Solney CP
- Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe
- Outwoods
- Overseal
- Polesworth CP
- Radbourne CP
- Repton CP
- Rolleston on Dove
- Rosliston
- Seckington CP
- Shobnall
- Shuttington CP
- Smisby
- Snarestone
- Somersal Herbert CP
- South Derbyshire
- Stapenhill
- Stenson Fields
- Stretton
- Stretton en le Field
- Sudbury CP
- Sutton on the Hill
- Swinfen and Packington
- Tamworth
- Tatenhill
- Thorpe Constantine
- Ticknall CP
- Tutbury
- Twycross
- Twyford and Stenson
- Walton upon Trent
- Weeford
- Whittington
- Wigginton and Hopwas
- Willington CP
- Winshill
- Woodville
- Wychnor
- Yoxall