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.
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.
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.
Fritchley, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 Fritchley from the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group.
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.
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.
Lea Riber Tansley
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.
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.
Cromford Canal and Sheep Pasture Top views
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.
South Wingfield, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
South Wingfield, Pentrich, Giltbrook, Pentrich Revolution Group
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
Middleton Top and Harboro Rocks
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.
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.
Alfreton, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution
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 and South Wingfield Revolution group.
More walks in Hazelwood CP
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- Aldercar and Langley Mill CP
- Alderwasley CP
- Aldwark CP
- Alfreton CP
- Amber Valley
- Ash CP
- Ashleyhay CP
- Ashover CP
- Aston upon Trent CP
- Atlow CP
- Barton Blount CP
- Bearwardcote CP
- Belper CP
- Biggin CP
- Birchover CP
- Blackwell
- Bonsall CP
- Brackenfield CP
- Bradbourne CP
- Bradley CP
- Brailsford CP
- Brassington CP
- Breadsall
- Burnaston CP
- Callow CP
- Carsington CP
- Codnor CP
- Crich CP
- Cromford CP
- Dalbury Lees CP
- Dale Abbey
- Denby CP
- Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP
- Draycott and Church Wilne
- Duffield
- Elton
- Elvaston CP
- Erewash
- Etwall CP
- Findern CP
- Hatton CP
- Heanor and Loscoe CP
- Hilton CP
- Hognaston CP
- Holbrook CP
- Hollington CP
- Hoon CP
- Hopton CP
- Hopwell
- Horsley
- Horsley Woodhouse CP
- Hulland CP
- Hulland Ward CP
- Ible CP
- Idridgehay and Alton CP
- Ironville CP
- Ivonbrook Grange CP
- Kedleston
- Kilburn CP
- Kirk Ireton
- Kirk Langley CP
- Little Eaton
- Longford CP
- Mackworth
- Mapperley
- Marston on Dove CP
- Matlock Bath CP
- Matlock Town
- Mercaston
- Middleton CP
- Morley
- Morton CP
- Ockbrook and Borrowash
- Osleston and Thurvaston CP
- Pentrich CP
- Pilsley
- Quarndon
- Radbourne CP
- Ravensdale Park CP
- Ripley
- Shardlow and Great Wilne
- Shipley
- Shirland and Higham CP
- Shirley CP
- Shottle and Postern CP
- Smalley CP
- Somercotes CP
- South Darley
- South Normanton
- South Wingfield CP
- Stanley and Stanley Common
- Stenson Fields
- Stretton CP
- Sutton on the Hill
- Swanwick CP
- Tansley CP
- Tibshelf
- Trusley CP
- Turnditch CP
- Twyford and Stenson
- Wessington CP
- West Hallam
- Weston Underwood
- Windley CP
- Winster CP
- Wirksworth CP
- Yeldersley CP