Normanton on Soar walks

Belton, Osgathorpe, Worthington & Wilson From Diseworth

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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.

Shardlow - Trent & Mersey Canal - River Derwent - Great Wilne Loop

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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.

Clifton Grove and River Trent from Barton Green - Nottinghamshire

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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.

Old John & Beacon Hill

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Old John & Beacon Hill

Departure from Newtown Linford (Leicestershire)

This circular walk in rural Leicestershire climbs two of the county's most popular hills - Old John and Beacon Hill. In addition, the route includes visits to Ulverscroft Priory and the pretty village of Newtown Linford.

Frisby on the Wreake, Rotherby and Brooksby from Rearsby

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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.

Hoby

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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.

Around the remains of Dale Abbey and The Hermitage cave

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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.

Some Highlights of Nottingham

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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

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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 Revolution Walks.

Ilkeston, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

Derby, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

Bosworth Ramble - Market Bosworth

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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.

From Bingham, including Car Colston

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Departure from Bingham (Nottinghamshire)

A lovely walk starting in the market town of Bingham, Nottinghamshire. Leading into the quiet countryside with mosty well-kept paths to Car Colston, where you can have a well-deserved refreshing drink in a dog friendly pub, before heading back to Bingham.

Eastwood, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

Langley Mill, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

Heanor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

Heanor, Codnor, Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group

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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.

Burrough Hill & Somerby from Twyford

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Departure from Twyford and Thorpe (Leicestershire)

This circular walk to the east of Leicester follows a section of the Leicestershire Round. The walk visits the villages of Somerby, Thorpe Satchville, Owston and, of course, Twyford.

Moorgreen Res & Felley Mills Track

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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.

Newstead Abbey from Linby

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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.

Codnor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

Gunthorpe & Caythorpe from Hoveringham

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Gunthorpe & Caythorpe from Hoveringham

Departure from Hoveringham (Nottinghamshire)

This circular Nottinghamshire walk explores a section of the River Trent and the surrounding countryside. The route includes the villages of Gunthorpe, Caythorpe and Hoveringham.

Rolleston, and Skeffington from Billesdon

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Departure from Billesdon (Leicestershire)

A linear Leicestershire walk which uses paths and bridleways to explore the countryside to the south and east of the Billesdon. Return to the start can be made using Centrebus route 747 which has a regular service between Skeffington and Billesdon.

Belper, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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Belper, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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.

Ripley, Codnor, Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group

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Departure from Ripley (Derbyshire)

This historical walk is part of the Bicentennial walk (2017), Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. It starts in Ripley and finishes in Giltbrook.

Ripley, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

Heage, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution

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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 Revolution Walks.

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