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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Repton CP
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- Alkmonton CP
- Anglesey
- Anslow
- Appleby Magna
- Ash CP
- Ashby Woulds
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Aston upon Trent CP
- Barrow upon Trent
- Barton Blount CP
- Bearwardcote CP
- Brailsford CP
- Branston
- Breadsall
- Breedon on the Hill
- Bretby
- Brizlincote
- Burnaston CP
- Burton
- Calke CP
- Castle Gresley
- Catton
- Cauldwell
- Chilcote
- Church Broughton CP
- Clifton Campville
- Coleorton
- Coton in the Elms
- Dalbury Lees CP
- Dale Abbey
- Drakelow
- Dunstall
- Edingale
- Egginton CP
- Elford
- Elvaston CP
- Etwall CP
- Findern CP
- Foremark CP
- Foston and Scropton CP
- Harlaston
- Hartshorne
- Hatton CP
- Heather
- Hilton CP
- Hollington CP
- Hoon CP
- Horninglow and Eton
- Hugglescote and Donington le Heath
- Ibstock
- Ingleby CP
- Kedleston
- Kirk Langley CP
- Linton
- Little Eaton
- Longford CP
- Lullington
- Mackworth
- Marston on Dove CP
- Measham
- Melbourne CP
- Mercaston
- Morley
- Netherseal
- Newton Solney CP
- Normanton Le Heath
- North West Leicestershire
- Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe
- Ockbrook and Borrowash
- Osgathorpe
- Osleston and Thurvaston CP
- Outwoods
- Overseal
- Packington
- Quarndon
- Radbourne CP
- Ravenstone with Snibstone
- Rodsley CP
- Rolleston on Dove
- Rosliston
- Shirley CP
- Shobnall
- Smisby
- Snarestone
- South Derbyshire
- Stanley and Stanley Common
- Stanton by Bridge CP
- Stapenhill
- Staunton Harold
- Stenson Fields
- Stretton
- Stretton en le Field
- Sutton on the Hill
- Swannington
- Swarkestone CP
- Swepstone
- Ticknall CP
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- Tutbury
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- Walton upon Trent
- Weston upon Trent CP
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- Winshill
- Woodville
- Worthington