Alfreton and Oakerthorpe
Departure from Alfreton CP (Derbyshire)
An easy walk in the countryside around Alfreton and Oakerthorpe area going through fields and bluebell woodlands with nice views onto Amber valley.
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.
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.
Alfreton, Swanwick, Codnor, Giltbrook, Pentrich Revolution Group
Departure from Alfreton CP (Derbyshire)
This historical walk is part of the Bicentennial walk (2017), Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. It starts in Alfreton and finishes in Giltbrook.
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.
Hardwick Hall and the Rowthorne Trail
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
Hardwick Hall offers many different walking paths.
This particular walk is a good introduction to both the hall and the Rowthorne and Teversal Trails. Lovely walk through different landscapes, relatively flat and easy going except for the hill in Hardwick There are several variations incorporating other routes including Pleasley Country Park.
Stainsby and Astwith
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
Two pretty hamlets with superb views over the Doe Lea valley to Hardwick Hall.
Ault Hucknall Shorter version
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.
Ault Hucknall
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.
Kardwick Park
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A level lakeside and woodland stroll with a climb through open parkland to Hardwick Hall.
Hardwick Park
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A level lakeside and woodland stroll with an optional climb through open parkland to Hardwick Hall.
Silverhill Country Park
Departure from Ault Hucknall (Derbyshire)
A gradual climb to the one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire, returning via Hardwick Hall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Stretton CP
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aldercar and Langley Mill CP
- Alderwasley CP
- Alfreton CP
- Amber Valley
- Annesley CP
- Ashfield
- Ashleyhay CP
- Ashover CP
- Ault Hucknall
- Barlborough
- Barlow
- Baslow and Bubnell CP
- Beeley CP
- Belper CP
- Blackwell
- Bolsover
- Bonsall CP
- Brackenfield CP
- Brampton
- Brimington CP
- Brinsley CP
- Callow CP
- Calow
- Chatsworth CP
- Chesterfield
- Clay Cross CP
- Clowne
- Codnor CP
- Crich CP
- Cromford CP
- Darley Dale
- Denby CP
- Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP
- Eastwood CP
- Felley CP
- Glapwell
- Grassmoor, Hasland and Winswick
- Greasley
- Hazelwood CP
- Heanor and Loscoe CP
- Heath and Holmewood
- Holmesfield
- Holymoorside and Walton
- Hulland Ward CP
- Idridgehay and Alton CP
- Ironville CP
- Kilburn CP
- Matlock Bath CP
- Matlock Town
- Middleton CP
- Morton CP
- North East Derbyshire
- North Wingfield
- Northwood and Tinkersley CP
- Old Bolsover
- Pentrich CP
- Pilsley
- Pinxton
- Ripley
- Scarcliffe
- Selston CP
- Shirland and Higham CP
- Shottle and Postern CP
- Somercotes CP
- South Darley
- South Normanton
- South Wingfield CP
- Staveley CP
- Sutton cum Duckmanton CP
- Swanwick CP
- Tansley CP
- Temple Normanton
- Tibshelf
- Tupton
- Turnditch CP
- Unstone
- Wessington CP
- Wingerworth
- Wirksworth CP