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.
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.
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.
Winster and Surrounds
Departure from Winster CP (Derbyshire)
Nice, easy fine weather walk starting from the beautiful village of Winster. Lovely views as you travel through different terrains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chatsworth Estate, Calton Pastures and Edensor
Departure from Edensor CP (Derbyshire)
Really lovely varied walk starting at Calton Lees and climbing up to Calton Pastures with great views over the surrounding area of Bakewell and Chatsworth House. After passing the house climb through Stand Wood and return to the car park via Beeley.
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.
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.
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.
Chatsworth and Baslow
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
A walk full of interest and contrast, from prehistoric rock art to grand architecture to classic Derbyshire gritstone.
Gardom’s and Birchen Edges
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
Pleasant woodland and moorland walking with two contrasting edge walks and more great views.
Birchen Edge
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
See Nelson’s Monument and the Three Ships - a short walk with lots of interest and great views over Derbyshire.
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.
Chatsworth House
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
Millthorpe and Barlow Woodseats
Departure from Barlow (Derbyshire)
A hilly walk to a pretty village and historic private house, with two picturesque fords to add interest.
Linacre Reservoirs
Departure from Barlow (Derbyshire)
A lake- and streamside stroll in a wooded valley with distant views of Chesterfield’s twisted spire.
Monk Wood and Barlow
Departure from Barlow (Derbyshire)
Hills, woods, streams and villages: a varied hike around the Barlow valley.
From Baslow to Rowsley and Beeley
Departure from Baslow and Bubnell CP (Derbyshire)
This is a varied walk skirting the Chatsworth Estate through woods and moorland.
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Tansley CP
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aldercar and Langley Mill CP
- Alderwasley CP
- Aldwark CP
- Alfreton CP
- Amber Valley
- Ashleyhay CP
- Ashover CP
- Atlow CP
- Bakewell CP
- Barlow
- Baslow and Bubnell CP
- Beeley CP
- Belper CP
- Biggin CP
- Birchover CP
- Blackwell
- Bonsall CP
- Brackenfield CP
- Bradbourne CP
- Bradley CP
- Brampton
- Brassington CP
- Brimington CP
- Callow CP
- Calow
- Calver CP
- Carsington CP
- Chatsworth CP
- Chesterfield
- Clay Cross CP
- Codnor CP
- Crich CP
- Cromford CP
- Curbar CP
- Darley Dale
- Denby CP
- Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP
- Edensor CP
- Elton
- Froggatt
- Grassmoor, Hasland and Winswick
- Harthill
- Hassop CP
- Hazelwood CP
- Heanor and Loscoe CP
- Heath and Holmewood
- Hognaston CP
- Holbrook CP
- Holymoorside and Walton
- Hopton CP
- Horsley
- Horsley Woodhouse CP
- Hulland CP
- Hulland Ward CP
- Ible CP
- Idridgehay and Alton CP
- Ironville CP
- Ivonbrook Grange CP
- Kilburn CP
- Kirk Ireton
- Kniveton CP
- Matlock Bath CP
- Matlock Town
- Middleton CP
- Morton CP
- Nether Haddon CP
- North East Derbyshire
- North Wingfield
- Northwood and Tinkersley CP
- Pentrich CP
- Pilsley
- Pilsley CP
- Ravensdale Park CP
- Ripley
- Rowland CP
- Rowsley CP
- Shipley
- Shirland and Higham CP
- Shottle and Postern CP
- Smalley CP
- Somercotes CP
- South Darley
- South Normanton
- South Wingfield CP
- Stanton CP
- Staveley CP
- Stoney Middleton CP
- Stretton CP
- Sutton cum Duckmanton CP
- Swanwick CP
- Temple Normanton
- Tibshelf
- Tupton
- Turnditch CP
- Wessington CP
- Windley CP
- Wingerworth
- Winster CP
- Wirksworth CP
- Yeldersley CP