Walks Programme

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• Winter 2024-5

Before joining a walk, please read our “Walk With Us” guide. This contains important safety information.

Upcoming Walks

• 07:50 Saturday 05 April 2025
  Tour de White Peak. Buxton - Matlock [Meet Matlock for bus to Buxton at 08:00]

  Start point: Matlock Railway/Bus Interchange, DE4 3NA

  • OS: SK296601
  • GPS: 53.13726, -1.55899 (53° 08' 14.1'' N, 1° 33' 32.4'' W)
  • What3Words: calm.villa.sandpaper
  • Navigate there with Google Maps

  22 miles, Strenuous. Leader: Rachael Drewery.

  Buxton, Deep Dale, Chelmorton, Monyash, Lathkill Dale, Alport, Stanton-in-the-Peak, Nine Ladies, Birchover, Darley Bridge, Matlock

• 10:00 Sunday 06 April 2025
  Southwell

  Start point: Southwell Trail Car Park

  • OS: SK643573
  • GPS: 53.10904, -1.04092 (53° 06' 32.6'' N, 1° 02' 27.3'' W)
  • What3Words: blesses.candidate.rebel
  • Navigate there with Google Maps

  12 miles, Moderate. Leader: Anna Dobrowolska.

  Farnsfield, Bilsthorpe, Eakring (Pub), Robin Hood Way, Kirklington, Southwell Trail, Farnsfield

• 18:30 Wednesday 09 April 2025
  Derby and Darley Abbey

  Start point: Derby Railway Station (Railway Terrace entrance)

  • OS: SK361355
  • GPS: 52.91573, -1.46458 (52° 54' 56.6'' N, 1° 27' 52.5'' W)
  • What3Words: swift.layers.muddy
  • Navigate there with Google Maps

  6 miles, Easy. Leader: Andrew Cowell.

  Railway station, bus station, Museum of Making, east bank to rugby club, toll bridge, Darley Park, Cathedral, Stations

• 10:00 Saturday 12 April 2025
  Newstead Abbey & Papplewick

  Start point: Thieves Wood Car Park and Woods

  • OS: SK540558
  • GPS: 53.09670, -1.19502 (53° 05' 48.1'' N, 1° 11' 42.1'' W)
  • What3Words: abode.opera.rare
  • Navigate there with Google Maps

  8.5 miles, Easy. Leader: Steve Shaw.

  Thieves Wood CP, Newstead Abbey, Linby trail, Linby, Papplewick, Newstead Abbey (tea shop), CP

• 10:00 Sunday 13 April 2025
  Froghall

  Start point: Hetty's Tea Shop, Foxt Road, Froghall, ST10 2HL

  • OS: SK026477
  • GPS: 53.02660, -1.96268 (53° 01' 35.8'' N, 1° 57' 45.7'' W)
  • What3Words: expansion.reviews.carefully
  • Navigate there with Google Maps

  10¾ miles, Moderate. Leader: Nigel Sarsfield.

  Froghall Wharf CP, Staffs Moorland Walk, Whiston Common, Cotton Bank, Oakamoor, Longhurst Farm, Oldfurnace, Hawksmoor Cottage, Ross Bridge, Whiston Brook

• 09:30 Sunday 20 April 2025
  Standage Edge

  Start point: Hooks Carr Car Park - Peak District NP

  • OS: SK244829
  • GPS: 53.34246, -1.63498 (53° 20' 32.8'' N, 1° 38' 05.9'' W)
  • What3Words: sweep.craft.bill
  • Navigate there with Google Maps

  11 miles, Moderate. Leader: Andrew Cowell.

  CP, Redmires Resrs, Lodge Moor (PH), Ringinglow (PH), Houndkirk Moor, Carl Wark, CP

• 18:30 Wednesday 23 April 2025
  Cromford Canal

  Start point: Hungry Hut, Matlock, DE56 2HD

  • OS: SK338530
  • GPS: 53.07319, -1.49696 (53° 04' 23.5'' N, 1° 29' 49.1'' W)
  • What3Words: sitting.splashes.torches
  • Navigate there with Google Maps

  4¼ miles, Easy. Leader: Andrew Cowell.

  Chase Cliff, Crich Common, Fritchley, Ambergate, Cromford canal

• 10:00 Saturday 26 April 2025
  Ashover

  Start point: Ashover Parish Hall

  • OS: SK350632
  • GPS: 53.16479, -1.47794 (53° 09' 53.3'' N, 1° 28' 40.6'' W)
  • What3Words: locator.buck.grief
  • Navigate there with Google Maps

  9½ miles, Easy. Leader: Steve Shaw.

  CP, Farhill, Woodhead Farm, Handley, Woolley, Trinity Farm, Coldharbour Lane, Butterley, Ravensnest, CP

• 10:00 Sunday 27 April 2025
  Longnor and Chrome Hill

  Start point: High St, Longnor, Buxton, SK17 0NS

  • OS: SK089649
  • GPS: 53.18115, -1.86828 (53° 10' 52.1'' N, 1° 52' 05.8'' W)
  • What3Words: thumbnail.diner.calculating
  • Navigate there with Google Maps

  13½ miles, Strenuous. Leader: Chris Smalley.

  Longnor, Chrome Hill, Brand Top, Travellers Rest A53 (PH), Flash, Dun Cows Grove, Tenterhill, Hollinsclough, Parkhouse Hill, Earl Sterndale, Longnor(PH)