Walks Programme
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Before joining a walk, please read our “Walk With Us” guide. This contains important safety information.
Upcoming Walks
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10:00 Saturday 08 February 2025
The Roaches (Optional meal afterwards. Numbers limited)Start point: Park at Tittesworth Reservoir Carpark, cost £7, meet outside Visitors Centre
- OS: SJ 993601
- GPS: 53.13857, -2.01130 (53° 08' 18.9'' N, 2° 00' 40.7'' W)
- What3Words: shaver.mouth.disengage
- Navigate there with Google Maps
10½ miles, Moderate. Leader: Rachel Johnson.
Upper Hulme, Ramswhaw Rocks, Goldsitch House, Bearstone Rocks, Doxey Pool, Windy Gates. We may reverse depending on whether visibiility is better in the morning or afternoon.
Optional meal at the Lazy Trout in Meerbrook afterwards booked at 5pm. Eight places - please email Rachel by 1 February if you would like to go to the meal at meerbrookmeal@gmail.com - no need to book for the walk, just the meal. Dogs are welcome to the meal but please let me know if you are bringing a dog when you book on (as I need to let the pub know) and note that it’s card payment only at the pub.
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10:00 Sunday 16 February 2025
Hognaston & Carsington WaterStart point: St Bartholomew's Church, Hognaston
- OS: SK235506
- GPS: 53.05216, -1.65087 (53° 03' 07.8'' N, 1° 39' 03.1'' W)
- What3Words: immunity.hardly.pianists
- Navigate there with Google Maps
9¾ miles, Moderate. Leader: Chris Smalley.
Hognaston, Madge Hill, Kniveton, Crowtrees Farm, Brassington (Pub), Carsington, Carsington Water, Hognaston -
10:00 Sunday 23 February 2025
EyamStart point: Eyam Car Park and Public Toilets - DDDC
- OS: SK216767
- GPS: 53.28685, -1.67746 (53° 17' 12.7'' N, 1° 40' 38.9'' W)
- What3Words: order.request.drumbeat
- Navigate there with Google Maps
10¼ miles, Moderate. Leader: Steve Shaw.
Eyam, Foolow, Great Hucklow, Abney Moor, Oaks Farm, Bretton Clough, Bretton(PH), Highcliffe, Eyam -
10:00 Saturday 01 March 2025
Locko ParkStart point: Ladywood Rd, Ilkeston DE7 4PR [not accurate] (Lay-by on A6096)
- OS: SK423385
- GPS: 52.94225, -1.37199 (52° 56' 32.1'' N, 1° 22' 19.2'' W)
- What3Words: refreshed.daunting.racks
- Navigate there with Google Maps
7 miles, Easy. Leader: Joanne Morris.
Dunshill, Midshires Way, Quarry Farm, Locko Park, Spondon, Locko Park, Dunnshill -
10:00 Sunday 02 March 2025
BirchoverStart point: Birchover Public Toilets
- OS: SK238621
- GPS: 53.15552, -1.64554 (53° 09' 19.9'' N, 1° 38' 44.0'' W)
- What3Words: dull.obscuring.number
- Navigate there with Google Maps
8½ miles, Easy. Leader: James Cholerton.
Birchover, 9 Ladies, Stanton-in-Peak, Alport, River Bradford, Hopping Farm, Harthill Moor Farm, Robin Hood Stride, Birchover -
10:00 Sunday 09 March 2025
Axe EdgeStart point: Loverose Wynd
- OS: SK034697
- GPS: 53.22435, -1.95053 (53° 13' 27.7'' N, 1° 57' 01.9'' W)
- What3Words: shameless.handbags.subplot
- Navigate there with Google Maps
11 miles, Moderate. Leader: Katie Szkornik.
Axe Edge, Fairthorn, Brand End, Stoop Farm, Chrome Hill, Earl Sterndale, Hollinsclough, Moorside, Dove Head, Axe Edge -
10:30 Sunday 16 March 2025
Tissington / AlstonefieldStart point: CP on the Tissington Trail (or try parking in village)
- OS: SK102724
- GPS: 53.24854, -1.84859 (53° 14' 54.7'' N, 1° 50' 54.9'' W)
- What3Words: richly.valid.trickled
- Navigate there with Google Maps
11 miles, Moderate. Leader: Fiona Halliday.
CP, Tissington Trail, Thorpe station, Lin Dale, Dove Dale, Hall Dale, Stanshope, Alstonefield, Coldeaton Bridge, Tissington Trail, Rakes Lane, village, CP -
10:00 Sunday 23 March 2025
HopeStart point: Hope Car Park - HPBC
- OS: SK171835
- GPS: 53.34813, -1.74459 (53° 20' 53.3'' N, 1° 44' 40.5'' W)
- What3Words: gratuity.recur.shocks
- Navigate there with Google Maps
11 miles, Moderate. Leader: Katie Szkornik.
Hope, Lose Hill, Hollins Cross, Edale (Pub), Ringing Roger, Jaggers Clough, Hope(PH) -
10:00 Saturday 29 March 2025
OsmastonStart point: Osmaston Village Pond
- OS: SK200436
- GPS: 52.98938, -1.70351 (52° 59' 21.8'' N, 1° 42' 12.6'' W)
- What3Words: gangway.blotches.clauses
- Navigate there with Google Maps
5¾ miles, Easy. Leader: Stephanie.
Osmaston, Shirley, Wyaston, Osmaston(PH) -
10:00 Sunday 30 March 2025
Monyash & Monsal HeadStart point: The Bulls Head, Monyash
- OS: SK150665
- GPS: 53.19539, -1.77693 (53° 11' 43.4'' N, 1° 46' 37.0'' W)
- What3Words: raven.weeds.quitter
- Navigate there with Google Maps
10¼ miles, Moderate. Leader: Andrew Cowell.
Monyash, Deep Dale, Monsal Dale, Ashford-in-the-Water, Sheldon, Magpie Mine, Monyash(PH) -
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
SouthwellStart 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 AbbeyStart 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 & BlidworthStart 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
11 miles, Easy. Leader: Chris Parkin.
CP, Sheppards Stone, Providence Farm, New Lane, Blidworth (PH), Robin Hood Way, Kighill Farm, Top Farm, RHW via Newstead Abbey to start -
10:00 Sunday 13 April 2025
FroghallStart 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 EdgeStart 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 CanalStart 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
AshoverStart 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 HillStart 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)