Walks Programme

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Upcoming Walks

  • 10:00 Sunday 24 May 2026
    Eyam

    Start point: Hawkhill Road CP, Eyam

    10 miles, 2183 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Joanne Morris.

    CP, Sir William Hill, Highlow Hall, Offerton House, Offerton Moor, Abney, Bretton (PH), CP

  • 18:45 Wednesday 27 May 2026
    Evening walk - Ilkeston and Bennerley Viaduct

    Start point: Ilkeston Market Square near bus stop

    5 miles, 520 ft ascent, Easy. Leader: Andrew Cowell.

    Meet in town market square near bus stops. Ilkeston square, east to Nottingham canal, north to Bennerley viaduct, cross viaduct, south on Erewash canal, through town to start

  • 10:00 Saturday 30 May 2026
    Poor Man's Cotswolds (in Leicestershire)

    Start point: Road junction in Hallaton

    12 miles, 780 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Rob Stevens.

    Hallaton, Leics Round, Cranoe, Glooston, Stonton, fox covert, Welham, Medbourne (PH), Blaston, Hallaton

  • 09:30 Sunday 31 May 2026
    Dovedale Hiltops - lots of steep climbs but with great views

    Start point: Ilam National Trust CP

    11.5 miles, 3454 ft ascent, Strenuous. Leader: Dave Palmer.

    Ilam National Trust Car Park, Ilam Cross, Bunster Ridge, Bunster Hill, Dovedale footbridge, Thorpe Pastures, Hill Near Moor Barn, The Nabs, Baley Hill, Milldale, Ravens Tor, high above Hall Dale, Hurts Wood permissive path, Air Cottage Bunster Hill, Ilam Cross

  • 19:00 Wednesday 03 June 2026
    Evening Walk - Beeston & Attenborough Nature Reserve

    Start point: Canal bridge over Beeston Canal, park on road

    5 miles, 0 ft ascent, Easy. Leader: Christopher Parkin.

    Beeston Marina, Trent Valley Way, Attenborough, Beeston Rylands, Riverside, Beeston Marina (Victoria PH in Beeston afterwards)

  • 08:30 Saturday 06 June 2026
    Longstone & Abney Moors

    Start point: CP overlooking Monsal Trail viaduct.

    21 miles, 3546 ft ascent, Strenuous. Leader: Rachael Drewery.

    CP, Monsal Dale, Ravensdale Cottages, Wardlow Mires A623, Great Hucklow, Abney Grange, Robin Hood’s Cross, Shatton Edge, Highlow Hall, Eyam Moor, Sir William Hill, Eyam (PH and refreshments), Stoney Middleton (PH), Coombs Dale, High Rake, Dale Farm, CP

  • 10:00 Sunday 07 June 2026
    A Castleton Classic

    Start point: Castleton Visitors Centre CP

    8.5 miles, 1700 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Chris Smalley.

    Knowlesgate Farm, Little Mam Tor, Abandoned Road, SK 1250 8344, Mam Tor, Hollins Cross, Lose Hill, Lose Hill Farm, Hope (PH/cafe), Peakshole Water

  • 18:45 Friday 12 June 2026
    Evening Walk - Bamford and Stanage Edge Sunset Walk

    Start point: Park in layby or on road by junction of New Rd and Leeside Road.

    5.5 miles, 1097 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader wanted - please email walks@ndwg.org.uk if you can help.

    Layby on New Road Bamford Edge, Hut Circle, Pillars, Jarvis Clough, Moscar Moor, Stanage End, Crow Chin, Bamford Moor. (Potential for last orders in the Anglers Rest in Bamford)

  • 10:00 Saturday 13 June 2026
    Kirk Ireton

    Start point: Meet at triangular green in Kirk Ireton

    7 miles, 900 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader wanted - please email walks@ndwg.org.uk if you can help.

    Kirk Ireton, Biggin, Hognaston (PH), Gibfield, Millfield, Dam, Kirk Ireton (Pint in Barley Mow!)

  • 10:00 Sunday 14 June 2026
    West O' Bleaklow - Some of the most remote parts of the Northern Peaks

    Start point: Summit of Snake Pass road (A57)

    Strenuous. Leader: Dave Palmer.

    Pt512 on Snake Pass SK088 929. Bleaklow, Dog Rock, Yellowslacks, Old Glossop, Shelf Brook, Drs. Gate, Pt 512.

  • 18:45 Wednesday 17 June 2026
    Evening Walk - East Leake

    Start point: East Leake CP, Gotham Road

    6.5 miles, 380 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Kevin Robotham.

    East Leake, Rushcliffe Halt, West Leake Hills, West Leake, Midshires Way, Rushcliffe Halt, East Leake

  • 03:15 Saturday 20 June 2026
    Ecton Hill Sunrise Walk with camping nearby, contact walks@ndwg.org.uk for further details of chosen campsite nearer the time

    Start point: TBC

    3.5 miles, 715 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Jonny Bramley-Maye.

    Hulme end car park, Westside Mill, Ecton Hill (Sunrise) Manifold Valley, Hulme End car park (breakfast / snooze back at the campsite before next walk!)

  • 10:30 Saturday 20 June 2026
    Hartington Hills - Wolfscote Hill (Ethel) via a new permissive path, and Gratton Hill with wolfscote dale and potential for a swim

    Start point: Centre of Hartington

    9 miles, 747 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Jonny Bramley-Maye.

    Hartington, Reynards Lane, Wolfscote Hill, Wolfscote Dale to stepping stones, Gratton Hill, Beresford dale (swim spot), Hartington

  • 10:00 Sunday 21 June 2026
    Longnor and Chrome Hill

    Start point: Centre of Longnor near crossroads

    10 miles, 2646 ft ascent, Strenuous. Leader: Dave Spencer.

    Longnor, Crowdicote, High Wheeldon, Earl sterndale, Hitter Hill, Parkhouse Hill, Chrome Hill, Hollins Hill, Hollingsclough (cafe in vill hall), Honesty box, Longnor

  • 19:00 Thursday 25 June 2026
    Evening Walk - Bunster Hill and Dovedale Valley

    Start point: Meet in Ilam at the Cross, park on the road.

    6 miles, 1463 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Jonny Bramley-Maye.

    Ilam Cross, Bunster Ridge, Bunster Hill, Stepping Stones, Dovedale Valley to Ilam Rock, Air Cottage, Bunster Hill, Bunster Ridge, Ilam Cross

  • 09:00 Saturday 27 June 2026
    DVH 6 Hathersage to Ladybower (Fairholmes) then back to Ladybower Inn

    Start point: End of Hathersage station access road

    12 miles, Strenuous. Leader: Josh Grainger .

    Hathersage, River Derwent, Thornhill, Yorkshire Bridge, east side of reservoir, Fairholmes VC (end of DVH), various routes back to Ladybower Inn eg via Crook Hill. Ladybower Inn has buses back to Hathersage.

  • 10:00 Sunday 28 June 2026
    Bosley Cloud and Dane Valley Way from Rushton Bank

    Start point: CP just outside Rushton Spencer

    10 miles, 1400 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Katie Szkornik.

    Rushton Bank, Oulton, Cloud Side, The Cloud, Raven’s Clough, Gritstone Way (east), Gighall, Hollinhall, Heatonlow, Heaton, Heaton Hall, Rushton Spencer

  • 19:00 Wednesday 01 July 2026
    Evening Walk - Shirley to Osmaston

    Start point: Church entrance

    5 miles, 430 ft ascent, Easy. Leader: Kevin Doherty.

    Shirley, Wyaston Brook, Wyaston Grove, Osmaston (Shoulder of Mutton PH), Osmaston Park, Shirley

  • 09:00 Saturday 04 July 2026
    Rob's Extreme Day Trip - Llangollen

    Start point: North end of road bridge near town centre

    12.5 miles, 2470 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Rob Stevens.

    Dee Br, Castle Dinas Bran, Panorama Walk, Worlds End, Offa’s Dyke (Terrace Walk), Dinasbran Isaf, Dee Valley Way, Dee Br.

  • 10:00 Sunday 05 July 2026
    Elton and Limestone Dales

    Start point: Centre of village near church

    7 miles, Moderate. Leader: Andrew Cowell.

    Elton, Mouldridge Grange, Long Dale, Smerril Grange, Lowfields Farm, Rock Farm, Elton

  • 19:00 Thursday 09 July 2026
    East Bridgford and Kneeton

    Start point: In village at junction of Cherryholt Lane and Kneeton Road

    5 miles, Easy. Leader: Jonny.

    Meet at 6.45 for 7pm. Easy walk with great views and a pub.

    East Bridgford junction of kneeton road/ cherryholt ln, The Manor, Trent Hill, Old Hill, Ewan’s Wood (by Trent) Kneeton, Old Vicarage, Old Hill, Trent Hills, East Bridgford, Pub at End

  • 09:00 Saturday 11 July 2026
    Home Comforts - Between Notts & Derby and taking in some pleasant countryside without the drive.

    Start point: End of Starch Lane, Sandiacre

    9 miles, 560 ft ascent, Easy. Leader: Rob Stevens.

    Church, Cloudside, Stanton by D, Dale Abbey (PH), Hermitage, Constitution Hill, Risley Lodge, The Nook, Sandiacre.

  • 10:00 Sunday 12 July 2026
    Three Shires Head

    Start point: Clough House Car Park

    9 miles, Moderate. Leader: Stuart Broadhurst.

    CP, Danebower Hollow, Orchard Farm, Knotbury Common, Wolf Edge, Flash (PH), Three Shires Head, Sparbent, CP

  • 18:45 Thursday 16 July 2026
    Evening walk - Hartshay & Heage

    Start point: Lower Hartshay, Junction of Main Road and Bridle Lane

    5 miles, Easy. Leader: Stef Fi.

    Lower Hartshay, Upper Hartshay, Heage, Sawmills, the Excavator PH, canal to start.

  • 09:00 Saturday 18 July 2026
    DVH7 - Fairholmes to Bleaklow (Actual source of the Derwent)

    Start point: Fairholmes Visitor Centre

    15 miles, Strenuous. Leader wanted - please email walks@ndwg.org.uk if you can help.

    Fairholmes VC, Slippery Stones, Source, Bleaklow Stones, Alport Castles (top), Lockerbrook Heights, VC

  • 10:30 Sunday 19 July 2026
    Picnic Walk - Cromford

    Start point: Cromford Wharf CP

    8 miles, 1200 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Andrew Cowell.

    Cromford Wharf, Cromford Canal, Lea Wood, Holloway, Lea, Dethick, Tansley, Rowsley, Hearthstones, Cromford Station, Cromford Wharf

  • 18:45 Wednesday 22 July 2026
    Evening Walk- Alderwasley and Alport Heights

    Start point: The Bear Inn, Alderwasley, DE56 2RD

    5 miles, 800 ft ascent, Easy. Leader: Teresa Billington.

    Bear Inn, Sycamore Farm, Alport Height, Conneygrave Hillock, Netherpark Farm, Peat Pits, Bear Inn

  • 09:00 Saturday 25 July 2026
    Chinley Challenge

    Start point: Road bridge over tracks near Chinley station.

    16 miles, Strenuous. Leader: Gary Olds.

    Chinley, Peep O Day, Mount Famine, Sparrowpit, Combs, Eccles Pike

  • 10:00 Sunday 26 July 2026
    Sheffield to Grindleford

    Start point: Front of Sheffield station

    11 miles, Moderate. Leader: Rachel Johnson.

    Dore & Totley Station, Ecclesall Woods, Burbage Moor, Hathersage Moor, Grindleford Station

  • 10:00 Saturday 01 August 2026
    Beeley Moor

    Start point: Meet on bend in road near the top of Hell Bank Plantation

    13.5 miles, 1800 ft ascent, Strenuous. Leader: Chris Wardle.

    Hob Hurst’s House, Gibbet Moor, Robin Hood (PH), Nelson’s Monument, Wellington’s Monument, Baslow Bar, Chatsworth Park, Bridge over River Derwent, Smeltingmill Wood, Hell Bank Plantation

  • 10:00 Sunday 02 August 2026
    Crich (from Ambergate)

    Start point: Ambergate Railway Station

    9 miles, 1400 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Steve Shaw.

    Shining Cliff Woods, Alderwasley, Coddington, Crich Stand, Crich (PH, Café), Ambergate

  • 18:45 Wednesday 05 August 2026
    Evening walk - Ironville and Codnor Castle

    Start point: Codnorpark reservoir CP

    5.5 miles, Easy. Leader: Chris Wardle.

    Meet at reservoir CP. CP, towards Swanwick Junction, High Holborn, Codnor, Codnor Castle, Ironville, CP

  • 07:00 Saturday 08 August 2026
    Ashbourne to Buxton

    Start point: Meet bus stop Buxton Market Place (southbound) for bus to Ashbourne

    22 miles, 3300 ft ascent, Strenuous. Leader: Rachael Drewery.

    Ashbourne, Tissington Trail, Ilam, Milldale, Alstonfield, Hartington, Sheen, Longnor, Buxton

  • 10:00 Sunday 09 August 2026
    Chee Dale

    Start point: Meet Wye Dale Car Park (off A6 by Quarry)

    10 miles, 1400 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Josh Grainger.

    Deep Dale, Chelmorton, Sough Top, Taddington, Millers Dale (VC), Cheedale

  • 10:00 Saturday 15 August 2026
    Dovestones & Trinnacles (with option for scramble or walk around)

    Start point: Dovestone car park

    11 miles, 2000 ft ascent, Strenuous (Technical if scrambling). Leader: Jonny Bramley-Maye.

    SE0132 0344 Dovestone Car Park Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7NE Sailing Club, Ashway Gap, Greenfield Res. Birchen Clough, Trinnacles, Bramley’s Cot!, Chew Res (walk) or Wilderness Gully West (scramble), Alphin Pike.

  • 09:00 Sunday 16 August 2026
    Black Hill (4 ethels) from Crowden

    Start point: Crowden car park

    10.5 miles, 1800 ft ascent, Strenuous. Leader: Katie.

    Crowden, Blackholes Wood, Hey Edge, White LowTolleyshaw Moss, Black Hill, Roundhill Moss, Featherbed Moss, Lad’s Leap, Crowden

  • 18:45 Wednesday 19 August 2026
    Evening walk - Ticknall and Calke Abbey

    Start point: Ticknall village hall free CP

    4.5 miles, Easy. Leader: Andrew Cowell.

    Meet at CP in Ticknall. Ticknall, Lime Kilns, Calke Abbey, Calke Explore, Ticknall

  • 10:00 Saturday 22 August 2026
    Best O' Heather

    Start point: Heatherdene car park

    15 miles, 2560 ft ascent, Strenuous. Leader: Rob. S.

    Heatherdene CP SK202 858. Ladybower Dam, Yorkshire Br, Bamford, Bamford Edge, Cut Throat Br, Derwent Edges, Pike Low, Ashopton CP

  • 10:00 Sunday 23 August 2026
    Ellastone, Alton area

    Start point: Meet at CP in Ellastone.

    9 miles, 1600 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Kevin Doherty.

    Meet at CP in Ellastone. Ellastone, Wooton Grange, Alton Park, Ramshorn, Weaver Hill (The Walk), Wootton, Ellastone

  • 10:00 Sunday 30 August 2026
    Birchover / Youlgreave

    Start point: Meet at bottom of village

    10.5 miles, 1600 ft ascent, Moderate. Leader: Steve Blatherwick.

    Birchover, Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton in Peak, Alport, up Lathkilldale, cross river at SK203662, Meadow Place Grange, Youlgreave (PH/Garden Cafe), Limestone Way, Harthill Moor Farm, Robin Hood’s Stride, Birchover (PH)