Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Philip A - Belper Lanes End - Details of walk: The target distance for this group is approximately 5 miles, off road as much as possible, inevitably involving some stiles and squeezes, ascents & descents. The route: is a slightly shortened version of Philip's walk from 2023. This involves climbing a fairly short, steep slope to begin with up onto a ridge. We then head N.W. on the Midshires way for c. 2 miles, towards Alport Heights.  The route then goes west along a section of white road then south, in the direction of Shottle.   We then turn to the east, across country for c. 1.5 miles, then on a section of farm track and finally down the same slope again to B.L.E

Wednesday 29 April 2026 - Ian J - Details of walk: Monsal Head and Cressbrook Dale. This five-mile walk explores gorgeous Cressbrook Dale, one of five valleys in the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve in the Peak District. © Helen Moat - Full details of the walk is at BBC Countryfile Magazine and click Cressbrook Dale from Monsal Head. We will be starting the walk from the Monsal Head Hotel going clockwise, down and along the Monsal Trail and not from the Upperdale Car Park as detailed in the link.

Wednesday 15 April 2026 - Liz H - Details of walk: Youlgrave and River Lathkill walk. The walk is from a Derbyshire Walking book, Walk No 12. Full details of walk, in two pages, click here and here. The walk is slightly different at the beginning, as the book starts from the Bull’s Head pub which is down the road but closed on Wednesdays.  There are two ascents but neither is particularly steep and the few stiles are well maintained and straightforward.

Wednesday 1st April 2026 - Ian J - Details of walk: Baslow Edge is a beautiful outcrop of gritstone rocks in the Peak District, which makes it one of the Peak District Edges!
There are several popular edge walks in the Peak District, and Baslow Edge is one. It’s not as busy as well-known Stanage Edge or nearby Curbar Edge, but has equally stunning views and is certainly worth adding to your list. his short walk [4-miles] from the idyllic town of Baslow takes you on a route exploring both below and above Baslow Edge so you have a fantastic perspective from all angles! There is a steady climb up then a slightly quicker descent back to the pub for lunch. From the Best Peak District Walks. Click Here for OS Route Map. Once you’ve enjoyed your walk, there’s plenty more to explore around Baslow itself and maybe pop in one of the pubs or cafes.

Wednesday 18 March 2026 - Ian J -Details of walk: This short walk, taken from the best spring walks published https://peakdistrictwalks.net/ to Magpie Mine from Ashford-in-the-Water is a lovely route, including rivers, woods and fields all in one walk, oh and a little uphill walking! Magpie Mine is a disused lead mine, and covers a large area with many buildings still in place. It makes a great places for both adults and children to explore. And for photograph lovers, the dark skies make for some impressive starry night photos of Magpie Mine. From Ashford-in-the-Water, you cross the River Wye and walk alongside it before turning off into Little Shacklow Woods and an uphill walk up to the village of Sheldon. The walk then goes via farm land to reach Magpie Mine at the highest point on the walk. Once you’ve explored the old mine, it’s back to Sheldon and a gradual descent via Great Shacklow Woods to the River Wye, where you follow it back to the start at Ashford-in-the-Water and lunch at the Aisseford Tea Room

Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Details of walk: The target distance for this 18th anniversary walk is approximately 4.25-miles, off road as much as possible, inevitably involving some stiles and squeezes, ascents & descents. The proposed route (click here) we did 9 years ago. You will see some alternative options offering some flexibility for a winter walk & the conditions on the day. If appropriate on the day, we can include extra into Thorpe at the western end or extra near Tissington. We can also shorten along the Trail. Last time we started from the former Bluebell near Tissington gates but obviously this time we will start from Fenny Bentley & proceed  clockwise.

Wednesday 18 Feb - No Walk

Wednesday 4 Feb 2026 - Philip A - Route: From the Horse and Jockey Pub Wessington head SE to the school and take the track then footpath SW and West past HY Farm to Spring Farm. At Spring Farm Turn South then west towards Wheatcroft. North through Wheatcroft to take the footpath NE past Beech Farm to cross Lindway Lane. Still heading NE crossing Matlock Road through Mathersgrave take the first footpath right and East then SE down past Sycamore Farm onto School Lane. Turning left on School Land heading West past Brackenfield. After the church heading SE the SW turning left on the footpath before Green Farm. Crossing the Winny Brook heading South back to Wessington. On reaching Wessington turn right and West along Back Lane then turning right again and back to the Horse and Jockey pub for lunch. This walk is not entirely flat, but it is not particularly hilly either. The main hazard is likely to be wet, muddy and slippery in the fields. So bring your sticks. The roads are usually fairly quiet and safe.

Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 - Ian J - The route will take us to Middleton Top, The High Peak Trail, Wirksworth, Bolehill trig point, Wirksworth and Black Rocks including National Stone Centre and quarries, the Star Disc. Up to Bolehill is really quite a STEEP hill-side to the Black Rocks. Weather permitting there is a very good view from there. To Middleton Top, with its famous Steam-engine. Walk details: From the Rising Sun Inn cross the road heading SW to pick up the High Peak Trail. Heading West with a slight climb to Middleton Top. Level walk for 0.3 mile to turn left on the footpath to descend down and after 1-mile cross the B5035 into Wirksworth. Along Green Hill into Wirksworth at the 2-mile point we cross Harrison Drive to head North along Chapel Lane towards the school. Turning right heading WNW and crossing the railway we climb 580 feet across the fields to Bolehill and at the 3-mile point enter the woods and descend 300 feet heading North to Black Rock. From Black Rock we head NW and just before Dimons Dale we pick up the High Peak Trail again, heading West and with a gentle up and down we make our way back to the Sun Inn for lunch.

Wednesday 7 Jan 2026 - Ian J - Details of Walk: From The Hollybush Inn, - This engaging and picturesque trail commences from the village of Denford. The route initially follows the Caldon Canal and joins a section of the Staffordshire Way. It leads towards Cheddleton and passes the Cheddleton Flint Mill. After going through the village, it enters the hilly pastures and open fields. Afterwards, it enters Deep Hayes Country Park, passing through a delightful mixture of woods, meadows, and pools. However, it is worth noting that there are several stiles along the way, and some sections may become muddy. Therefore, it is recommended to wear appropriate footwear and bring your walking sticks.

Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 - Ian J - Christmas walk - Walk Details: From The Bowling Green Steakhouse car park, a short distance North along A515 then footpath due NW to the Tissington Trail. North a short distance before turning NW again and up hill through Callow Top Farm Camping Site. We drop down to Mapleton. Heading South along the Mapleton Ashbourne road before Butler's Home and turning SW to the River Dove. At the footbridge over the Bentley Brook we head NW to Bellevue and into Ashbourne. Dropping down onto Bellevue Road, turning left and up to North Avenue and back to The Bowling Green for Christmas Lunch for about 1 pm.

Wednesday 16 Nov 2026 - Barry H - Walk Details: For the full route details and Komoot map click Here or on the button below. Or click here or on the button abovefor the Amber Valley Routeways Booklet. Food: Cock Inn, Mugginton.

Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 - Peter W - Walk Details: Circular walk from the pub NE generally along the contour over open pasture before descending gently NW towards Back of Ecton & then ascending quite steeply over pasture & scree to Broad Ecton Farm (we have ascended to the farm by a steeper nearby route on previous walks).  We then turn SW around the base of Sugarloaf to descend  a narrow dale to Dale Farm & join the former railway now partly used by light vehicles (The Manifold Trail) past Wetton Mill for approximately 1 mile, but we then have to climb east out of the valley up a steep wooded slope with rough steps which may be partially covered by fallen leaves & slippery (a stick is recommended), eventually emerging into pasture & returning into Wetton. There are some stiles, mainly prior to joining the Trail.

Wednesday 29 October 2025 - Ian J - Walk Details: Winster - Approx 5.5-miles: From the Miners Standard Inn car park, we walk NE into the village then East along the B5057 road to Wensley. At a point just past the school we take a footpath NE to Clough and Cambridge Woods where we turn SSE up and down into the Village of Wensley. Crossing over the B5057 and footpaths heading East then SE through Wensley Dale and South to Brightgate and turning right West along Bonsal Lane into Brightgate. Picking up the Limestone Way we continue NW and West back to Winster and the Miners Standard for lunch..

Wednesday 15 October 2025 - Liz H - The walk circles the reservoir, passing through the surrounding woodland and occasionally touching the water’s edge. The walk is all on paths, some undulating bits and a few steps and no stiles at all. There is a short section along the road at the beginning and end. Food At the Lazy Trout, ST13 8SN. Please arrive early to make your menu choice

Wednesday 01 October 2025 - Ian J - Walk Details: Leaving from the car park at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Street, Longnor, SK17 0NS. Circular walk north from the pub, descending approx 100' through potentially muddy 250 yards to generally follow the contour above Underhill Farm & past Yewtree Grange, then ascending a similar height over a similar distance up the farm drive to rejoin the road for 300 yards before gently ascending along a drive & then gently descending over fields to cross a footbridge over the River Dove, then gradually ascending approx 150' for 3/4 mile along a lane beneath Parkhouse Hill & past Dowall Hall to leave the lane at the entrance to Dowel Dale to ascend a quite steep 40' eastwards before levelling out to the head of Glutton Dale to turn south along the bottom of it down to join the lane to Glutton Bridge, continuing SE for almost a mile along a level track to join Green Lane, turning then SW through pasture to go over the Dove at Beggar's Bridge with a final ascent of approx 80' over 250 yards along a track back to the village. Mainly over tracks & pasture with some lanes. Several stiles. - Last walked on 20/9/17. 

Wednesday 17 September 2025 - Ian D - Route Details: This is a walk of about 4 1/2 miles with only two (well maintained) stiles. When reconnoitred recently, there were no cattle or untethered horses on the route. There are some sheep & we will pass by a deer herd. Much of the route is on well made tracks but there are some parts which require more careful attention. Most of the route is on well drained ground. The first half of the route is a continuous, but gentle, ascent. We will pause for coffee at the highest point & enjoy the view. The second half of the route is a continuous, but gentle, descent. We will pass through parkland,meadows & a forest. From the Wheatsheaf Inn - pass by the public car park in Baslow - turn left- cross bridge over river - onto path into Chatsworth Estate - follow path close to river - at bridge turn left - pass through the Chatsworth House car park - onto track signposted for The Hunting Tower - below the ruins of the aqueduct take path to right - continue to Hunting Tower. - coffee stop - gentle descent through moorland - continue through Chatsworth estate passing close by where the deer herd usually graze - return to Wheatsheaf.

Wednesday 3 Sep 2025 - Kirklangley - Philip - Walk will start from the Bluebell Inn on the B road from Kirk Langley to Mickleover.  It is about 5.5 miles in length but it is pretty flat. The route first goes South from there along Poles Rd. then across 5 fields to Radbourne Common then crosses another B road and skirts one of the several new housing estates in Mickleover. After this we proceed S.W. on a Bridle way/Cycleway  for 0.5 miles before turning N.W. , across several more fields to Radbourne village and the church there.  After a brief water stop we will traverse 6 more fields North to Long Lane, cross this and after a loop to the East we should be back at the Bluebell around 13.00. See route map below.

Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 - Onecote - Malcolm H - Approximately 5.2 miles. Starting from The Jervis Arms car park in Onecote (pronounced 'Oncot'). We walk NNE 400 yards along the road (Butterton Moor), then turn right NE onto Titterton Lane. After 0.4 miles, we go through a gate onto Grindon Moor, still heading NE towards Butterton. After about 1 mile, we follow the route N for 200 yards then NE again to the outskirts of Butterton. We then turn left NNW along a track about 300 yards to a road (Butterton Moor Bank), which we follow W and cross the main road to a track which leads to a couple of farms. Still heading W on Butterton Moor we reach Mixon, where we turn left and head S across the fields back to Onecote

Wednesday 06 Aug 2025 - Alderwasley - Martin & Barbara B - the Bear Inn Alderwasley, Belper DE56 2RD. Walk Details: The walk is approx 5 miles and took us 2hrs 20mins. We went at a decent pace with just a couple of brief water stops, but there are several stiles/gates, so would think probably 2hrs 45ish dependent on group size. Total climb is 765ft, but none of the slope are particularly steep. There are a few short section of road walking on country lanes, but mostly fields and farm tracks.

Wednesday 23 July 2025 - Waterhpouses - Malcolm H - Approximately: 4.5 miles. Starting from Ye Olde Crown car park. We walk a short distance W along the main road before joining the public footpath N ascending to the lovely village of Waterfall. Opposite the Red Lion pub a short footpath takes us to the grounds of St.James & St.Bartholomew Church. The footpath continues out of the church grounds, descending N to the pretty Back o' th' Brook. From here we follow the road E, then assend NE which offers beautiful views. At the top of the hill, we take the footpath SE, now descending with more stunning views across the Manifold Valley. At the bottom of the hill we join the Manifold Trail S for 0.5 miles. We then have a steep climb W out of the valley, across fields and eventually joining Rocester Lane that brings us back opposite Ye Olde Crown.

Wednesday 9 July 2025 - Ashford in the Water - Ian J - Approximate 5.5-mile walk from Ashford-in-the-Water via Monsal Head and back. This walk is taken from the June 2025 addition of the Derbyshire Life. Leaving Ashford in the Water car park crossing the Sheep Dip Bridge and the A^ we walk up the Wye dale following the river to Monsal Head then onto the Monsal Trail and back through the fields to Ashford for lunch at the lovely Tea Room.

Wednesday 25 June 2025 - Cressbrook Dale - Ian J - From the Anchor Inn at Four Lanes' End we head SE down the footpaths to Litton. Skirting East heading SE to Tansley Dale the East and South down Cressbrook Dale until we reach the road above Cressbrook Hall. West a short distance before heading North to the west of the woods back to Litton. Just before Litton, South, we take the road and footpath West to Litton Dale before heading North, crossing Church Lane and up Conjoint Lane back to the Anchor Inn at Lane End.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 - Stanton - Gordon L - Walk details: We will begin with a short walk through the village before turning left into Flather lane. At the end of the lane we cross one field upon reaching the boundary we go over a style to descend to the stream, on crossing the stream we start to climb the steps at cuckoo cliff and onto Ellis Hill, we continue to climb to pass Leasow Farm, over a style crossing a field until we turn left before reaching the motel, we turn left onto the lane walking North Westerly to pass Green Farm. We continue over two fields before we turn left again to pass Town Head Farm. We now proceed to Bull Gap Lane and walk South to the end of the lane. Turn right onto Stanton Common and proceed until we reach Staffordshire Wildlife Reserve on our left. We are now able to follow the paths through the wild flower meadows and leading onto the many redundant lead mine workings. We are now able to descend crossing Tinsell Brook and climb to reach Blakelow Lane walking East to reach Slade Hollow Lane and back to Stanton village.

Wednesday 28 May 2025 - Dimmingsdale - Jenny B - Description of Walk: Route 10 , from the published Dales Walks. A little over 5-miles. See blue buttons below for full details. As it is more than the usual 5-miles, we may. however, modify the route slightly depending on the conditions of the day and the numbers attending.

Wednesday 14 May 2025 - Peter M - Route Directions: - Starting from the Bulls Head pub turn left heading east along Church Street to leave the village on the B5055 road. After about half a mile we reach a small car park and public toilet on the right hand side. Go through the gateway at the side takings the footpath downhill passing Ricklow Quarry. Keep on the downhill path alongside the upper reach of Lathkil Dale for approximately 1.5 miles to a wooden footbridge on the right where Cales Dale joins the Lathkil. Cross the footbridge and climb uphill alongside Cales Dale for about a quarter of a mile until the path meets the Limestone Way  Turn right onto the Limestone Way and after a difficult climb continue on through One Ash Grange Farm. Keep on the Limestone Way through several fields to join the road into Monyash by Manor House Farm. Walk north along the road passing the village pond then turn right at the crossroads to reach the pub.  N. B. This walk is slightly under 5 miles and includes only one stile, and when last walked, had a  difficult section, especially if damp, where there had been a rockfall. It also includes a short but steep climb up from Cales Dale that can be a bit of a scramble. Advisable to ensure you bring your sticks if you regularly use them.

Wednesday 30 April 2025 - Hartington - Liz H - Description of Walk: This walk is taken from the Beresford, Wolfscote and Biggin Dales Walking book No 19 Walk. Click on Route Buttons below for full details and map. Slight change to walk: At point E, we just stick to Reynards Lane down into Hartington, instead of branching off across fields. Mainly paths and tracks, only a few stiles. Food: The Charles Cotton, Market Place, Hartington Derbyshire SK17 0AL Tel: 01298 84229

Wednesday 16 April 2025 - Ipstones - Brian S - Starting from Ipstones, the Old Red Lion, down the Devil’s Staircase and along the Caldon canal to Cherryeye Bridge and north to Ipston. We start on good paths and tracks, passed the church and over fields with good views. A lovely woodland walk along to the Devil’s Staircase which is about 200 concrete steps down, with a good hand rail but there are some slippery stones. Take a stick if you usually need one. From Consall station we follow the canal, river and railway, for just over a mile to Cherryeye bridge where we head north to Booth’s Hall and back to Ipstones. There are plenty of Spring flowers to see and an ID sheet will be provided. There are some muddy patches but much of the walk is on good paths and tracks. The total descent to the canal and then ascent back is slightly more than some of our walks, about 600ft. There are about 5 stiles. We have done this walk before in Nov 2022.

Wednesday 02 April 2025 - Parwich - Philip A - A circular walk that would start ( and hopefully finish ) at Parwich, at the Sycamore Inn. Route Details: The route starts S.W. from Parwich, up two quite steep slopes to the northern edge of Tissington village. We then turn sharply Right. to proceed North across 5-6 more fields until we reach the Tissingon trail. We then travel 1 mile or so up this  before turning sharply Right., once again to go across another few fields  to the vicinity of Alsop en le Dale. The final stretch is along a quiet " white " roadway, past Parwich Lees, and so back to Parwich. It is about 5.8 miles in length but two sections of. the route are quite flat and speedy to walk on.  For a copy of the map click on the button below.

Wednesday 19 Mar 2025 - Ticknal - Ian J. Description of Walk: Last walked Feb 2022. A circular walk from The Staff of Life on High St, initially through Ticknall village for 0.2 mile. Heading N on the B5006 then E on the A514 Burton Rd until we reach Harpur Avenue where we turn left on Rose Lane.  Keeping right and E on Rose Lane until we reach Ingleby Lane where we cross over E onto Chapel Street. At the end of Chapel Street, it heads N onto a footpath. Through a meadow, hedgerow and farm land NE until we reach a track to Woodside Farm.  We cross this track continuing NE into Vees Wood in the direction of Ingerholmes and Robin Wood.  Coming out of the NW corner of Vees Wood we then turn right E along the N edge of the wood, eventually crossing farm land until we reach the A514 where we cross over and follow the edge of the wood and NE to St Brides Farm [*]. Crossing the track to St Brides Farm we continue E into the S edge of Smiths Wood with Highfield House to our left we head SE to the B587 T-junction with ‘The Common’ road to Melbourne from Ticknall village.  We walk E along B587 (Robinson’s Hill) for 0.2 mile until we reach Shaw House (Leisure Centre) where we turn right onto a footpath heading SSW then left E along the back of Shaw Cottage then right SSW to the Staunton Harold Reservoir. A footpath takes us through farm land and into the Reservoir Visitor Centre and car park and along to the NW corner of the Reservoir and the Sailing Club.  Keeping to the footpath between the Reservoir and Broadstone Holt woodland we eventually head W to Broadstone Lane End and tributary W of the Reservoir.  After taking the right fork in the track heading N and just before Broadstone Lane End buildings we turn left [*] onto a footpath SW to White Leys then SSE into the Calke Park National Nature Reserve and S to Calke Abbey and Park.   With Calke Abbey to our left and the Nature Reserve and Mere Pond to out right we head W to Betty’s Pond and NW past the Rookery and Middle Lodge on our right.  Crossing a track, we continue NW until we reach the B5006 again and N to back to The Staf of Life pub. 5.6 Miles. 2.5 Hours. Tarmac, Dirt Track, Grass and Gravel. Lowest 253ft. Highest 410ft. Total ascent 455ft [*] Should we need to take a shorter route due to time or weather; at this point we could turn right and head to ‘The Common’ road to Melbourne from Ticknall village.  Turning left NE on The Common and then right onto Bog Lane until we reach Broadstone Holt woods and then turning right SE along the edge of the woods with Derby Hills House Farm on our right.  At Broadstone Lane we pick up our trail again [*]. 5;0 Miles, 2.2 Hours. Tarmac, Dirt Track, Grass and Gravel. Lowest 265.63ft. Highest 409.16ft. Total ascent 390.76ft

Wednesday 05 March 2025 - Description of Walk: Last Walked in July 2022. Circular walk with a lot of up and down - Distance: shorter than usual to compensate for time of year and the ups & downs, about 3.4 miles – the total Ascent being about 799 feet in total - & there are quite a few climbs up and down with stiles and some squeezes.   From the pub at 926 ft, we cross the B5056 and head down NE into the village past Wyns Tor and out again until we get to the pathway heading NE to and past Painter’s Way Farm at 543 ft.   Climbing N up, to 704 ft through the woodland to Greatclose where we turn directly E and down to 541 ft and into Clough Wood. Our lowest point.   A left curve upwards to 876 ft and W through Clough Wood until we get to Clough Lane.  Due W along Clough Lane until we arrive at a 4-ways before Upertown Farm where we turn left and S past Ivy House on our right.   Continue S down again to 623 ft, and back into Winster where we climb again turning right in the village to head W round the village with a final climb back up to the pub.   A shorter walk than usual as the terrain, although not difficult or too steep, is steadily up and down so we can allow for some rests and an appetite for lunch. Miners Standard for lunch.

Wednesday 19 Feb 2025 - Denstone - Peter W - About 5-miles, 2-hours 30-min. See route map. Generally over gently undulating pasture & tracks inevitably with some muddy patches. Quite a few stiles, some in less than perfect condition. The route can be varied &/or shortened on the day to take account of ground & weather conditions. Food: Available afterwards at The Tavern.

Wednesday 5 Feb 2025 - Brian S - Description of walk: Canals, Two Aquaducts, Country Park, Rivers and No Stiles. Fr om the Inn we walk to the Hazelhurst Aqueduct where one canal crosses over the top of another. (A flight of steps). Then we go east along the Caldon canal Leek branch for about 0.5mile, up through Hollinhay wood on gently rising tracks and paths to the A53. We turn right and then care is needed when crossing this busy road. We enter Ladderedge Country park and get views of Leek as we gradually descent to the Churnet Way, crossing the A53 again. A little way along the river leads us to another aqueduct. Now we are at the very beginning of the Caldon canal Leek branch. The walk from here back to the Hollybush Inn is along towpaths. One very small hill and flight of steps where the canal goes through a tunnel. About half of the walk is along towpaths, all in very good condition, flat and made up for cycling as well. There are no stiles and only about 200m ascent.

Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 - Doug B - Description of walk:- Circular walk of approximately 5.5 miles which heads NE on Moor Lane and Bonny Prince Charlie Walk to Peak View caravan site where they have re-purposed Wartime buildings that were once part of the dispersed facilities for about 2500 personnel stationed at RAF Ashbourne.  The walk then continues W to rejoin Moor Lane and crosses the main road to enter Ashbourne Industrial Estate on Snipesmoor Lane. Here there are two Wartime Hangars and much of the estate was built on a section of the main runway. From here the walk crosses the Airfield heading N before entering Bradley Wood and goes downhill to the A517 with a turn right at the bottom onto a footpath leading to the Eastern end of the wood.  Here the walk heads SE uphill  across fields to eventually join Lady Hole Lane, turning SW towards the A52 and  crossing the old main runway after another climb. After crossing the main road the walk follows Church Lane and Moor Lane back to the pub. 

Wednesday 18 Dec 2024 - Shirley - Ian J - Walking Route: From Saracens head Shirley heading South past Wormsley. When opposite Hollington village take the right turn footpath West towards Rodsley. Through Rodsley hamlet heading NW turning right on road back towards Shirley. Road/Track/Footpath/Road.

Wednesday 8 Dec 2024 - Rudyard Reservoir - Ian J. As the Christmas walk [18th Dec] this year is very close to the Christmas holidays this is an opportunity for those of us away for Christmas to join us in a seasonal and the penultimate walk of 2024. Start of walk: 10:15 am from the Rudyard Hotel Car-park, Lake Rd, Rudyard, Leek ST13 8RN and after car share arriving from Waterside Retail Park. Details of walk: A recorded circular route clockwise around the Rudyard Reservoir starting at the Rudyard Hotel North to the West of the Caravan Site . Passing Cliffe Park Lodge along the Staffordshire Way and through Rea Cliffe Wood. Crossing over to the East side of the reservoir at the most northerly end of the reservoir. Heading South along the Staffordshire Moorlands Walks passing Back Wood and back to the hotel across the reservoir dam. Last walked by us in Mar 2022. Food: After walk, approximately 1 pm at The Rudyard Hotel, Lake Rd, Rudyard, Leek ST13 8RN

Wednesday 20 Nov 2924 - Ian J & Peter W -Description of Walk: Circular walk north over fields along the western escarpment overlooking River Dove via Harris Close to reach Pilsbury after 2.25 miles (at which point, if conditions are wet, muddy and unfavourable, those wishing to do so can opt to take the shorter version back  to Hartington over a gently undulating route along a gated, metalled lane). There is a climb of 250 ft between ½ mile & 1 mile from the start, & then the walk gradually descends to Pilsbury.   The planed walk will continue and ascend approximately 200 ft  for 1/2 mile along a lane from Pilsbury [see Pilsbury Castle History - here] before turning south at an elevation of approximately 1000 ft below Carder Low  with a final descent of 150 ft over the last 1/2 mile to Hartington.  Mainly over tracks & pasture. Several stiles.  Source: Collins “Ramblers Guide to the Peak District” (but in reverse). The walk was last done on June 2017.Food is available afterwards at The Charles Cotton Hotel

Wednesday 06 Nov 2024 - Philip A : Starting at 10 am sharp, from the Bluebell Inn at Farnah Green, this walk one goes south on the Midshires Way to the environs of Duffield, then N.W. to Hazelwood then does a loop to the west, then NE to the M.S. Way again and so back to the start.  Distance:  It is just about 5 miles in length, but it could certainly not be described as flat, there being quite a lot of up and down, none of it very steep.  There are also 7-8 full-sized stiles. Food: The Bluebell Inn, Farnah Green, 

Wednesday 23 Oct 2024 - Peter W (Brian Stockdale) : Initially generally fairly flat walk westwards along tracks to enter the southern end of Horseshoe Dale, then turning north to gradually descend  ½ mile along the grassy dale past the bottom of Back Dale to continue down the narrow & rocky Deep Dale to join the Midshires Way after 1/3 mile. A steep ascent along a narrow stony path leads eastwards out of Deep Dale back along the Way over fairly level terrain to Chelmorton where we pass the pub after 3 ½ miles to continue up an initially fairly steep path to a generally level open area to join the Pennine Bridleway south along tracks & lanes leading to a grassy descent with good views back to the pub. Inevitably some stiles. Possibly some muddy areas.One advantage of “a figure of 8” walk based around the pub is if weather conditions deteriorate!  5.5-miles: 2 hours 45 minutes. We have never walked to & along Horseshoe Dale or this part of Deep Dale. We took the steep path out of it along Midshires Way back to the pub in heavy rain on 6/5/15 when walking from the north. The 1st section of the walk was published in Derbyshire Life about 10 years ago. We walked the 2^nd section on 10/8/16.

Wednesday 09 Oct 2024 - Malcolm H - Route: From Hassop Station Café [B] this will take us NW along the Monsal Trail from Hassop Station before turning left and South on footpaths with a steady 150ft climb [1]. Keeping to the footpath towards Bakewell with a steady decent of 300ft. Arriving at Bakewell North of the River Wye at old Holme Hall. Keeping to the East of the river then crossing over the bridge [2] taking along West of the river for a short distance before crossing the river again [3] and following the footpaths SE along the East bank of the river [4]. After a brief left, left and left again [5] we walk North [6] to enter the Monsal Train again at the Coombs Road. Taking the trail North back to Hassop Station for lunch.

Wednesday 25 Sep 2024 - Peter M - Route: From the pub we walk west along School Lane and Main Street then left down hill to cross the stone (packhorse) bridge at the river Lathkill. Climb the hill on the footpath through the wood then across the field to Meadow Grange Farm and go through the farmyard. After the farm, at the footpath junction, take the left fork beside the stone wall to Back Lane. Turn right on the road then after a few yards take the cross field footpath to Moor Lane. Keep on the lane to the crossroad with the main street through Youlgreave. Cross this onto the minor road going slightly right down to the bridge over Bradford Dale. Before the bridge turn left onto the footpath beside the dale. This crosses a road but we continue on the footpath until reaching the main road in Alport. Cross the road and take the footpath beside the Lathkill to the next road and Conksbury Bridge. Go over the bridge and up hill on the the road for about 250 yards then take the slightly uphill footpath on the left to look over the river fish ponds and return to the pub. There are around 6 stiles on the walk, some easy squeeze ones. On the recce, two fields had cows in but even though we had the dogs with us they ignored us. One field had recently been harvested so we hope it won't be ploughed on the day! On the recce it took about two and three quarter hours without rushing so the hotel is booked to arrive at the pub for lunch for 1pm.

Wednesday 11 Sep 2024 - Great Longstone - Ian J - Route: From the Crispin Inn [DE45 1TZ] along the street taking the footpath NE past the church and onto Beggarway Lane. For a shot distance along the lane take the footpath North and NE and steady climb about 450ft to Longstone Edge. At the North edge of the Longstone Edge take the footpath along the South of Hight Rake climbing about an other 205ft to the woods at Bleaklow. From the cross paths junction at Bleaklow turn right and continue South past Bleaklow Farm (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1899 AD) then SW a steady decent down to Top Farm at Rowland and SW back into Great Longstone and the Crispin for lunch. Total Ascent 655ft. Highest point 1245ft at High Rake. As this published route involves a steady 450ft climb for the first two miles, it is the shortest route at 4.17 miles with the views. However, if time is with us when we reach at the approximate halfway point at Bleaklow, we can make a detour to take in Deep Rake opencast workings and Beacon Rod, which will push us to 4.9 miles and down hill all the way back to for lunch.

Wednesday 28 Aug 2024 - Gordon L - Route: 4.66 miles, total ascent 770ft, total descent 770ft. Starting Point: Stanton village hall at 10-00am Parking is available in the hall car park, roadside by the hall or in Gordon’s yard. Route: We will leave the village by the style opposite the church. Mostly descending through open fields to cross Tinsell brook which is to the right of Hobble wood. We then start to ascend passing the Raddlepits on the left and then over a style turning Northwesterly for a short distance before turning East to cross the Weaver road. We will continue Eastward descending through the lower reaches of the Weaver hills turning southwards to continue descending onto Gidacre Lane. Taking a drinks break at approximately 11.30am at Dalton’s Dairy, home-made ice creams, coffee, tea, cold drinks all available to purchase from their shop. We leave Dalton’s to continue through Wootton Village, reaching Hall Lane. Continue to the junction and take the style on the left. Going Northwest for a short while before heading Eastbound across open fields, then descending a steep bank to cross Wildhay Brook. Now ascend through a wood and over a style to continue through fields gently ascending back to Stanton. This walk does have some hills as you would expect when heading towards the Weaver hills but you will have plenty of panoramic views.

Wednesday 14 Aug 2024 - Peter W- Distance: 4.75 miles Approximate Duration of Walk: 2 hours 40 mins. Description of Walk: Circular walk from the Village Green located at an elevation of 1000 ft gradually descending eastwards for approx 1/2 mile along Mires Lane to join a path to Wardlow Mires, turning south generally along the bottom of Cressbrook Dale at an elevation of 725/775 ft, passing beneath Peter's Stone, a prominent knoll, to almost reach Cressbrook after 3 miles, then ascending approx 150 ft over 1/4 mile partly along a lane to the western rim of the dale to return north over fields generally at an elevation of 950/1050 ft with no significant ascents or descents. Several stiles. Two shorter options are feasible in the event of bad weather. Quite uneven & rocky down the dale & quite a few stiles over stone walls on the return to the village.

Wednesday 31 July 2024 - Judith P - This walk will take us around the Snelston area, quite close to Ashbourne. We would park and eat at the Cock Inn in Clifton ( need to pre order food as usual). The walk is about four and three quarter miles, with a couple of moderate ascents, mainly through parkland with some good far views., and taking in the intriguing village of Snelston. There are about 7 or 8 stiles, some a bit “squeezy”. Points of interest: old air raid shelters, araucaria plantation from old vanished hall and Shrovetide goal near end. 

Wednesday 17 July 2024 - Ian J - Ashford in the Water - Monsal Head - 5.9 miles
Leaving the car park on Court Lane, Ashford-in-the-Water. Taking the anti-clockwise route NW through the village then from the B6465 road a footpath left of the road and steady climb past Highfield Farm onto Pennyunk Lane. Heading W along the lane, then NW, W and finally N [18] and NE up following Monsal Dale Fin Wood. Tracking along NE and S of the wood to Monsal Head. Turning SW into the wood and following the river W over a footbridge and W then S along the river down to Lees Bottom. Crossing the A6 heading SSW with a climb up to the border of Deep Dale and Great Shacklow Woods where we start a decent and take the E footpath through Great the Little Shacklow Woods along the S of the river and back to Ashford and lunch at the Bulls Head Pub

Wednesday 03 July 2024 - Ian J - Sparklow - Monyash. From the Royal Oak at Sparklow turn left up a footpath and track to cross A515 at the Greystones Nawab camping site. Then along Hutmoor Butts Track, passing the Derbyshire Donkey Sanctuary. Onto Cross Lane to Monyash. Through Monyash down to The Rake cross A515 to Cotesfield Farm North on Tissington Trail/Pennine Bridleway back to Royal Oak Pub.

Wednesday 19 June 2024 - Birchover. Ian J - Approximate 4.5 mile Circular walk over disused quarry area, heather moorlands (Stanton Moor) NE of Birchover, passing Cork & King Stones & Nine Ladies Circle before turning south to Barn Farm & west to Rocking Stone Farm & Druid Inn for lunch. Spectacular views. Moderate gradients & one potentially muddy area. Some stiles. Total ascent 714 ft.. Starting Point: Approx. 10.15 am from The Druid Inn, Birchover (Postcode DE4 2BL) (OS ref SK 236 621) after arrival of car pool. Parking is available in the pub car park.

Wednesday 05 June - Philip A. Approximate 5.5-mile circular walk starting and finishing at the Miners' Arms' pub for lunch. The walk starts from the Miners' Arms in Carsington village.  There is sufficient parking space there and thereabouts.  The route begins with a really quite steep slope northwards, up to the Midshires Way, past some wind turbines.  We then proceed for about 1 mile WNW along the MSW until we reach the Limestone Way where we turn to the NE and go across 5-6 fields to the half-way point of the walk.  We then turn sharply SE along a farm-track, past two farms until we reach a signpost near Griffe Grange where we turn to the south, crossing a small hill until we encounter another section of the MSW again.  We then turn to the east on this for about half a mile until we reach a junction and then proceed along a quiet minor road for a third of a mile before making a detour S.W. across some more fields, before going down the same steep slope and back to the village again. I reckon that the route is about 5.5 miles in length.  Apart from the slope at the start the main problem with this excursion is, as usual, with the lunch arrangements.

Wednesday 22 May 2024 - Longnor: - Ian J. Out of the Olde Cheshire Cheese pub turning right along High Street. Cross over the B5053 onto Leek Road. Taking the road fork left along Gauledge Lane.  At the end of the lane continue West along the Manifold Trail bearing left over a footbridge towards Fawside.  Heading SW past Millmoorhead Wood over a footbridge and West on the Manifold Trail.  Turning right and staying on the Manifold Trail bearing SW to Shining Ford along a short bit of the road turning left on the footpath and East to The Slack.  At The Slack turn left and East onto the Road with a steady climb for 0.5-mile. At Sycamore Farm take footpath left North of School Clough then a descent down, crossing the road, past Waterhouse Farm and crossing the River Manifold. Turning left and North along the Manifold Trail and back into Longnor and the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese for lunch.

Wednesday 08 May 2024 - Blithfield Reservoir. - Gordon. Woodlands, water and hundreds of bluebells. Following the blue, yellow and red routes as listed in the Blithfield Reservoir Walks leaflet. The walks are a lovely variety of woodlands with bluebells, some ponds, some meadow and some views of the reservoir. Bring binoculars if you wish. On a recce walk we saw Grebes, Tufted ducks, Nuthatch and Tree Creepers. The paths are mainly dry and easy to walk.  It is mostly flat with gentle undulating paths, the biggest hill is only 100ft. There are no stiles.  Anyone wishing to make the walk shorter there are several options.

Wednesday 24 April 2024 - Duke of York Pomeroy. - Doug. A circular walk with step styles over stone walls. Most of the styles are early in the walk. There are no steep hills but there is a steady climb through Flagg. Anti-clockwise, the walk starts on a footpath next to the car park and heads across fields to Flagg where we go uphill through the village on the pavement. Another footpath leads us to the Pennine Bridleway which eventually crosses the main road to join the High Peak Trail which we follow to a further footpath leading to the main road again and pub on the other side.

Wednesday 10 April 2024 - Martin & Barbara. Distance is 5.6 miles with total ascent of 570ft. There are 7 stiles, all within the first mile and none are particularly challenging. There are numerous pedestrian gates, but they shouldn't hold us up too much. It can be quite muddy in places, but no worse than we have experienced over the winter.The route starts and finishes at The Black Boy Inn. Heading north up Old Road, turning left onto School Lane, then right onto a narrow foot path passing between two houses eventually opening out onto open fields and passing Heage Windmill on the left (Barbara plans to do a brief spiel on the history of the windmill).After crossing several fields with fantastic views down the Derwent Valley we drop down towards the A610 and turn on to the old track bed of the former Butterley to Ambergate railway line eventually passing under the bridge carrying the B6013. We then turn onto the former Buckland Hollow spur of the same railway before arriving at the fishing pond adjacent to Valley Farm and left onto the path passing through Pear Tree Farm and onto a track leading the A610 and turning right onto Main Road into Lower Hartshay. After crossing the Hartshay Brook and the former Cromford Canal we turn sharp right onto a track before heading out onto open fields and climb up to Upper Hartshay.Upon reaching Ripley Road, we turn right for a short distance, before turning right onto Bridle Lane and dropping back down into Lower Hartshay. In the village we turn left on the footpath in front of the row of cottages and out onto open fields returning to the fishing pond. We turn left over the bridge towards Valley Farm, passing through a farm gate before turning left up the hill heading back towards Heage. We pass behind the offices of Bowmer and Kirkland, then turn right onto Ripley Road, left into Tenter Lane and return to the Black Boy

Wednesday 27 Mar 2024. 5-miles from the Okeover Pub Mappelton. Roughly the walk goes up to the ridge from the churchyard, walk north past Spendlane Farm to Thorpe church. Down Limestone Way to Coldwell Bridge, left before bridge and along path by river back to Mapleton - There is a short steep climb at the beginning, probably half a dozen stiles, lovely views from the ridge.  We use the path to the west side of the river which comes out at the water mill near Okeover Hall.

Wednesday 13 Mar 2024 - Peter W. Approximate 5.6-mile circular walk. Duration of Walk: 2 hours 45 mins. From Parwich to Tissington, Newton Grange and Parwich Lees, starting and finishing at the Sycamore pub for lunch. Description of Walk: Circular walk from the pub south westwards mainly over undulating pasture along the Limestone Way, crossing Bletch Brook (which may be muddy) to Tissington, turning north over fairly level pasture to join Tissington Trail at Crakelow Farm, then west along the Trail to turn north east gradually descending over pasture & a farm track before gently ascending to Parwich Lees & following the contours eastwards over pasture to drop down to Parwich. Some squeezer stiles & some other wooden rail stiles generally not in the best condition. (The walk can be shortened as we proceed to take into account weather & ground conditions).

Wednesday 28th Feb 2024 - Hartington. Approximate 6-mile circular walk starting and finishing at the Jug and Glass pub at Hartington for lunch. Walk Route: From the Jug and Glass Pub - The walk description is normally 7 miles, but we cut off approx 1 mile by turning right at Upperhouse Farm and taking the path towards Ivy House. The walk is nearly all (95%) on trails and there are no stiles at all. It is also mainly flat, apart from 2 ascents.North along Western edge of A515 for 160m turning left towards Hartington. Left onto B505 for 150m then right into Hartington Meadows heading South to Tissington Trail. At Over Hide Farm, Biggin turn left and East and crossing the A515 at Cardle View. Heading East across meadows to Upperhouse Farm to turn left and North along the Pennine Bridleway. Passing Friden Grange Brick Works and Brundcliffe. Turning left before Caskinlow Farm back onto the A515 crossing and back to the Jug and Glass Pun for lunch.

Wednesday – 14th February 2024 –Hollington.  Description of Walk: Under 4.0 miles, shorter than some walks because of the number of stiles. Hollington is famous for its quarries and we start by going south disused quarries which nature has reclaimed. A short road section west leads to a path south to Overton farm. There are lovely views to the south (if the weather is good). A short road section leads to Hollington fields and then north across farm land back to Hollington village. Please be aware that there are some muddy patches and about 12 stiles some of which need care going over. We have cut out several sections we tried on a recce because of mud and bad condition of paths. Take care along the road through the village and than we return to the Raddle Inn through the old quarries for lunch.

Wednesday 31 Jan 2024 - Farnah Green. The route goes west for a short distance to get onto the Midshires Way then proceeds north on this for about 1.5 miles,which involves crossing the Belper to Ashbourne road. The M/S. Way north of the A road is really quite STEEP, so we had better mention this. From Hillside we descend another slope, go past the Bulls Head pub. then veer off to the left to make a detour around Mount Pleasant, then head south along the railway line till we get to Belper River Gardens.
From there we head south, along the west side of the River Derwent. After another half mile we veer off to the right to the bottom of a ridge. We then have to climb this ridge, which is again quite STEEP and once we get to the top we are just about a quarter mile from the pub.

Wednesday 17 Jan 2024 - Saracens Restaurant and Bar, Shirley.  Description of Walk: Leaving the pub heading along Hill Lane SW to Yeaveley turning left onto a footpath that takes us onto the Bonnie Prince Charlie (BPC) way turn right heading South. Left footpath off the BPC heading NE through the meadows to Hollington. North through Hollington along the Marsh Hollow Road towards Shirley. Sharp left bend take the Centenary footpath left and West back towards BPC way. At the BCW take the footpath North to Back Lane then NE back onto Marsh Hollow Road left back into Shirley and the pub for lunch.

Wednesday 03 Jan 2024 - Royal Oak Hanging Bridge, Mayfield - Mapleton Rescheduled from Shirley
Walk 5.19 miles Royal Oak, Hanging Bridge. Circular walk starting from the Royal Oak Pub heading NE along the River Dove and bearing East and NE, touching the Bentley Brook onto and passing North of Bellevue. Turning Left onto the Mapleton Road for a few yards and the right onto the Tissington Trail after the Tunnel. Turning Left of the Trail at Callow Top Farm heading NW then North to Hinchleywood. At the wood we head SW down to Mapleton. On arrival at the Mapleton Road turning Right and the Left to the Okeover Bridge heading SW and South along the River Dove back to the Royal Oak, Hanging Bridge. Some stiles.

Wednesday 20 Dec 2023 – Annual Christmas Walk from The Shoulder of Mutton – Osmaston. Approximate Distance: 3.5 miles Description of Walk: Circular walk from The Shoulder of Mutton, Osmaston, through the Osmaston Park Estate using footpaths and bridleways. Through Shirley Park Wood and back past the Water Mill – See Route map link above right. There may be some mud, but most of the walk is on tracks, with the minimum stiles and gates.

Wednesday 06 Dec 2023 – Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1.
Description of Walk: . Leaving the MA out of the village heading SW along the B6521 and crossing the A623. Footpath/bridleway up South past Darlton Quarry to Lane Head. Turning left East along Middleton Lane to Highfields Farm. Taking a left footpath North opposite Highfields Farm around Goddards Quarry along Dale Side and back down onto A623. Right along footpath into SM village past Lovers Leap/Curry Cottages. Just before the Toll Booth Fish and Chip shop turn left crossover the A623 and head up North around SM village heading West on footpath to IMF HQ & MA passing the Boundary Stone back to the MA for lunch.
Quote: Mission writer, director and producer Christopher McQuarrie. "Dead Reckoning is a navigational term. It means you’re picking a course based solely on your last known position and that becomes quite the symbol not only for Ethan Hunt, but several characters.” Including all U3A Walkers!!
Ref; BBC News: Mission Impossible: 'Buzz' in village as quarry train scene set up - BBC News. Above right scenes involving a steam locomotive crashing into a quarry for the latest Mission Impossible film has been filmed in Derbyshire.
The scenes were shot at Stoney Middleton - where teams had been building the set for months - on Friday, with the black train plunging from a track on a cliff.
Local photographers posted images of the moment from the latest Mission Impossible film on

Wednesday – 22nd November 2023 –Dimmingsdale in its Autumn Glory
Approximate Distance: 5.0 miles but this can easily be shortened if you want to or the weather is bad.
Description of Walk: Dimmingsdale and Ousal Dale should look lovely in the Autumn colours.
The majority of the walk is along magnificent drives built by the Earl of Shrewsbury in the 1800s, still in good condition. So we will be walking where fine carriages once carried gentry on pleasure trips. We head up Dimmingsdale to Greendale lane and the corner of Hawksmoor wood. The section down through Sutton’s wood can be wet. After that we are back on tarmac and good wide sandy/gravel tracks above Ousal Dale gradually dropping down to the café. The climbing up and down is gentle but we start at 330ft and reach 700ft half way round. There is a short cut which we can use if the weather is bad or if anyone wants to cut out about a mile and some climbing. There is only one stile but several cattle grids! There is the option after lunch of a short ¾ mile walk to see the chained oak (look up the legend about it and the Earl of Shrewsbury). It is really worth looking at the Ramblers Retreat website about the area.

Wednesday 8 November 2023 - Ingleby. Approximate Distance: 4.75 miles. A Fairly flat circular walk westwards from the pub through Ingleby & alongside the River Trent past Anchor Church (see below) to Windmill Hill & onwards to Church Spinney, then turning east through the grounds of Foremark School to Seven Spouts Farm, then north-east past Ingleby Toft back to the pub. Mainly over farmland, farm tracks & footpaths. Some stiles, mainly in quick succession near the start. Inevitably some muddy areas.
NB: Anchor Church will almost certainly be inaccessible following recent rain. Ground conditions will almost certainly result in revisions to the intended route to avoid some (not all!) of the muddiest terrain.
Source: Walk No. 19 in Charles Wildgoose's “Pub Walks in Derbyshire”; 2008 edition. Last walked on 13 November 2019 when some flooding near Willington prevented some cars getting through & we were unable to view Anchor Church because the Trent had burst its banks.
Food Available afterwards at The John Thompson Inn.

Wednesday – 25th Oct 2023 – Brailsford - Muggington. 
Approximate Distance: 5.3 miles. Description of Walk: Circular walk - Starting at Brailsford Golf Club, taking the footpath into Brailsford turning left on A52 then right just past the Post Office. Continue NE to Wood Lane and crossing over Wood Lane continue NE on the Centenary Way. Crossing over Mercaston Lane and on reaching the Trent Trout Farm heading North to Muggington. Turn left on Green Lane into Muggington turn right fork then left footpath past the church heading West towards Mercaston. At the wood head South across Mercaston Brook and turn right on Mercaston Lane heading NW then left SW onto Wood Lane. Tracing the route back into Brailsford and back to the Golf Club. There are muddy parts to this walk so stout boots and sticks would be the order of the day

Wednesday 11 October 2023 - Black Horse Inn at Hulland Ward.
Approximate Distance: 4.8 miles. Description of Walk: Circular walk A footpath opposite the pub leads to a lane which we will follow towards Hulland Village and then turning left onto another footpath which goes downhill to cross a brook before climbing again to Black Carr. A bridle track is next which is muddy in places and takes us to another one called Scout Lane which leads to Smith-Hall Lane. From here we follow this lane up Humblebee Hill before descending to Intakes Lane where we will turn left to pass Halter Devil Chapel where l will give some historical information about this and the attached farm house where I used to live.
A short distance on the lane brings us to the drive to Blackbrook Farm which we will follow to a footpath which goes uphill again to join an overgrown footpath beyond a style. This passes Woodside Farm and there are views towards Cannock Chase when clear.
After crossing Smith-Hall Lane again a further footpath skirts a concrete works to join another track leading us to another lane and back to the first footpath which takes us back to the pub.
There are views at various points on the walk. The hills are not too steep but there are styles on the route.

Wednesday 27 Sep 2023 – Ashbourne to Wirksworth 10 miles.
Approximate Distance: 10-miles or 2 x 5-miles
Description of Walk: A 10-mile linier walk from Ashbourne to Wirksworth. Following the same route, we walked for the U3A’s 40th Anniversary Baton Relay in 9 Sep 2022. The walk will be split into two sections of 5 miles allowing for a picnic at Carsington and walkers to choose to walk one of the 5-mile sections or the full 10 miles. Hopefully this time without the thunder storm!

Wednesday 13 September 2023 - Butterton. Description of Walk: Circular walk where there will be steep ascents and descents with several stiles. Start at the Black Lion, walk down hill to the Ford, over the Ford, follow Hoo Brook down the valley to reach Wetton Mill. Take the steep climb over Ossoms Hill to Grindon. Take the path opposite the church, after one field the church spire of Butterton comes into view in the distance, head towards it to reach the end of the walk. If needed the distance can be shortened to cut out the most demanding part, if we cut out the section down to Wetton Mill and turn sooner across Ossoms Hill to Grindon. (cuts out more than 1 mile)

Wednesday 30 August 2023 – Carsington – Brassington – The Miners Arms. Leader Name: Ian Jones
Description of Walk: Circular walk leaving the pub car park turning left and past the church turning right up Mining Lane and North West from the Miners Arms Carsington on footpaths to Brassington. Continue North West through Brassington at the church take right footpath climbing until reaching four way footpath taking the right heading North East to Longcliffe Dale Farm and Peak Quarry Farm. turning right after Peak Quarry Farm and High Peak Trail heading East about. Continue along the Trail past Harboro' Rocks turning off Trail at the North East corner of Carsington Pasture heading South past Kings Chair back to Carsington. With Some stiles, gates and squeezes.

Wednesday 16 August 2023 - Bradley.  Description of Walk: Circular walk from the church over pasture to Hadley Lane, turning E through the village along Pinfold Lane & then SE along a track generally in the direction of Holly Meadow Farm & Bradley Park Farm North, continuing on a track to Bradley Old Park & NW over fields to Knoll Lodge, past a small lake & onwards NW over pasture to Moor End, along the lane through The Hole in the Wall to turn NE over pasture to the church. Fairly level terrain. Several reasonable stiles.

Wednesday 2nd August 2023 – Stanton to the Weaver Hills –A picnic walk with no pub.  Description of Walk: The route will start passing the church and heading west over gently undulating and rising ground to Raddlepits. A short distance up a minor road leads to open access land where we follow the ridge steadily upwards to the peak of the Weaver hills. If the weather is fine there should be good views of the Trent valley to the south and of the Peak district to the north. The walk back is along a path to the north and around Softlow Wood. There is a short steep section which needs care before we join Blakelow lane to return. There are several stiles and the total ascent is not dissimilar to many walks, we start at 220 m and climb to 370 m.

Wednesday 19 July 2023 – Great Longstone – The Crispin 
Description of Walk: Circular [Clockwise] walk from The Crispin Pub SE along the Main Street for 0.1 mile then turning right and South along a footpath passing the Recreation Ground on our left then crossing Isedale Street to a T junction with Glebe Avenue and turning left. The next right taking the footpath heading SE to Longreave Lane. Turning right at the fork in the lanes and right again at the next folk and crossing the A6020. Taking the footpath SW past Churchdale Cottage, Churchdale Farm and Churchdale Hall. Still heading SW crossing a track to the A6020, crossing the road onto the footpath and turning left towards Ashford in the Water. On arriving at Ashford in the Water we take a right fork into the village. At the T junction turn right through the village past the Ashford Arms on the left and the Bulls Head on the right. Along Fennel Street and past the church following the road on a right bend. On reaching an island with porched seat and the Buxton Road take the right turning up Vicarage Lane. After a few yards at the Grit Bin take the footpath left veering back. This footpath takes us past houses NW past Highfield Farm and onto Pennyunk Lane and at Ploverfield we turn right and NNW up to and turning right onto Little Lane heading SE to pick up and turn left on Ashford Lane B6465 past Parkfield. At the Red House we take a right footpath heading North to the cross the Monsal Trail at the Headstone Tunnel Eastern entrance. On reaching Butts Road turn right to Little Longstone. Passing the Packhorse Inn at a footpath on the right taking the right hand footpath to Monsal Head and South to the Monsal Trail. Onto the trail turning left and West to the Longstone Lane. At the Lane turn left back to Great Longstone. Taking a footpath to shortcut left across a field back onto the lane if needed. With Some stiles.

Wednesday – Biggin, Waterloo Pub – 05 July 2023 - Description of Walk: Circular walk from the pub car park turn left onto the Biggin Main Street. Turn right onto Drury Lane, follow this to the end, then over a stile to pick up the cross-field footpath to Back Lane. Turn left onto the lane then at the trail bridge go up the slope onto the trail and turn left following the trail to the Ruby Wood picnic area. Go through this and take the footpath, turn right onto the road to the gate into the Hartington Meadows Nature Reserve to see the wild flowers. Go downhill through the field and join the path to cross the Tissington Trail near the Hartington Signal box. Follow the footpath to Whitehouse Farm caravan park then through Heathcote taking the lane south east past a farm. At the end of the lane join the footpath to return to Biggin. Overall, there are no big hills to climb or tricky sections to negotiate so it will be pretty easy for everyone and there are good surrounding views in several places. On the recce, a few orchids were starting to appear in the sheltered sunny sections of the wildflower meadow so we hope some will still be there for us to see on the walk. 7+ stiles.

Wednesday 21 June 2023 – Thorpe Dove Dale North & West from the Old Dog. 
Description of Walk: Circular walk from Old Dog Pub, North up Spend Lane, past Pike House. After entering Thorp Pasture turning left after 0.6 mile, taking the footpath West and along North edge of Thorp Pasture. At Moor Barn [1.17 miles] heading North [1.51 miles] to Tissington Spires and Sharplow Dale. Continuing North top of Dove dale and past Natural Arch and Reynard's Cave. Onwards North past Pickering Tor up to Dove Holes [2.95 miles] then heading South following East along the River Dove past Ilam Rock, Dovedale Wood, Twelve Apostles and Lover's Leap [4.14 miles]. Following the River Dove now going East to the Stepping Stones past Dovedale Castle [4.65 miles]. Leaving the River Dove at the Stepping Stones continue into Thorpe Pasture again and along Lin Dale, with Thorp Cloud to our right, to Hamston Hill. Coming out of Thorp Pastures East and North of the HF Hotel, Holidays Ltd, Peveril of the Peak [5.32 miles]. Onto Wintercroft Lane [5.5 miles] and back along the footpath to the Old Dog for Lunch. Total Ascent 1100 ft. Although there are some steady climbs up and down there is only 3 stills and a few gates. The footpaths can be uneven in places so bring yours sticks and sturdy boots. Lunch afterwards at the Old Dog Pub.

Wednesday 07 June 2023 - Wirksworth. Description of Walk: The walk will be in the vicinity of Wirksworth. We intend to set out from Wirksworth market place, head 1 mile N.E. to Bolehill, then up a pretty steep incline to the Black Rocks, above Cromford. Here we will have some very good scenery views. The route then descends to the High Peak Trail, which we follow for about 2 miles to the West. The latter part of this includes another quite steep climb up to Middleton Top and its famous Steam engine. About 0.5 mile beyond this feature we turn sharply to the S.E and cross 6 to 7 fields and then bypass a quarry. There is then a fairly steep downslope, on roadway, cross several fields, bypass a large quarry and arrive back at the N.W. outskirts of Wirksworth and back to the marketplace.
It is obviously not a long walk, about 4.8 miles, but there is a need to emphasis the two steep sections. Food: Hope & Anchor Pub, Wirksworth

Wednesday 24th May 2023 – Alton/Brookleys Lake. River, canal, old railway and lakes.  Description of Walk: River, canal, old railway and lakes. We start east along the Churnet River, cross the old railway and canal, then have one fairly steep footpath for about 350-yds to the edge of the Alton Park hotels. Passing Ina’s Rock we head north to a minor road then east with views of several small lakes to Brookleys Lake. If you want to identify some of the birds on the lakes bring binoculars, Great Crested Grebes, Tufted ducks, Grey Wagtails, herons have been seen recently. Along the edge of this lake and through some of JCB testing areas leads us to Crumpwood weir. Back to Alton is along part of the Caldon and Uttoxeter canal and the old railway line, with marsh marigolds and pink purslane. About half of this walk is on footpaths and half is on tarmac or well made up tracks. There are 6 stiles and some muddy paths but still walkable even after heavy rain.

Wednesday 10 May 2023 – Monsal Head Hotel Westabout, Headstone Viaduct and Monsal Dale. Description of Walk: From The Monsal Head Hotel Car Park West dropping down and then to head for a clockwise route over the Headstone Viaduct. Continue West and climbing up and onwards to Bushfield past Lower Farm; At Middle Farm head NW past Top Farm and High Dale on the left. NW to Bulltor Lane turning right and climb down NE up to Litton Mill. At the Monsal Trail turn right East through Litton Tunnel SE through Cressbrook Tunnel. Exit Trail at Foot Bridge and along Upperdale SE to foot bridge East over the River Wye and a climb up back to The Monsal Head Hotel for lunch.

Wednesday - 26 April 2023 Holbrook and Duffield - Richard [Weston Wanders] and Doug Billings. Description of Walk: - Leaving the pub and heading along the top of Duffield Bank descending into the Derwent Valley via Manor Quarry and turning South down the valley. Skirting the edge of Little Eaton and back along the ridge to Holbrook. The Walk is mainly on country lanes and footpaths with great views and lots of historic interest. 

Wednesday – 12 April 2023 – Westabout from Royal Oak Wetton. Description of Walk: - Circular walk all on National Park Pathways, North from the Royal Oak Wetton - East past Wetton Hill. Passing the old 'Pepper Inn' on our left. NE to Back of Ecton after 1.5 miles then West and then South/SE around Sugar Loaf and Dale Farm. As we pass Cantrell's House there is a range of home made Jams and Chutney for sale at £3 jar with honesty box. Through Dale Farm yard and to the river. Turning East and up towards Wetton Mill and past the café. Pick up Manifold Way and East to the Caves at Wetton Mill. South to cross the Leek Road. South to bridge over the Manifold River heading East. Can be optional; SW to Thor's Cave and backtrack. Continue East with a climb back to Wetton. Walk with 5 stiles, 14 gates and 5 squeezes. There is some mud, which can be slippy in places, especially on the climbs and descents. As there is more than usual upping and downing it is a shorter walk at only 4.43 miles. Altitude: 583 ft at lowest point, 1097 ft at highest point - Total Ascent 996 ft

Wednesday 29 March 2023 - Swarkestone starting and finishing at The Crewe and Harpur pub for lunch. Approximate Distance: 5 miles. This can be shortened as we proceed depending upon ground & weather. Part of the route is close to the River Trent which is susceptible to flooding.
Approximate Duration of Walk: 2 hours 30 minutes. Description of Walk: Circular walk from the pub eastwards to join the Trent & Mersey Canal at Massey's Bridge, then 2 miles westwards along the towpath to Deep Dale Bridge before proceeding south & east through Barrow-on-Trent & back to the pub along the banks of the River Trent. Very level (maximum elevation difference is 15'). In addition to the towpath, a further 1 mile is along lanes, the remainder being over arable areas which, being low lying, could be muddy at this time of year. 4 or 5 stiles.
Source: Slightly adapted from Derbyshire Magazine: December 2013: p110. Last walked on 5 March 2014.

Wednesday – 15th March 2023 – Cotton, Oakamoor, old railway and Moneystone Quarry
Approximate Distance: 5 mile. Description of Walk: Cotton, Oakamoor, old railway and Moneystone Quarry. We start from The Star at Cotton with a walk through a wooded valley, Cotton Dell Nature Reserve where there may be some pleasant surprises. We see a little bit of a river in Oakamoor and then go along an old railway line towards Froghall. We head north then east through Moneystone Quarry although you can hardly see it. (I wonder if you can guess what is at the bottom of Moneystone Quarry without using the internet!) East through parts of Cotton Dell lead us back to lunch.
Although it is no longer than usual there are a little more ups and downs than some walks over flatter farmland. Mostly good paths but some muddy patches as can be expected in March and about 6 stiles.
Food Available afterwards at The Star at Cotton,

Wednesday 1st March 2023 - Biggin by Hartington
Approximate Distance 5.5 miles Duration of Walk 3 hours
Starting Point of Walk At 10.00 am from the Waterloo Inn, Biggin by Hartington. Post code SK17 0DH, OS MR 152595 Parking in small pub car park and on the road.
Description of walk Circular walk heading a short distance on the road to join the footpath into Biggin Dale and following this until branching off to Dalehead where we cross the road to a footpath which heads south to join Liffs Lane. After a mile on the road we join the Tissington Trail and go north for about 1.3 miles before leaving it on a steep downhill path and joining a footpath back to Biggin. A short road section takes us back to the pub.
There are some styles and plenty of gates. There are some hills but non of them are steep.
Food:- Available afterwards at the Waterloo Inn. Menu choices Before noon Monday 27th February
A Little about Biggin
Biggin is a village in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Hartington Nether Quarter parish, and is in the Peak District National Park.
Biggin was once known as Newbiggin, when it had a monastic settlement of the Cistercian order, established by the monks of Garendon Abbey, Leicestershire. The monks established a sheep ranch at Biggin Grange, which still has one ancient outbuilding. Farming is still important to the village, though at one time (18th Century) it was also a centre of lead mining. When the lead started to be worked out, there was a migration of lead miners to Upper Teesdale, and they probably took the name Newbiggin there. Today tourism is an important industry alongside farming.

Wednesday 15 February 2023 – Lees – The Bluebell Langley Common.  Approximate Distance: 5 miles Description of walk: This walk will start from the village green at the south end of Lees village, [OS: SK 2644 3715] a few hundred yards south of Long Lane. There is parking available around the green but not an infinite amount of it, so please make the maximum possible use of car-sharing, from Ashbourne. The circular walk is about 5 miles in length. It is fairly flat but will be slippery and muddy in parts. There are around 8 stiles.
The route heads first west for about 1.5 miles long the Bonnie Prince Charlie way, then south from Thulvaston, then S.E. to Trusley and finally N.E. across some fields and so back to Lees.
Lees has a village pub, the Cow, but unfortunately it does not do food on a Wednesday lunchtime. So, we get in our cars, north though the village and then proceed 1 mile east along Long Lane, to the Blue Bell at Langley Common Post Code [DE6 4LW]

Wednesday 01 Feb 2023 – The Flying Childers Inn, Stanton in Peak. Leader Name: Ian JonesApproximate Distance: 5.1 miles. Approximate Duration of Walk: 3 hoursStarting Point of Walk: Approx. 10 am from The Flying Childers Postcode: DE4 2LW: OS ref: SK 240 643 after arrival of car pool. Parking is available in the pub car park.
Description of Walk: Circular walk from the Flying Childers Inn car park west to Park Farm then NW across fields crossing the B5056 to Alport. Continuing west through Alport, crossing the river Lathkill and road to Youlgreave following the river NW to Raper Lodge where we cross the river again to head NE heading to Haddon Hall. Before we reach the A6 we double back south to the B5056 again crossing the river and SE back to the Alport / Stanton in Peak Road then west back to the pub for lunch. Heavy pasture/flood meadows, grassy paths, with some squeezes/stiles, steps, bridges and little on B roads. Total ascent 785ft.
Food Available afterwards at The Flying Childers Inn.

Wednesday 18 January 2023. Leader: Peter Worboys
Approximate Distance: 4.75 miles
Approximate Duration of Walk: 2 hours 30 minutes (The walk can be shortened as we proceed to take into account weather conditions)
Starting Point of Walk: Approx 10.00am from The Great Northern pub Station Road, Mickleover DE3 9FB (OS SK308359) after arrival of the car pool & after menu selection. Parking is available in the pub car park.
Directions: Take A52 towards Derby, turn right just after passing Mackworth (The Farmhouse) Hotel on the left, drive almost 1 mile before turning left at a roundabout towards Mickleover & the pub is located ¼ mile on the left.
Description of Walk: Circular walk from the pub westwards along a disused railway track before turning NW to cross a road & enter the grounds of Radbourne Hall, continuing past Radbourne Church & Hinckley Farm before turning east along the road to Ash House Farm, then SE across fields alongside Pilldock Wood to recross the first road & pass through the new estate recently built on Hackwood Farm to rejoin the disused railway track east to return to the pub. Very level & mainly over pasture, lanes & tracks, but can be quite muddy in parts. Some stiles.
Peter last led this walk on 8 January 2014. Where have those 9 years gone?
Food: Available afterwards at The Great Northern.

4th January 2023 Deep Hayes Country Park-Caldon Canal and Flint Mill
Leaders: Ian Jones (food) and Brian Stockwell (route).
Approximate Distance: 5 miles. Approximate Duration of Walk: 3 hours
Starting Point of Walk: 10.00am from The Boat Inn, Basford Bridge Lane, Cheddleton, (Postcode ST13 7EQ) (OS ref SJ 981520) after arrival of car pool. Parking is available in the pub car park. If you wish to avoid Leek then to reach the pub turn left off the A523 at the sign to Coombes Valley RSPB Nature Reserve, then continue through Basford Green.
Description of Walk: Deep Hayes Country Park, the Caldon Canal and the Flint Mill. We start north from The Boat Inn and west skirting Cheddleton, through the old part of the town, then on gently rising ground through fields which can be muddy in January, to the southern end of Deep Hayes Country Park. There are some 130 steps made of earth with a front face of slippery wood on the way down. A walking stick is recommended. There is an easy track on the east side of the lakes or a more demanding up and down path through woods on the west side of the lakes, you can choose. The final third of the walk is flat and along the Caldon canal towpath. We pass the Cheddleton Flint Mill which is worth a short stop. Total of about 8 good stiles. Total height climb about 150m which is less than most walks. About 3/4 of the walk is on gravel tracks and paths with only about 1/4 across fields and muddy paths.
Route Summary: Total Distance 4.83 mi (7.77 km): Elevation 438 ft at lowest point: 664 ft at highest point:
Food: Available afterwards at The Boat Inn, which must be ordered before. The menu offered is the Light Bite Menu(s)

07 Dec 2022 Royal Oak, Hanging Bridge, Mayfield Leader – Ian Jones
Christmas walk and Lunch from the Royal Oak Inn, Hanging Bridge, Mayfield. DE6 2BN : SK 159 457
A shorter 3.4 mile [1 hour 55 min] walk around Callow Hall starting and finishing at The Royal Oak Inn, Hanging Bridge, May Field.
Leaving the Royal Oak Inn car park at 10:30 we will start from the Royal Oak heading North along the river, pastures and Mapleton Road to Callowend Farm. Heading South East up and down and around Callow Hall estate. Turning left (East) back onto Mapleton Road for a few yards then right into pasture and Mapleton Bridge. Upwards from Mapleton Bridge turning right (South West) along the ridge above Bellevue passing the sewage works and back to the Royal Oak for a Christmas Lunch. Copy of route attached to this page. There is one steep short climb up and then down on grass, but there is a longer track less steep alternative. 8 stiles, 15 gates, 1 footbridge and some mud.

23rd Nov 2022 Ipstones-Devil’s Staircase-Caldon Canal Leaders: Gordon Lees and Brian Stockwell
Approximate Distance: 5 miles
Approximate Duration of Walk: 3 hours
Starting Point of Walk:
10.00am from The Village Hall car park, Church La, Ipstones (Postcode ST10 2LD) (OS ref SK 01979 50000) after arrival of car pool. Parking is available in the village hall car park or in the street.
Description of Walk: We start on good paths and tracks, passed the church and over fields with good views (as long as it is not misty as it was on a recce). A lovely woodland walk along to the Devil’s Staircase which is about 200 concrete steps down, with a hand rail but there are some slippery stones. Take a stick if you usually need one. From Consall station we follow the canal, river and railway, for just over a mile to Cherryeye bridge where we head north to Booth’s Hall and back to Ipstones. There are some muddy patches but much of the walk is on good paths and tracks. The total descent to the canal and then ascent back is very similar to many of our walks, about 400ft. There are about 7 stiles.

09 Nov 2022 Belper Lane End – Alport Height Leader: Philip Aitchison
Approximate Distance: 5 miles; Approximate Duration of Walk: 3 hours 0 minutes
Walk about 5 miles and is oval in shape. North-west for about 2.5 miles to Alport Heights, round the back of the hill and then back to B.L.E. by another route, via Shottle. One pretty steep up-slope near the beginning. Not in general a strenuous or taxing walk. Back to the Bulls Head then drive the 1- 2 miles to the Bluebell Inn at Farnah Green for lunch.

26 Oct 2022 Lathkil Hotel, Over Haddon Leader: Peter Marston
Approximate Distance: 5 miles. Approximate Duration of Walk: 2 hours 45 minutes
Starting Point of Walk: Approx 10.15 am from The Lathkil Hotel, School Lane, Over Haddon DE45 1JE (GR 207664) after arrival of car pool & after menu selection. Parking is available in the pub car park.
Description of Walk: Circular walk heading west along the main street in Over Haddon from the pub car park then down the road hill to the river Lathkill where we turn right to follow the footpath through the wooded upper reaches of the dale. This is now a nature reserve but used to be a mining area and we pass several old see mine entrances. After approximately 2 miles we reach a footpath crossroads and, turning right, climb a steep hill with excellent views from the top. We then cross a couple of fields and pass-through Haddon Grove farm to reach a minor road for the return to Over Haddon. Some stiles.
Food Available afterwards at The Lathkil Hotel, School Lane, Over Haddon DE45 1JE.

12th Oct. 2022 Buckland Hollow Leader Ian Jones
Circular walk Starting at - Buckland Hollow and The Excavator Pub, South to Starvehimvalley Bridge, Past Valley Farm South to Heage, Right at Bond Lane Farm, B6013 the right to Heage Windmill, North to Sawmills/Ladygrove, A610 Cross River Amber at Sawmills, N Over Railway, Wingfield Park Farm, Over railway Tunnel, Lodge Hill Farm, River Amber weir, Cross along B6013 by Mill, Right to B6016 at Lane End Farm, Back to B6013, A610 Buckland Hollow. With Some stiles.

28th Sept 2022 Brassington Leader Malcolm Hall
On this circular walk we take in some of Brassington before ascending up Wirksworth Dale to the north of Carsington Pasture. There is a good first stopping point half way up the steep lane (if needed), with a couple of picnic benches. At the top of the Lane we head across fields towards Harboro Rocks, which is on the High Peak Trail. You may see some mountain climbers at Harboro Rocks but don't worry, it's not as challenging as it looks to reach the first level, and this part is an optional viewpoint. We do a 0.25 mile loop around the Rocks, then regroup and join the High Peak Trail again where we left it. A little further up the trail we cut across fields towards Carsington and arguably the best vista of the Reservoir that you'll ever see. The descent down to the Village is steep and care should be taken, particularly if it's very wet, but also if it's very dry as it's easy to lose footing on the gravel parts. Hiking poles are very useful for this descent. The walk continues out of Carsington village on a good track and an easy ascent up to Carsington Pasture. Across the top of the pasture there are good views of the Reservoir to the left, and Brassington Village ahead which we then take the descent back to. Some stiles, but not too challenging.
Food: Available afterwards at The Olde Gate Inne

14 Sept 2022 Yew Tree Cauldon Leader: Peter Worboys
Approximate Distance: 5 miles Approximate Duration of Walk: 2 hours 45 minutes
Circular walk northerly in close proximity to the River Hamps past New House Farm, Redmorlee Farm & Willow House before turning south to Cotton Grange, Birch Head & Limestone View Farm, finally turning east to Moor End & the pub. Generally at an elevation of 750'-1050' with no significant ascents or descents. Over lanes, tracks & pasture including 3 marshy (& therefore potentially wet & muddy) sections. Some sections are rarely (if ever) walked & therefore are somewhat uneven &/or overgrown with long reeds or uncut grass. 2 or 3 ditches to be crossed without too much difficulty. Some stiles in various states of repair. One 5 bar gate which has to be climbed over, but it is in a stable condition. A stick is recommended to offer stability through the overgrown less trodden areas.
Last walked on 19 October 2016. It was plotted by Peter from the OS Map to justify a visit to this interesting pub. Peter’s 2016 reconnaissance involved 2 trips & 7 hours, The walk is therefore being repeated so that all that time & effort spent planning can be justified. Be prepared for the unexpected!
Food is available afterwards at The Yew Tree Inn, a somewhat unique pub described as “a museum with a bar”; (see www.Yewtree). The pub is opening especially for us.

31 Aug 2022 Mapleton Leader Doug Billings - 5 miles - A circular walk following the river North to Coldwall Bridge. From here there is an ascent of about 85 metres to Coldwall Farm followed by a descent of 20 metres and a further ascent of 30 metres to Woodhouses. After this the route is fairly level to Martin Hill with the remainder of the walk downhill into Okeover Park and then back to the pub. There are some styles on this walk. Lunch Okeover Arms.

17 Aug 2022 Mayfield Leader: Philip Aitchison - 5.5 miles - Circular walk which will start from the Royal Oak at Hanging Gate.
First, we will walk up the short, but steep slope to Upper Mayfield, then turn left for 300 yards, then left again and proceed down a track called Slack Lane. We then cross the B5032 and head down to the west end of Church Mayfield and there turn right, to the south-west, and proceed across around 6 fields to a footbridge.
After crossing the footbridge, we walk to and then through Snelston, up till the church, where we turn north across a field, to the left of a large wood, then down a steep slope, then east across another meadow to the vicinity of Clifton. From there we head north-west across some more low-lying fields, back to the vicinity of the pub. There are some stiles [one stile is broken, which necessitates climbing the adjacent gate- not difficult] and parts of the walk are overgrown with nettles, thistles etc. so not really suitable for shorts, bare legs etc..

03 Aug 2022 Sycamore Inn Parwich Ian Jones: 4.8 miles Circular walk from Sycamore Inn NW through village then W past school. Footpath W and cross the Parwich Lees Road at Flaxdale Holding heading S. Turn right on footpath W and head to Parwich Lees. At Parwich Lees turn left, with a gradual climb, heading SW skirting N of woods. Left on footpath heading S towards Tissington Trail. Crossing the Tissington Trail past Newton Grange and Broadclose (Highest point (901ft) towards Tissington Village. Into Tissington Village on Rakes Lane and then E along Chapel Lane to join the Limestone Way N of Tissington. Following the Limestone Way NE, over Bletch Brook, (Lowest point 569ft) back to Parwich and lunch at the Sycamore Inn.

20 July 2022 Lathkil Hotel - Over Haddon
Peter Worboys 5 miles A circular walk from the hotel, gradually descending to Alport with superb views south-east, returning gradually uphill along the opposite side of Lathkil Dale to Meadow Place Grange, & then dropping down into the dale where we hope to locate & follow a path eastwards along the northern bank of the river in order to find a less severe ascent back into the village than we did when we last did this walk on 26/11/14. Generally not too strenuous. Mainly over pasture and tracks. Some stiles.
Source (apart from the final section described above): Pub Walks in Derbyshire p 30

6th July 2022 Winster Miners’ Standard. 3.5 miles - Circular walk with a lot of up and down – the total ascent being about 799 feet - & there are quite a few climbs up and down with stiles and some squeezes.
From the pub at 926 ft, we cross the B5056 and head down NE into the village past Wyns Tor and out again until we get to the pathway heading NE to and past Painter’s Way Farm at 543 ft.
Climbing N up, to 704 ft through the woodland to Greatclose where we turn directly E and down to 541 ft and into Clough Wood. Our lowest point. A left curve upwards to 876 ft and W through Clough Wood until we get to Clough Lane. Due W along Clough Lane until we arrive at a 4-ways before Uppertown Farm where we turn left and S past Ivy House on our right. Continue S down again to 623 ft, and back into Winster where we climb again turning right in the village to head W round the village with a final climb back up to the pub. A shorter walk than usual as the terrain, although not difficult or too steep, is steadily up and down so we can allow for some rests and build an appetite for lunch.
Food: Available afterwards at Miners’ Standard

22 June 2022 Tittesworth Reservoir Maureen Biddulph - 4.5 miles. Approximate Duration of Walk: 2 hours 30 minutes
Circular walk Parking is in the Lazy Trout car park or in the road just left after passing the pub when coming from the Leek/Buxton Road. Route is signposted from left corner of visitor’s centre car park and map is available from relevant website (There is a charge to pay in the visitor centre car park so better to park at pub where we finish). It is mainly flat but there are some steps and rough ground underfoot.Food Available afterwards at The Lazy Trout Pre Order from menu one week in advance

08 June 2022 The Roaches 4.7 miles. Approximate Duration of Walk: 3 hours
Starting Point of Walk: Outside the Roaches Tea Room after menu choices have been handed in.
One of the great ridge walks of the Peak District with many different rock formations. Lovely views if the weather is clear but it is exposed and can be cold if it is windy. This was last walked 30/10/19. This time we are going the other way round and doing the steep climb first and then a gentle descent. The climb up to the ridge does involve some steep parts, about 400 ft up in only about 500m. There are about 100-150 rough steps in part of it. We can take our time doing the climb up. The total height climbed in the whole walk is 800 ft which is not dissimilar to some other walks. Once on the ridge the walk becomes flatter with gradual ups and downs on good paths, passed Doxey Pool where a malignant mermaid called Jenny Greenteeth lives, and on to the trig point at 505m (one of the Ethels). Continuing north on a well-made path we gradually descend to the road. This quiet road to the west of the roaches leads gradually down to the tea rooms. There are no stiles just gates.Food: Available afterwards at The Roaches Tea Room.

25 May 2022 Denstone 4.8 miles Approximate Duration of Walk: 2 hours 45 minutes
Approx 10.00am from The Tavern pub, College Road, Denstone (Postcode ST14 5HR) (OS ref GR100407). Parking may be available in the village car park opposite the pub (subject to any other activity in the village hall or church), but otherwise in the nearby streets.
Circular walk from the pub northwards along the Staffordshire Way, diverting away from it to Town Head, Alton before re-joining it east to leave it again to continue south past Folly Farm & Windyharbour to Manor Farm & then through the grounds of Denstone College back to The Tavern. Mainly over pasture & other arable land plus some tracks. Some stiles. Gently undulating at elevations of 300-500'. Last walked on 27 November 2013.
Food - Available afterwards at The Tavern. The Landlady is concerned that the pub may not have a sufficient quantity of a particular item and she would like a phone call early evening on 23rd May to place a provisional (not firm) order.

11 May 2022 Blithfield Reservoir 4.6 miles Approximate Duration of Walk: 2 hours 30 minutes
Approx. 10.15am from Blithfield Reservoir Walks car park after arrival of the car pool group from Waterside. (OS ref SK 055 260). To get to start, travel through Uttoxeter following signs to Abbots Bromley. About ½ mile before Abbots Bromley take sharp right turn, signposted Blithfield Walks. Go along Newton Hurst Lane for about ¾ mile and the car park is on the left. It is free.
We will follow the blue, yellow and red routes as listed in the Blithfield Reservoir Walks leaflet. (Use google for details). The walks are a lovely variety of woodlands with bluebells, some ponds, some meadow and some views of the reservoir. Bring binoculars if you want, on a recce walk we saw Grebes, Tufted ducks, Nuthatch and Tree Creepers. The paths are mainly dry and easy to walk on. It is mostly flat with gentle undulating paths; the biggest hill is only 100ft. There are no stiles. If anyone wanted to make the walk shorter there are several options. Even if you only did a 10-minute there-and-back stroll you would get to see bluebells.
Food is organised for 1.30pm at The Blyth Inn about 2 miles from the Blithfield reservoir car park. So, when we get back from the walk, we will leave in convoy to the Inn. You will be unable to access the menu by website because the previous proprietor retained ownership of the website. Therefore, I have got the following lunch menu via emails from the present proprietor.

27th April 2022 Denford 5 mile walk from The Hollybush Inn, Denford, Leek. Along Canals, two Aqueducts, Country Park, Rivers and No Stiles, last walked 6th Feb 2019. To the Hazelhurst Aqueduct where one canal crosses over the top of another. (A flight of steps). Then east along the Caldon canal Leek branch for about 0.5mile, up through Hollinhay wood on gently rising tracks and paths to the A53. Turn right and then care is needed when crossing this busy road. Enter Ladderedge Country park and get views of Leek gradually descent to the Churnet Way, crossing the A53 again. A little way along the river leads us to another aqueduct. At the very beginning of the Caldon canal Leek branch. The walk from here back to the Hollybush Inn is along towpaths. One very small hill and flight of steps where the canal goes through a tunnel. About half of the walk is along towpaths, all in very good condition, flat and made up for cycling as well. There are no stiles and only about 200m ascent.

13 April 2022 Brailsford 5.5 Mile circular fairly level walk. The route crosses the A52, heads WSW past Brailsford Church and Ednaston then across several fields in the direction of Shirley. Some way before Shirley it then turns acutely left, to the south east, along a "white " road for 3/4 mile, through Hollington, then across another 4-5 fields before turning north along another white road, past Brailsford cricket club and golf course to re-join the A52, almost opposite The Rose & Crown. Some stiles.

30 March 2022 Winster 4.5 Mile Circular walk with a lot of up and down – the ascent being about 250 metres in total - & there are quite a few stiles and some squeezes. We follow the Limestone Way NW to Robin’s Stride and then SW cross country to Elton and E back to Winster. The Miner's Standard pub lunch. Excellent varied views.

16 March 2022 Danebridge 5 mile walk from Danebridge along the impressive Dane Valley Way to Gradbach, continuing a gentle climb to Lud’s Church, a rock chasm & place in history and legend said to have been used in the early 1400s as a secret place of worship for Lollards, Christians opposed to many practices of the Roman Catholic church and who were persecuted for their beliefs, returning to Danebridge & lunch at The Lazy Trout at Meerbrook.

2 March 2022 Lake Rudyard 5 mile walk around Lake Rudyard followed by lunch at Rudyard Hotel.