Walks & Rides

This 5.5 mile walk explores the development of the railway network around Long Eaton which dates back to 1840.

Spondon Historical Society trail around the village

A pleasant circular walk from Matlock Bath to the historic areas of Bonsall and Cromford. There are a couple of fairly strenuous uphill sections.

Masson Hill walk offers beautiful views over Matlock and the surrounding area. From the station, the walk follows The Limestone Way steeply up Masson Hill and continues across the hillside to the edge of the Heights of Abraham, before descending back to Matlock.

The Wellfield Walk explores many interesting parts of Matlock including Hall Leys Park, Denefields, Wellfield, Bailey's Tump, the Wishingstone, Bentley Brook and Matlock Green. There are fine views over Matlock, Tansley and Riber along the way.

The ascent of Oker Hill provides great views over Matlock and Darley Dale. The ascent of Oaker Hill is a little steep, otherwise this walk is fairly easy.

Nottingham to Beeston Canal runs from just outside Nottingham station for 4 miles to Beeston Lock where the Canalside Heritage Centre is located. The walk can be extended to Attenborough Nature Reserve or to Trent Lock near Long Eaton station.

A 5 mile walk to the mouth of the River Derwent

Discover stories of some of the local men who took part in the Pentrich Rising of 1817.

Follow the route of the former Derby Canal from Spondon to Sandiacre Lock

This seven mile’ circular walk from Belper station is across hilly countryside with several steep climbs.

Duffield Circular Walk is an 8 mile walk starting near the station across undulating countryside with several steep climbs. The route heads up towards The Chevin and across fields to Quarndon, before returning to Duffield.

From Derby Station the southern section of Derwent Valley Heritage Way can be followed for 9 miles to Derwent Mouth at Shardlow.

Matlock to Rowsley Cycle Path is part of the White Peak Loop and is a 5 mile traffic free route along the route of the former Midland Railway

The Big Track is a 10 mile circular all off road walking and cycling route alongside canal and river between Attenborough, Beeston and Nottingham.

The Erewash Canal runs for 11½ miles between Trent Lock and Langley Mill, formerly linking the River Trent with the Cromford Canal.