Derbyshire Walks
Accessible walks in Derbyshire
High Peak - Derbyshire
Below is the High Peak location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
NB The video link gives details on parts of this walk not the precise start to finish. The Walk is a total of 18 miles and so pick and choose your sections.
The High Peak Trail is on a disused railway line which runs from High Peak junction near Cromford to Black Rocks – Middleton Top – Minninglow – Friden – Parsley Hay – to Hurdlow near Buxton and covers a distance of about 18 miles. Some of the views can be quite outstanding and there are many villages to visit close to the trail and the short Hopton and Newhaven Tunnels to go through. There are quite a few stretches where you are limited to a view as you are in railway cuttings.
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Tissington Trail - Derbyshire
Below is the Tissington Trail walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
The Tissington Trail is on a disused railway line which runs from Ashbourne to Mapleton Lane – Thorpe – Tissington – Alsop – Hartington – Parsley Hay towards Buxton and covers a distance of about 14 miles. It is joined by the High Peak Trail a short distance South of Parsley Hay.
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Damflask - Derbyshire
Below is the Damflask Reservoir walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
A scenic walk which starts in the pretty village of Low Bradfield and goes around the Damflask Reservoir, which has sailing boats on during the weekends.
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Hardwick Hall - Derbyshire
Below is the Hardwick Hall walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Hardwick Hall [ was first created by Bess of Hardwick in the late 1500s ] is situated on a hilltop between Chesterfield and Mansfield, overlooking the Derbyshire countryside. Hardwick is open to the public. It has a fine garden, including herbaceous borders, a vegetable and herb garden, and an orchard. The extensive grounds and parkland also contain Hardwick Old Hall, which is now a ruin.
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Dovestone Reservoir - Derbyshire
Below is the Dovestone Resrvoir walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Situated on the edge of Oldham and the Peak District National Park, Dovestone Reservoir is a spectacular area popular with visitors and for family days out. A picturesque spot, especially when the sailing boats are in action, it has an extensive network of footpaths and good links to areas of open access moorland and the RSPB members visit regularly.
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Burbage - Derbyshire
Below is the Burbage walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Burbage rocks is in the heart of the Peak District with great views around of the hills of Higger Tor and the Hill Fort of Carl Wark and close by is the famous Stanage Edge rocks which is great for climbers and walkers. There is a short walk a motorised wheelchair can do but will be too difficult for a normal wheelchair but there are spectacular views around and you can stay nearby on the car park / road side and take in the views.
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Padley Chapel - Derbyshire
Below is the Padley Chapel walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
This is a short walk from Grindleford Station to the Padley Chapel in the beautiful peak district, and every year in July there is an annual pilgrimage to Padley Manor House to celebrate the lives and deaths of Nicholas Garlick and Robert Ludlam – known as the Padley Martyrs – who died for their faith more than 400 years ago.
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Ladybower Res. - Derbyshire
Below is the Ladybower Reservoir walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
The walk around Ladybower Reservoir which is linked to Derwent Reservoir in the heart of the Peak District is surrounded by spectacular mountains, which was also where the famous ‘Dambusters’ film was made which trailed the Barns Wallis ‘Bouncing Bomb’, and occasionally they have a flyover of a Lancaster Bomber.
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Poolsbrook Country Park
Below is the Poolsbrook Country Park walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Poolsbrook Country Park near Staveley was once the site of a Colliery and has been transformed into a country park for walking, fishing, children’s play areas and many outdoor activities and amenities area. It has a woodland area and 3 lakes.
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Shipley Country Park
Below is the Shipley Country Park walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Shipley Country Park covers an area of over 700 acres of open grassland, landscaped gardens, lakes and reservoirs with many paths and other recreational areas. The park is very scenic and the facilities provide opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding, angling, exercising, jogging, dog walking, Also Health Walking, Wayfaring, kite-flying, picnicking, photography, bird watching, exploring the park and much more!
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