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Walking in Derbyshire

60 circular walks across the county

Walking guidebook to 60 circular day walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Includes the Derwent, Wye and Trent river valleys, near Derby, Matlock, Glossop, Bakewell and Ripley. Routes range from easy to moderate and are between 4 and 14km (2 to 10 miles). Walks focus on places of interest, from Stone Age forts to castles to grand estates.

Seasons

Year round

Centres

Glossop, Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock, Ripley, Ashbourne, Derby

Difficulty

Easy to moderate day or half-day walks (2.5 to 9.5 miles)

Must See

Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall, Eyam, Chatsworth House, New Mills, Buxton, Cromford, Goyt Valley, Dovedale
ISBN
9781852846336
Availability
Published
Published
11 Jun 2010
Reprinted
7 Jul 2021
Edition
Second
Pages
288
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.60cm
Weight
320g
Overview

A guidebook to 60 circular walks in Derbyshire, exploring the moors and gritstone edges of the Peak District, the limestone hills and river valleys of the Derbyshire Dales and the gentler landscapes of the south of the county. 

The day walks, easily accessible from Glossop, Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock, range from 4–16km (3–10 miles) in length. From easy to moderate in difficulty and either half or full-day excursions, there are routes for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience.

  • 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
  • Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
  • Information given on local history and geology
  • Includes information on terrain, refreshments and toilets
  • Local points of interest are featured including Chatsworth House, Mam Tor, Eyam

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By Elaine Burkinshaw

Elaine Burkinshaw has lived around Sheffield and Manchester all her life, and has a passion for exploring her local area, with particular emphasis on the enjoyment of local history and local attractions.

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