Smeeton, Smeeton, Smeeton

By Phil

Smeeton Westerby 5th January, 2025 – by Five-Pints As we step into another grand walking adventure, we set our sights on a roughly 7.5-mile (or a neat 8 miles if you take the Shield detour)…

Kilby to Kilby Bridge by Kathy

By Phil

Kathy Kilsby’s Kilby to Kilby Bridge Walk 22nd December, 2024 Some of us hardy foot-sloggers were planning to hike from Fleckney to join this tongue-twister walk at Kilby. However, we decided to travel by car…

Saddington, Mowsley, Laughton, Gumley

By Phil

Saddington, Mowsley, Laughton, Gumley Leader: John Broadhead 10th November 2024 As usual, we met at Fleckney village car park (///loses.always.huts) by 9.30 a.m. for this local walk. We embarked on a delightful adventure, starting from…

South Croxton and Lowesby by Janet Long

By Phil

South Croxton and Lowesby by Janet Long Sunday, 27th October, 2024 This walk, led by Janet Long, is remote and sparsely populated. The steady hum of traffic is absent, and you are unlikely to meet…

Sharnford, Aston Flamville, Sapcote by Kathy

By Phil

Sharnford, Sapcote, Aston Flamville by Kathy Sunday, 13th October, 2024. We parked up at Fosse Meadows Car Park No. 2 (///delighted.spine.gliding) and, after shaking off numerous four-legged furry things, headed off along the track towards…

Saddington, Debdale, Smeeton

By Phil

15th September 2024: Keeping it local, this is a stitching together of sections of previous local walks. Challenging in parts, but mainly easy-going. There is a 7 mile option and a 9.5 mile option. Also, there is a choice of one or two pub stops!

Welford Loop

By Phil

1st September 2024: John & Denise led the walk starting at the public car park next to the Wharf Inn in Welford. We walked north along the A5199 for approximately 300 meters (footpath available) and turned right onto Sulby Road for about ½ mile.

The Wetton Walk

By Phil

Derbyshire Away Break – 28th to 30th June 2024 The Wetton Walk 18th June 2024 The base for the Derbyshire Away Break was Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park, a delightful spot nestled in the picturesque Derbyshire…