Walks & Rides

Over 40 walks to explore from short family discovery walks to long distance footpaths and routes for cyclists.

Medium
3 miles

Walk number 10, is a 3 mile hilltop walk between Matlock Bath and Cromford via Riber Castle, providing magnificent views. There is a steep climb and the walk goes through woodlands, fields and along an ancient trackway.

Easy
3 miles

Walk number 11 is a 3 mile walk through woods and fields with fine views between Matlock Bath and Matlock.

Easy
2 miles

Walk number 12, is a 2 mile walk between Matlock and Matlock Bath alongside the River Derwent and with a climb to High Tor with its spectacular views.

Medium
1 miles

Lovers' Walks in Matlock Bath, are a series of footpaths both along the riverside and up and over the precipitous and spectacular cliffs.

Easy
2.5 miles

The canal is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a haven for water vole.

Easy
2.5 miles

The canal closely follows the route of the railway between Ambergate, Whatstandwell and Cromford making it easy to re-join the train from these stations. Whatstandwell is situated approximately halfway between the terminus of the Cromford Canal at Cromford Wharf, and Ambergate.

Easy
2.5 miles

Cromford Canal is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a haven for water vole.

Easy
2 miles

This short World Heritage Site walks looks at some of the most significant buildings near to the Strutt mills.

Easy
2 miles

This short World Heritage Site walk looks back at Belper’s industrial past.

Easy
1 miles

This traffic free walking and cycling route, offers an alternative route from Derby Station alongside the River Derwent, into the heart of the city. 

Easy
1.9 miles

Tufted Duck Trail is a short 1.9 mile walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve taking in some of the most interesting and species rich habitats on the reserve.

Easy
2.6 miles

Skylark Trail is a 2.6 mile walk from Attenborough Nature Centre alongside the railway towards Long Eaton.

Easy
3.7 miles

Kingfisher Trail is a 3.7 mile walk around the perimeter of Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Easy
2.5 miles

Spondon Historical Society trail around the village

Easy
4 miles

Betty Kenny Walk is a four mile circular walk from Ambergate Station.

Medium
3.7 miles

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