Over 40 walks to explore from short family discovery walks to long distance footpaths and routes for cyclists.
Masson Hill walk offers beautiful views over Matlock. From the station, the walk follows The Limestone Way steeply up Masson Hill to Geoff's Seat, from where there are great panoramic views over Matlock and the surrounding area. The walk continues across Masson Hill to the edge of the Heights of Abraham, before descending across fields 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 fairly 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 and 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 before heading 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 Erewash Canal runs for 11½ miles between Trent Lock and Langley Mill, formerly linking the River Trent with the Cromford Canal.
Ecclesbourne Way is an 11 mile walk following the length of the Ecclesbourne River from Duffield to Wirksworth. The walk is along footpaths and a few minor roads with some hilly sections offering great views. There is an optional extension up to Alport Height which adds a further mile to the walk.
Derwent Valley Heritage Way is a 55 mile long distance footpath following the length of the River Derwent. Sections of the route may be undertaken as linear walks using the train between Derby and Matlock or other local bus services between Derby and Shardlow or between Matlock and Chatsworth.
Erewash Valley Trail is a circular walking and cycling route on the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire border. There are over 30 miles of waterway and countryside paths with many shortcuts across the trail offering shorter options. Parts of the trail can easily be accessed from Attenborough or Long Eaton Railway Stations.