Walk Derbyshire is a county-wide scheme encouraging more people to get walking! By joining one of our group walks in North East Derbyshire you can be more active, improve your health and meet new people, so why not give it a go?
Join a walking group near you!
Being outdoors in the fresh air is great for both physical and mental health, and being part of a group can help you feel connected with others.
All of our walks are free, and are led by trained volunteers. The groups are friendly, and always ready to welcome new members!
There is no expectation that you have to walk every week. You don’t need expensive equipment or clothing, although good footwear is recommended.
Should you be interested in one of our groups you can contact us by email:
Walk Moor – get out walking on the Eastern Moors!
In partnership with Derbyshire Dales District Council and The Eastern Moor Partnership, we have put together a fantastic programme of walks across the Eastern Moors led by our wonderful Walk Leaders.
These walks are all in a moorland environment so you can expect great views and wide open spaces. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore new areas on the moors, get more exercise and meet new people. If you get into the habit of joining in with this programme throughout the year you may come across ground nestling birds in the spring, purple heather in late summer and the deer rut in the autumn.
Walks are typically between 2.5 and 3.5 miles long and should take around ninety minutes. We also have few walks within the program that are longer in length, hillier and rockier, labelled Walk Moor Plus.
Booking is optional, if you would like to be notified of any changes before the day. To reserve your place please contact Helen Milton:
Walk Moor Programme 2024 - on the Eastern Moors
Love Exploring
The Love Exploring App is available to use in Clay Cross and uses the magic of Augmented Reality to turn your family walks into an adventure. The app is FREE, although not all phones are compatible with the App yet unfortunately, please download the App before visiting the parks to avoid disappointment. If you have used the app before it’s important to update the app before trying out new games. Tablets and iPads can be used if they have GPS connection. Currently we have three games to play on both Kenning Park and Sharley Park. Use the app to play our Dinosaur Safari, Space Walk or Tree Fairy trails. Or why not try out them all! We would love it if you post your photos with the characters you find to the Clay Cross Healthy Futures Group Facebook page so that we can see when you have been out enjoying the trails.
Clay Cross Monthly Health Walk
Come and join one of our many group walks within North East Derbyshire. They can improve your health and wellbeing. A gentle walk around Kenning Park, lasting no more than 60 minutes. Ideal for those with health conditions.
Manage your illness better and naturally boost your wellbeing.
- Day/time: Thursday 25 January, 29 February and 28 March 2024 at 1.30pm.
- Meeting Point: Clay Cross Social Centre, S45 9JE.
- Ample parking available. Suggested arrival 1.15pm.
- Chat and a cuppa on return to the centre at 2.30pm.
- We have a strict no dog policy at this walk.
Dronfield Walking Group
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Come and join one of our many group walks within North East Derbyshire. They can improve your health and wellbeing.
- Every Friday
- Distance: 2-3 miles pavement and rural walking.
- Time: 1.30pm
- Meeting Point: Meet outside Dronfield Sports Centre, S18 1PD.
- Additional info: Walks are often hilly on various terrains. Occasionally the group take a flatter route. Contact Hayley on 07971654854 for further information and group walk dates.
Eckington Walking Group
Come and join one of our many group walks within North East Derbyshire. They can improve your health and wellbeing.
- Day: Saturday
- Distance: 2 to 3 miles.
- Time: 10.00am
- Meeting Point: Eckington Library car park, S21 4JG
- Additional info: A lot of the walks go through woodlands and can sometimes be muddy. Walks often involve hills and occasionally include stiles.
Holmewood Walking Group
Come and join one of our many group walks within North East Derbyshire. They can improve your health and wellbeing.
- Last Wednesday of each month.
- Distance: 1-2 miles mainly trails and pavement walking.
- Time: 10.00am
- Meeting Point: Holmewood Community Centre, Heath Road, Holmewood, Derbyshire, S42 5RB
- Suitable for everyone
- Additional info: Refreshments available after for a 50p donation.
North Wingfield Walking Group
- Day: Tuesday
- Distance: 2 to 3 miles.
- Time: 10.00am.
- Meeting Point: North Wingfield Community Resource Centre, S42 5PW.
- Additional info: Routes are varied and some walks include hills and stiles. Refreshments are available for 50p after the walk.
North Wingfield Family walk
Calling all mums, dads, grandparents and carers! Join us for a Family Walk! A FREE, accessible walk for all abilities around the local area, stopping off to play at the park. Refreshments available afterwards.
- Last Tuesday of every month (starting 30 January 2024)
- Distance: 1 to 2 miles.
- Time: Meet at 10.00am. Walk starts at 10.30am.
- Meeting Point: Alice’s View Childrens’ Centre, North Wingfield, S42 5XA.
- Additional info: Parents, carers and grandparents are all welcome. Easy walk on good surfaces, suitable for all buggies. May stop off at the park too.
Wingerworth walking group
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
- Distance: 3 to 3.5 miles.
- Time: 10.30am
- Meeting Point: Smithy Pond Pub car park, Wingerworth, S42 6LN.
- Additional info: Walks often go along quiet lanes, through woodlands and across fields. They usually include hills and some stiles.
Sharley Park Strollers Group Walks
Sharley Park Strollers Drive Out Walk
- Day: Wednesday
- Distance: 5 to 6 miles.
- Time: 10.00am.
- Meeting Point: St Barnabas Church Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, S45 9BU. The groups then drives out to various walk starting points within North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire.
- Additional info: Expect hills, mud, stiles and gates. The group usually end their walks at a café where there is opportunity to purchase refreshments and socialise with other walkers.
Sharley Park Strollers Longer Walk
- Day: Monday
- Distance: 5 miles.
- Time: 10.30am.
- Meeting Point: St Barnabas Church Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, S45 9BU.
- Additional info: Walks are mostly off road and usually involve hills and stiles. Refreshments are available for a small cost after the walk.
Sharley Park Strollers Shorter Walk
- Day: Monday
- Distance: 3 to 3.5 miles.
- Time: 11.00am.
- Meeting Point: St Barnabas Church Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, S45 9BU.
- Additional info: Walks often involve hills and can incorporate stiles and gates. Refreshments are available for a small cost after the walk.
We are looking for new Walk Leaders!
North East Derbyshire is seeking volunteers to lead/assist with their walking groups across the District.
As a volunteer walk leader, you will be helping people in your community to get active and healthy, providing vital support that they otherwise might not get. You will have access to Walk Derbyshire resources to help fulfil your role, opportunity to discover more of your local area and spend time in the outdoors as well as the opportunity to be more physically active yourself.
Why not visit the Clay Cross Health futures Facebook page?
Killamarsh Buggy Push Walking Volunteers wanted!
Would you like:
- To be more active?
- To know your local area better?
- To lead a Buggy Push to help others get out more?
- To make new friends with similar interests?
- Free accredited walk leader training?
What skills do I need & what support will I receive?
The main skill we need from our volunteer walk leaders is an enthusiasm for walking and its benefits! You don't need any particular experience, but we love our leaders to be friendly and welcoming, with good communication skills; reliable, punctual and well organised; confident at speaking in front of small groups; able to take control and be assertive when needed and observant and sensitive to the needs of others. You will also be required to take attendance registers and carry out risk assessments.
Full training accredited by Sports Leaders UK through Walk Derbyshire. Induction and ongoing support and guidance from your scheme coordinator.
If you would like further information on joining a walk, or becoming a Walk Leader, please get in touch.
Walk Derbyshire App
The brand new Walk Derbyshire App is here!
The Walk Derbyshire App is a free community led tool helping you find and explore local outdoor spaces and short walks in your neighbourhood.
We know that many of the outdoor spaces and walks around your villages and towns are not included. But you can help add to it?
Your input directly contributes to the content on the app and provides everyone with more accurate and useful walking routes and spaces that are used and loved by the people who live there– because we know, you know your area the best.
Download the app and add local walks, here: Walk Derbyshire App - Walk Derbyshire
Contact us
Interested in joining one of our groups or becoming a walk leader? Don't hesitate to get in touch!
You can contact us by email: