North East Derbyshire Walking Groups

Walking with a group is a great way to be more active, improve your health and meet new people so why not give it a go? We have a number of groups across the district, part of a county wide initiative to get the nation walking!

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. You can check out our timetable to find a walk that’s near you!

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.

View our Walking Group Timetable.

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: 01629 761194. Alternatively you can just meet the group on the day.

For more information you can check out our Walk Moor Programme (.pdf | 2.6mb).

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.

Dronfield Walking Group

Come and join one of our many group walks within North East Derbyshire. They can improve your health and wellbeing.

  • Day/time: Every other Thursday at 1.30pm, contact Lauren on 07814997788 to see when the next walk is.
  • Distance: 2.5 to 3.5 miles, open to all abilities.
  • Meeting Point: Outside Dronfield Sports Centre, S18 1PD.

If you would like more information about other walks across the district, or are interested in leading a group walk, please contact: 

  • Lynn Johnston, Tel: 07971 654 854 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Debbie Saint, Walking into Communities Officer, Tel: 07773 201 033 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Eckington Walking Group

Come and join one of our many group walks within North East Derbyshire. They can improve your health and wellbeing.

  • Day/time: Saturdays at 10.00am.
  • Distance: Between 2 and 3 miles which takes around an hour and a half. Open to all abilities. 
  • Meeting Point: Eckington Library car park, S21 4JG.

Walks are mainly through lovely woodland and open fields. The terrain can be hilly and in winter some of the paths are muddy. Most walks have restrictive barriers to negotiate and many of the paths are narrow.

If you would like more information about other walks across the district, or are interested in leading a group walk, please contact: 

  • Lynn Johnston, Tel: 07971654854 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Debbie Saint, Walking into Communities Officer, Tel: 07773 201 033 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

North Wingfield Walking Group

Come and join one of our many group walks within North East Derbyshire. They can improve your health and wellbeing.

  • Day/time: Tuesdays at 10.00am.
  • Distance: 2 to 3 miles, open to all abilities.
  • Meeting Point: North Wingfield Community Resource Centre, S42 5PW.

Refreshments are available for 50p after the walk.

If you would like more information about other walks across the district, or are interested in leading a group walk, please contact: 

  • Lynn Johnston, Tel: 07971654854 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Debbie Saint, Walking into Communities Officer, Tel: 07773 201 033 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Buggy Walk

kids being pushed in pushchairs

The buggy walk is a casual stroll around the local area for buggy pushers. Refreshments are available in the centre afterwards.

Little Explorers

Little Explorers is a play group where Children and families can have fun and enjoy meeting new friends whilst learning through a variety of play activities. Birth to Pre-school aged children welcome.

For more information contact 01629 533622

Sharley Park Strollers Group Walks

Come and join one of our many group walks within North East Derbyshire. They can improve your health and wellbeing.

  • Longer Walk: Mondays 10.30am, distance 5 miles.
  • Shorter Walk: Mondays 11.00am, distance 3 to 3.5 miles.
  • Drive Out Walk: Wednesdays 10am, distance 5 to 6 miles.

Meeting Point: St Barnabas Church Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, S45 9BU

If you would like more information about other walks across the district, or are interested in leading a group walk, please contact: Lynn Johnston, Walking into Communities Officer, Tel: 07971 654 854 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Debbie Saint, Tel: 07773 201 033 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

For more information contact a member of our team.

  • Lynn Johnston, Tel: 07971 654854 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • Debbie Saint, Tel: 07773201033 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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?

The next course will be on:

For more information contact a member of our team.

  • Lynn Johnston, Tel: 07971 654854 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • Debbie Saint, Tel: 07773201033 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

What skills do I need?

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.

What support will you receive?

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 contact:

Lynn Johnston, Tel: 07971654854 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In line with the new government guidance released on the 1st April 2022 our walking groups no longer have any formal coronavirus measures in place. However we encourage our Walk Leaders and Walkers to let fresh air in if possible when meeting indoors, continue to practice good hand hygiene and consider wearing a face mask in crowded or enclosed spaces