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Mansfield & Sherwood Ramblers

We are the Mansfield and Sherwood Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This first stage is a linear walk and starts at the market cross in Ashbourne. Following the route Bonnie Prince Charlie & his troops followed to reach Derby. The walk passes through woodland & farmland with magnificent views and takes us up to Osmaston passing through the old American Airforce base and onto Osmaston village past the old watermill to Shirley, then on to Longford.

Sunday, 27 August 2023
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

BOOKINGS ONLY for this walk with it being a linear walk we need to arrange transport between the start and finish.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 53392 63155
Nearest postcode:
NG19 7FE
what3words:
atomic.scrap.ripe
Meeting time:
8:45 am

The Sidings Mansfield Woodhouse

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 18166 46290
Nearest postcode:
DE6 1BE
what3words:
streaking.painted.ejects
Start time:
10:00 am

Park on Derby Road, Ashbourne. The walk starts from the Market Cross, Ashbourne

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 24951 38094
Nearest postcode:
DE6 5BJ
what3words:
bonnet.masters.blackbird
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

The Horseshoes pub, Long Lane Longlane village

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking