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Amber Valley Group

We are the Amber Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is a change from the original walk starting in Duffield due to the present conditions of the Derwent, Erewash rivers and the many cultivated fields. This new route has been selected to avoid the majority of mud!

A walk with Jane and Dave Walking - From Wirksworth to Middleton Top via the Star Disc. Along the trail and picking up the Midshires Way for a short distance before cutting back to Bolehill land finally back to Wirksworth..

Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.9km / 7.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

    Steep assent out of Wirksworth and then mainly downhill / gently undulating with very few stiles.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 28699 53701
Nearest postcode:
DE4 4EA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Free car park on Canterbury Road, Wirksworth (Off Derby Road B5023). Additional parking available on street.

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