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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.

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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

The walk starts by going up to the Heights of Abraham and on to Bonsall and then dropping back down into Matlock Bath following the river to High Tor and Old Matlock.

Tricky decent from Bonsall, sticks recommended for those that use them.

If you would like to join this walk we prefer that you please book a place by emailing walks@mansfieldramblers.org.uk

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Three hills, including a big one at the start of the walk.

Option to walk along Giddy Edge.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 53362 63126
Nearest postcode:
NG19 7FE
what3words:
richer.bliss.grew
Meeting time:
9:00 am

For car sharing meet at Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station Car Park, The Sidings, Mansfield

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 29643 59470
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3PR
what3words:
follow.waking.stress
Start time:
10:00 am

Artist Corner car park, Dale Road, Matlock Bath. Charges apply - £2.50 all day winter parking

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