Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk
A 17-mile long distance footpath which follows the route Bonnie Prince Charlie took from Ashbourne to Derby through the Peak District in his 1745 campaign against the English crown. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Ashbourne
Grid Ref: SK 181 467
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
Grid Ref: SK 181 467
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
Climbing: 275 metres
Time: 6–9 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Time: 6–9 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
259 Derby, Uttoxeter, Ashbourne and Cheadle
Summary
The Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk was devised to celebrate the Ramblers Association Diamond Jubilee. The walk follows the general route taken by Prince Charles Edward Stuart on his march in 1745 from Ashbourne to Derby through woods and farmland. The route links with the Centenary Way (Derbyshire) at Ashbourne. From the start of the walk in Ashbourne, the way goes by Spitalhill, Osmaston, Shirley, Longford, Osleston, Lees, Radbourne, near Mickleover, Mackworth, and Markeaton Park to the finish in Derby.