Derby Nomad Way
A 49-mile long-distance footpath making a complete circle around the outskirts of the city of Derby, visiting many surrounding towns, villages, and beauty spots. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SK 436 388
Distance: 49 miles (78 km)
Time: 20–24 hours
Duration: 3–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
245 The National Forest
259 Derby, Uttoxeter, Ashbourne and Cheadle
260 Nottingham and Vale of Belvoir
Summary
The Derby Nomad Way is a circular walking route around the City of Derby. It was created in 2010 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Derby Nomad Ramblers Club. The route uses existing footpaths to establish a permanent long-distance path and has been designed to pass through or near as many villages, historical sites, natural features, and places of interest as possible. These include Dale Abbey, Stanton-by-Dale, Sandiacre, Risley, Breaston, Draycott, Great Wilne, Shardlow, Aston-on-Trent, Weston-on-Trent, the Trent and Mersey Canal, Swarkestone, Barrow upon Trent, Finderne, Etwall, Dalbury, Lees, Kirk Langley, Kedleston Park, Quarndon, Duffield, Little Eaton, Morley Smithy, and Stanley.