Starting from a popular pub, the Barrel Inn, which is the focal point of the hamlet of Bretton, a small...
Starting from a popular pub, the Barrel Inn, which is the focal point of the hamlet of Bretton, a small...
Deepdale you may ask, for the name doesn’t appear on any Ordnance Survey map? Now better known as Dale Abbey,...
As a few members of my brood have a nought at the end of their birthdates this year, we decided...
The A52 Derby to Ashbourne road passes through some of the gentlest rural countryside in Derbyshire. Tiny villages little changed...
I am indebted to Amber Valley Group of the Ramblers Association, as it is they who first planned this interesting...
This short walk skirts the rapidly expanding western boundary of Derby enjoying some of the fine surrounding countryside, and returns...
This winter’s walk is one of my favourites, both in summer as well as winter. I can see Riber Castle...
Izaak Walton, seventeenth century author of ‘The Campleat (sic) Angler – The Contemplative Man’s Recreation’ would have been familiar with...
Once Duke William was crowned as King of England following the Battle of Hastings, it took several years before the...
There are not many walks claiming to start downhill, but this one does (although the height lost must be regained...

Tait furniture are local cabinet makers who design, manufacture and install high quality interior furniture for the local community. They...

The 16-time darts World Champion, Phil “The Power” Taylor, is coming to Vaillant Live, Derby, on 28th October 2026 for...

Derbyshire-based housebuilder Casamia Homes has announced the date of its exclusive launch to showcase its prestigious new development in Allestree....

Lovely family friendly holiday house near Ashbourne sleeping 14 for big group get togethers, with a games room Holiday Rental...
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