Walking through some of the England's most outstanding scenery is one of the joys of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire. With four separate festivals to choose and with a wide variety of themes, there's something to suit all ages and abilities.
Autumn Footprints – the Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival
(12th-27th September 2009)
Autumn Footprints takes place annually in September and lasts around 16 days, with a wide variety of walks from between one and fifteen miles. Choose from different themes including natural history, local heritage, rivers and canals or towns and villages. You can even learn the finer points of map reading to help you on your way! The programme will be available from mid-summer 2009.
The Peak District Walking Festival
(2010 dates to be confirmed)
The Peak District Walking Festival is one of the largest and most varied festivals in the country, with more than 100 walks led by expert and knowledgeable guides, from National Park Rangers and archaeologists to ecologists and ghost hunting experts!
All ages and abilities are catered for and as well as new challenges like rock climbing or caving, you'll be able to take part in guided cycle rides.
Email Jane Price (jane.price@visitpeakdistrict.com) with your name, address and postcode to be added to the mailing list for the 2010 festival.
Footsteps in the Forest – the National Forest Walking Festival
(2010 dates to be confirmed)
The National Forest Walking Festival has a great range of short, medium and long guided walks across the varied landscape of The National Forest. Discover canals, rural villages, reservoirs and woodlands and hear fascinating facts about the wildlife and local heritage of this beautiful area. Led by local enthusiasts who are keen to show visitors around the area, there is something for everyone, whatever your interest and abilities.
Email Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre at tic@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk with your name, address and postcode to be added to the mailing list for the 2010 festival.
The Peak District's Historic Border Country Walking Festival
(2010 dates to be confirmed)
The Peak District's Historic Border Country sits between the Peak District to the west and Sherwood Forest to the east and has some of the best unspoilt and undiscovered countryside, which you'll be able to explore in the Festival. The programme includes many guided walks to suit all ages and abilities, including the ‘Longest Walk on the Longest Day' – a 34 mile walk which circumnavigates Chesterfield, keeping the spire in view most of the time.
Email tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk with your name, address and postcode to be added to the mailing list for the 2010 festival.
