Routes for walking, cycling and riding

We manage and develop a network of trails around the county for you to enjoy. Our trails allow you to explore the countryside by foot, bicycle or horse.

Many of them follow disused railway lines, so provide easy walking and riding, and offer access for all ages and abilities.

The following locations offer trails for horseriding and walking - please use the links to find out more:

Black Rocks

Chesterfield Canal

Derby Canal (Sandiacre)

Doe Lea Local Nature Reserve

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Five Pits Trail

Glapwell Countryside Site

Grassmoor Country Park

Hepthorne Lane

High Peak Trail

Holmewood Woodlands

Newton Link

Pennine Bridleway

Peter Fidler Reserve

Pewit Carr Local Nature Reserve

Pleasley Pit Country Park

Poulter Country Park

Rowthorne and Pleasley Trails

Sett Valley Trail

Shipley Country Park

Sleet Moor Plantation

Stockley Trail

Tibshelf Ponds

Williamthorpe Ponds

The following locations offer trails for cycling and walking - please use the links to find out more:

Black Rocks

Chesterfield Canal

Cotmanhay Linear Park

Cromford Canal

Derby Canal (Sandiacre)

Doe Lea Local Nature Reserve

Five Pits Trail

Glapwell Countryside Site

Grassmoor Country Park

Hepthorne Lane

High Peak Trail

Holmewood Woodlands

Linacre Reservoirs

Newton Link

Nutbrook Trail

Pennine Bridleway

Peter Fidler Reserve

Pewit Carr Local Nature Reserve

Pleasley Pit Country Park

Poulter Country Park

Ripley Railway Path and Countryside Site

Rowthorne and Pleasley Trails

Sett Valley Trail

Shipley Country Park

Stockley Trail

Tibshelf Ponds

Williamthorpe Ponds

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