The Manifold Way (also known as the Manifold Track) is a favourite for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. It follows the route of the disused Leek and Manifold Light Railway, through the Manifold and Hamps Valleys from Hulmes End to Waterhouses. The track is surfaced and fairly level throughout its length, making it ideal for wheelchair users, those with buggies or prams and people with limited mobility. Watch out for the rivers of the Manifold and Hamps as they disappear beneath the porous limestone and reappear in Ilam Country Park. Climb the steps to Thor’s Cave (250 ft above the track) for magnificent views across the valley. There are Car Parking areas at both ends of the track and at Intermediate locations. Cycles can be hired at Hulme End where there are picnic tables, cycle racks and fully accessible toilets. The full Mainfold Way runs for 8 miles, but a short 2 mile accessible walk includes the disappearing stream and Thor’s Cave is a great family friendly option. For more information visit here Related posts: Walk Derbyshire – Thor’s Cave & The Manifold Valley The Manifold Valley Walk Derbyshire – A Walk over 2 Dales Walk Derbyshire – Miller’s Dale

Belper Lane, Belper, DE56 2UA, United Kingdom Duration: 4 hr 45 min Public  · Anyone Walk leaders is Margaret Williams (07508 359642). The walk starting location is from Belper Lane/Bridge Foot/Talbot Arms, Belper . What 3 words are deduced.deploying.burdenGrid reference is SK344482Post code DE56 2UA The walk will cover the following walk to locationsChevin,Duffield,NetherFarm,Holbrook,Belper We’d love to see you there, lunch is at the Spotted Cow.Holbrook of course you are welcome to bring your own flasks and sandwiches if you prefer. For more information check out the facebook page here Related posts: Get your walking shoes on, 22nd March – Ilam Hall overflow car park, The Oaks, Ilam, Staffordshire Moorlands, DE6 2AZ Wednesday 18th March Walk – St Helen’s Church Etwall DE56 6LP Trainee Solicitor qualifies with Timms and starts exciting new chapter in 2026 Walk Derbyshire

Derby City Lab, Derby Market HallWed, 15 Apr 202610:00 am – 12:00 pm The Derby Insider Tour is designed to give you and your staff exclusive insider knowledge of Derby. Learn the about city’s regeneration priorities, and why its 300 years of industrial heritage make it the UK Capital for Innovation. You and your staff get the inside track on how the city is developing. This tour is perfect for people who may be new starters, interested in the city, or visiting. Watch the YouTube video here Related posts: Derby charity opens community shop in Derby’s new Market Hall Derby Farmers’ Market returns to Derby Market Hall on February 22 MAJOR 2026 UK & IRELAND TOUR!  Derby Museums Launches a ‘Year of Wright’ (2025-26) in London, Derby and online

Walk leaders are Cathy and Steve (07749 702669). The walk starting location is from the Ilam Hall Overflow Car Park/NT Car Park. What 3 words are pint.spend.dragsGrid reference is SK131508Post code DE6 2AZ The walk will cover the following walk to locationsIlam,Castern Hall,Whetton,Butterton (iftime),Grindon,Throwley Hall We may only go as far as Grindon, depending on time. We’d love to see you there, lunch is at the Cafe AtWetton or pub at Butterton Pub of course you are welcome to bring your own flasks and sandwiches if you prefer. Duration: 4 hr 45 min Related posts: Walk Derbyshire – A walk around Ilam Hall Walk Derbyshire – Along Lover’s Walk – Ilam Walk Derbyshire – Osmaston Park Walk Derbyshire – Walks from Stately Homes – Lyme Park

Meet at St. Helen’s Church Etwall where there is plenty of on street parking What3words: jetliner.garlic.timedMap ref: SK26920 31966Postcode nearest: DE65 6LP. The plan is to walk along the Nomads way for just under 3 miles (still well signposted } to Rookhills farm. Then west to Trusley where we start back via Tara Buddhist centre to start. Walk distance 7miles. Some high stiles and a small bit of road along the way. All are welcome; we typically plan to stop for a tea break where sandwiches/pack lunches can be eaten. Feel free to join us, we are a welcoming walking group. Duration: 2 hr 45 min Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Related posts: Walk Derbyshire – A Pleasant Walk from Pilsley to Hassop Walk Derbyshire – Youlgreave & Its Two Dales Walk Derbyshire – A walk around Ilam Hall Walk Derbyshire – A Walk Between Monyash & Flagg

68% of young people say rising living costs have reduced how often they socialise at night34% of 16-24 year olds say they have increased walking since the pandemicSearch interest has increased by up to 79% for hiking trails and hiking equipment, with TikTok content for the topic increasing by 500% in the last month   New data shows under-25s are abandoning nights out in record numbers, replacing spending-led socialising with free, offline ways of meeting as costs and burnout peak. The new UK research, analysed by outdoor leisure company Trail.co.uk, shows three in five (61%) 18–30 year olds are now going out less often than a year ago, while just 16% say they are going out more, pointing to a decisive withdrawal rather than a temporary slowdown. The shift is being driven by cost pressure. Separate UK research has found that over two-thirds (68%) of young people say the current economic climate has reduced how often they take part in night-time socialising, while half (53%) say they are spending less on going out than last year. This highlights how paid leisure is being priced out for a generation already facing rising rents, transport costs and insecure incomes. Spending data reinforces the behaviour change. UCAS figures show students’ average weekly spend on leisure, including eating out and alcohol, has fallen from £60 to £52 in a year, a real-terms drop of more than 20%, underlining how discretionary social budgets are shrinking rather than being reallocated elsewhere. That pullback from paid socialising is showing up in what young people are doing instead. According to Sport England, participation in walking among 16-24 year olds has increased since the pandemic, with around one in three (34%) saying they have become more active through informal activities because they are free and flexible. Google Trends also shows a...