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Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk

28 km / 17 miles

Derbys
Devised to celebrate the RA Diamond Jubilee, the walk follows the general route taken by Prince Charles Edward Stuart on his march in 1745 from Ashbourne to Derby, through woods and farmland. Links with the Centenary Way (Derbyshire) at Ashbourne.

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Linked Paths:

Centenary Way (Derbyshire); Derby Canal Ring; Derby City Nomads Circular Walk; Derwent Valley Heritage Way; Peakland Way; Royal Shrovetide Challenge Walks; Tissington Trail
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Details:

Waymark:	Prince's head and name in gold on brown disc
Attributes:	Heritage; Monarchy
Start:	SK181467 - Ashbourne, Derbys
Finish:	SK353365 - Derby, Derbys

Maps:

The map to the right is from the Ordnance Survey. You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a marker for more info. (interactive map help)

*Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps):*
OS Landranger:	128, 119
OS Explorer:	259
OS Explorer Active:	259

Route Profile:

27.2 Km (16.9 miles)
285 m (935 ft) ascent
181 m (594 ft) maximum height

(click to enlarge)

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Leaflet:

Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk (John Pritchard-Jones - 1995)

Walks

The LDWA organises many challenge and local group walks, as well as listing many more organised by other organisations. Challenge events are normally between 20 and 100 miles and must generally be completed within a defined time limit. Group walks are normally led walks of up to 20 miles.
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