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Centenary Way (Derbyshire)

40 km / 25 miles

Derbys
An east to west walk devised by the Derbyshire Footpaths Preservation Society to commemorate their centenary, connecting Ilkeston with Ashbourne and visiting the lesser known but attractive villages of West Hallam, Duffield, Weston Underwood, Brailsford, Edmaston, Shirley and Osmaston. The Way links with the Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk at Ashbourne.

Connected Paths:

Linked Paths:

Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk; Derby City Nomads Circular Walk; Derwent Valley Heritage Way; Duffield Frith Frolic; Midshires Way; Peakland Way; Royal Shrovetide Challenge Walks; Tissington Trail
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Details:

Waymark:	Named signs
Attributes:	Heritage
Start:	SK460418 - Ilkeston, Derbys
Finish:	SK180470 - Ashbourne, 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:	119, 128, 129
OS Explorer:	259, 260
OS Explorer Active:	259, 260

Route Profile:

39.8 Km (24.7 miles)
664 m (2,178 ft) ascent
180 m (591 ft) maximum height

(click to enlarge)

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Booklet:

Centenary Way: Ilkeston to Ashbourne (Derbyshire Footpaths Preservation Society - 1994)

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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