Move More Derby
The Derby Walking Festival is back, a celebration of walking and walks throughout the city.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: In line with Government guidance we can confirm that this event has been cancelled.
Derby’s Walking Festival is back for its second year! With a wide variety of themed walks from star gazing to poetry, walking sports to rambles, there’s something for everyone.
From 9th May -17th May, whether you are looking to keep fit, stay connected with others or simply enjoy some fresh air, Derby will be on the move and we invite you to move more with us!
Join the Move More Derby Facebook page today to keep posted of all the festival updates and news!
To find out more about specific walks visit our additional information page.
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Sat 9 May |
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| Parkrun | Alvaston Park |
8:50am |
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| Parkrun | Markeaton Park |
8:50am |
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| Walk Well Derby | Littleover Parks | 2pm | Find out more |
| 2020 Walking Festival Launch Event | Allestree Park | 2pm | Find out more |
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Sun 10 May |
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| Total body WALX with WALX Derwent and Dales | Allestree Park |
10am |
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| Ordnance Survey Map learning walk | Markeaton Park | 10:15am | Find out more |
| Mental Health Mates walk | Markeaton Park | 11:30am | Find out more |
| Walk in French | Outside QUAD and around Darley Park |
1:45pm | Find out more |
| Planet walk | Alvaston Park |
2pm |
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| Mon 11 May | |||
| Poetry Walk |
Elvaston Castle and Country Park |
9:50am |
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| Walk Well Derby |
Mickleover Walk |
10am |
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| Parkland view walk |
Darley Park |
2pm |
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| Move More Monday Walk |
Sinfin Moor Park |
2pm |
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| BuggyBabes |
Darley Park |
2pm | Find out more |
| Tue 12 May | |||
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Walk Well Derby |
Arboretumn Park |
9:10am |
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Walk Well Derby |
Oakwood area |
9:30am |
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Going with the flow – Staffordshire Wildlife Trust |
Swarkestone |
10:15am |
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Walking Cricket |
Derbyshire County Cricket Club |
10am |
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| Walk Well Derby | Chaddesden Park |
11am |
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| Walk Well Derby | Darley Park |
1:15pm |
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Do Good and Get Fitwith GoodGym |
Darley Park |
6:15pm |
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| Wed 13 May | |||
| Walk Well Derby | Normanton Park |
10am |
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| Walk Well Derby | Markeaton Park |
10am |
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| Walk Well Derby | Alvaston Park |
6:30pm |
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| Mickleover Meadows & Mackworth Park Nature Ramble | Mickleover |
6.30pm |
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Thu 14 May |
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| Walking Cricket | Derbyshire County Cricket Club |
10am |
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| Be My Guide and Walk With Me | with Guide Dogs at Sinfin Park |
10.30am |
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| BuggyBabes | Darley Park |
10:30am |
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| Derwent Valley Walk with Walk Well Derby | Derwent Valley Medical Practice |
11am |
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| Alvaston Park Walk with Walk Well Derby | Alvaston Park |
12noon |
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| Ein Spaziergang auf Deutsch – A walk in German | City Centre QUAD and round Darley Park | 6:15pm | Find out more |
| Mickleover Perimeter Walk with Walk Well Derby | Mickleover |
6:30pm |
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| Twilight Stargazing Walk | Alvaston Park |
9:45pm |
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| Fri 15 May | |||
| Walk Well Derby | Old Canal Path |
10am |
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| BBC Radio Derby Walk with Andy Twigge | City Walk |
11am |
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| The Keldholme Stroll! |
Keldholme Community Centre |
12noon |
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| Walking Netball | Willows Sports Centre |
11am |
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| Walking Netball | Springwood Leisure Centre |
1pm |
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Sat 16 May |
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| Park Run | Alvaston Park | 8:50am | Find out more |
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Park Run |
Markeaton Park | 8:50am | Find out more |
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Derwent Valley Orienteers |
Darley Park (2 sessions) | 12.30pm & 1.30pm | Find out more |
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Sun 17 May |
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| Wacky Wig Walk with Women’s Work (Derbyshire) Ltd | Markeaton Park |
10.30am |
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| Stories in Stone - a stroll with Local Geologist | West door of Derby Cathedral |
2pm |
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Love Exploring Walks and App https://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/news/reveal-the-secrets-of-derbys-great-outdoors-with-the-love-exploring-app
Made in Derby Walk and App https://www.visitderby.co.uk/whats-on/made-in-derby
Self Guided Walks around Oakwood https://focwood.wixsite.com/focwood/projects
Circular Walks https://www.derby.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/walking/derby-walks/
2019 Walking Festival Reviews
“So impressed with the knowledgeable people who give their time and energy to encourage local wildlife”
“Walking round made it more personal, bringing historical residents to life”
“Nothing better for improving our emotional health than chatting with friends whilst walking around the local countryside on a warm evening”
Information relating to Coronavirus.
Please note that due to the Coronavirus pandemic and in line with the latest government advice regarding social distancing, facilities and attractions are currently closed and events cancelled or postponed. We will be constantly updating the website and will keep people informed of any changes via social media. We urge visitors to follow Public Health England Guidance regarding Coronavirus.
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