Crich Railways Walk

Our walk takes in both the 1793 Butterley Gangroad (a plateway), and part of the Crich Mineral Railway, built by George Stephenson’s company in 1841. The 1793 plateway was the scene of the trials of Brunton's Steam Horse, the first locomotive in the East Midlands. Walk leader is Trevor Griffin, a local historian based in Belper, and joint author of ‘The Butterley Gangroad’

The guided walk starts from the Canal Inn, Bull Bridge, DE56 2EW, at 13.45 Tuesday 10th September (lunches may be available beforehand from the pub). Finish at Crich Tramway Village, Crich about 15.30.

There is a limit of 25 people. Distance 3 miles. Climb 150m. Please wear suitable footwear. Some stiles to climb. Dogs on leads.

The museum will still be open for a short period (free admission, but donations gratefully accepted), either for a tram ride or to purchase drinks and snacks from the museum cafe.

Note – At the time of writing, Bus 142 runs from Crich at 12.31 and arrives at the Canal Inn at 12.41. It also leaves Belper at 13.16 and arrives at the Canal Inn about 13.30. There are return buses from Crich to Belper at around 16.30, and to both Alfreton and Bus 140 to Matlock around 17.30. Parking is available at Crich Tramway Village until 16.45.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

1345

Location & directions

Bull Bridge, Bullbridge, Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2EW

Directions:

Parking is available at Crich Tramway Village, but the walk starts at Bullbridge and ends back at the Tramway. At the time of writing, Bus 142 runs from Crich at 12.31 and arrives at the Canal Inn at 12.41. It also leaves Belper at 13.16 and arrives at the Canal Inn about 13.30. There are return buses from Crich to Belper at around 16.30, and to both Alfreton and Bus 140 to Matlock around 17.30. Parking is available at Crich Tramway Village until 16.45.

Contact on day:

Roger Shelley

Telephone number:

+441773854321

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please book through the Eventbrite link. In the event of difficulties, please email [email protected], or call 01773 854321.

Booking contact name:

Roger Shelley

Booking telephone number:

+441773854321

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crich-railways-walk-tickets-929134725977?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternative booking website:

https://www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/crich-railways-walk/

Booking opens:

20 Jun 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

09 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

This 2 hour walk takes place over some rough ground and there are some stiles.

Additional information

The walk ends at Crich Tramway Village, where there will be time at the end to either visit the museum cafe or ride one of the trams. Museum access at this time of day will be free (normally charged), but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s)

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