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The Autumn Footprints Festival offers a great choice of 24 guided walks from 12 - 27 September 2026. Sixteen days of enjoyable walks and informative talks with something for everybody of all abilities.
Set in picturesque Derbyshire, the festival takes place in an area known for its natural beauty and superb scenery. Popular with both novice and experience walkers wanting to enjoy the beautiful colours of autumn and the area's fabulous views, undulating countryside, industrial heritage and attractive towns and villages.
Led by knowledgeable local volunteers and staff keen to show off their patch, you will discover a wide variety of walks to explore local heritage, natural history and wildlife. The routes take in walks alongside rivers and canals, as well as through open countryside, towns and villages.
Walks are FREE OF CHARGE. However, there may be a parking charge (see symbols on individual walks).
Booking is essential for all of our walks. Details on how to book will be listed in each walk description.
If you still fancy more walking, head over to our extra walks section to find various walking leaflets.
Don't forget, if you have taken part in the festival this year then we would love your feedback about our guided walks. You can submit your feedback via our online feedback form.
Walking guide
Before taking part, have a read of our handy walking guide that will tell you everything you need to know about the guided walks.
Our walks
Sunday 20 September
- Dog-friendly Crich and South Wingfield
- In the Footsteps of the Pentrich Rebels of 1817 (Heage and Lower Hartshay)
Thursday 24 September
- Nordic Walk Have a Go
- Indoor Walk at Riddings Community Centre
- Nordic Walk Have a Go
Thank you
This walking festival has been made possible by the involvement of many local groups and the dedicated individuals who lead and act as back up for the walks. Our thanks go to all of them, and to the organisations who have supported the festival with funding or help in kind.
