Ashbourne Camping and Caravaning Club Site

Royal Shrovetide Challenge Walk (up'ards)

Follows the historic Up'ards route through Ashbourne's charming streets and surrounding Derbyshire countryside, mixing gentle riverside paths with moderate climbs. Terrain varies from paved town sections to farm tracks and grassy fields – fine for older children but not buggy-friendly. Dogs welcome on leads through livestock areas. A fascinating walk steeped in the town's unique Shrovetide football tradition, offering lovely Peak District fringe views and a real sense of local heritage.

Royal Shrovetide Challenge Walk (down'ards)

Follows Ashbourne's historic Shrovetide football route through town streets and along the Henmore Brook valley. Mostly flat terrain with some gentle inclines, though cobbled sections and narrow pathways make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads through town. A quirky cultural walk linking pubs, bridges and goal posts from one of England's most chaotic medieval football games—best done during the actual February event for atmosphere.

Eadric's Way (red)

Follows a historic long-distance route across the Midlands with mixed terrain including gentle farmland, canal towpaths and modest climbs through wooded sections. Suitable for confident older children but not buggies due to stiles and uneven surfaces. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers a satisfying blend of rural countryside, heritage sites and peaceful stretches away from roads—ideal for a full day's ramble or tackled in shorter sections.

Eadric's Way (blue)

Amber Valley Routeway Walk 1