Crich Railways Walk-Heritage Open Days

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.

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