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DERBYSHIRE PORTWAY THE FEATURE The Derbyshire Portway is an ancient prehistoric trackway which can be traced from Mam Tor in the north of Derbyshire to the Hemlock Stone on the edge of Nottingham. Along the route are a fascinating variety of prehistoric and historic sites, including hermitages, hillforts, tumuli, carved crosses, churches and standing stones. It is believed to date from the Bronze Age and in regular use until the late middle ages, the Portway has been followed by travellers for thousands of years as a link between the Trent valley, the Peak District and beyond. The journey of about forty five miles can be walked as a whole or in stages, and includes Dale, Morley, Coxbench, Holbrook, Milford, Wirksworth, Alport, Ashford and Wardlow. Much of the route is now quiet lanes or footpaths, which take the walker through some of Derbyshire’s most delightful scenery, from the lush Derwent valley to the moors of the Dark Peak. Full details of the Portway have been highlighted in an excellent new book by Stephen Bailey. Further information about the book has been shown in the side column of this feature. In addition, a website has been set up at: www.derbyshireportway.co.uk, which contains extracts from the book, study maps and visitor comments.
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DERBYSHIRE PORTWAY An ancient prehistoric trackway which can be traced from Mam Tor in the north of Derbyshire to the Hemlock Stone on the edge of Nottingham. Stephen Bailey spent several years studying the trackway, both walking the ground and doing documentary research. His book describes the route northwards from the Nottinghamshire border to Mam Tor near Castleton and includes a full discussion of the historical context of the Portway. Full walking instructions are provided, as well as a detailed commentary on the historical sites. The book is illustrated with maps of each stage and a wide selection of photographs. THE BOOK The Derbyshire Portway Pilgrimage to the Past - a walking guide Stephen Bailey Price £6.95 ISBN 1 900446 13 8 (THIRTEEN DIGIT 978 1 900446 13 6) Published by Scarthin Books, Cromford, Derbyshire DE4 3QF 01629-823272 THE DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE AND THE PEAK DISTRICT GUIDE
Provides a wide range of features with heritage trails and detailed countryside walks, through some of the most scenically attractive countryside in the UK.
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