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After the huge success of the first edition, we’re pleased to announce that the Minninglow March is back for 2026!



The Minninglow March explores a beautiful circular route from the pretty village of Parwich, a few miles North of Ashbourne, nestled in the Derbyshire Dales.



Sunday 12th July 2026, 9am. 2026 Entries open NOW Click here to enter



START / FINISH LOCATION

The Pavilion, Parwich



DISTANCE

The route is approximately 17 miles long with 2,000 ft of elevation



NAVIGATION

This is a self-navigation event, so please ensure that you are confident using either a GPX navigation system on your watch / phone OR a physical map & compass. We will only put minimal signage out on the course (such as at road crossings) & for the majority you’ll be following public right of ways or well-used trails



THE QUEST

Collect and Deliver! You’ll visit two points-of-interest on the route and will need to collect a card from each, and deliver them to the finish line in Parwich. There will be spot prizes at the finish for those with the funniest combination of cards!



AID STATIONS

There will be three aid stations for you to refuel & replenish your weary legs at during your Quest. There will be a selection of sweet & savoury snacks & light refreshments available, including REAL COCA COLA;

Aid Station 1 @ 3.5 miles – shortly after arriving on the High Peak Trail (you’ll need it after the initial climb!)

Aid Station 2 @ 9.4 miles – before the “Cliff” descent into Carsington Village

Aid Station 3 @ 14 miles – in Bradbourne by the Church, to provide energy for that last push to the finish!



ENTRY FEE

£35 UKA / TRA affiliated (+£2 unaffiliated)



INCLUDED WITH ENTRY FEE

– specific event parking in Parwich, only a 2 minute walk to the start / finish area

– finishers memento embroidered patch

– finishers’ goody bag containing light snacks & refreshments

– three aid-stations along the route (serving light refreshments incl. REAL COCA COLA)

– donation to Parwich Parish Council for maintenance of their beautiful village & facilities

– GPX of the route 

– free to download event photos

– event results; results will be published within 24 hours of the event finish

– unique discount code for The Derby Runner (online and in store) who are kindly supporting the event



PRIZES

1st, 2nd and 3rd male & female will be recognised with trophies

For full information and to enter please visit the organisers website by clicking here

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The National Grid will be temporarily closing Mouldridge Lane to the north of Minninglow Car Park that serves the High Peak Trail from Monday 27 April to Friday 8 May.

Minninglow Car Park will remain OPEN, but will only be accessible from Parwich Lane during the closure.

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The National Grid will be temporarily closing Mouldridge Lane to the north of Minninglow Car Park that serves the High Peak Trail from Monday 27 April to Friday 8 May.

Minninglow Car Park will remain OPEN, but will only be accessible from Parwich Lane during the closure.

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Our fabulously talented local painter has hidden a series of special Parwich Wakes themed pebbles around the village. Keep your eyes peeled, and please send in any pictures of your finds.

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Parwich Dale Blocked

Parwich Dales is blocked by a fallen tree, 8.30pm Wednesday

Many thanks to Dee for letting us know

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Summer Solstice 2025

Thank you to David G for sending in this stunning summer solstice series.

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Ewe Take the High Road…

Our thanks to John L for this b-ewe-tiful picture taken at Bradbourne, the traffic there is clearly Baaa-rmy

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Community Event

Outside our blog area but still local. All welcome. Connex are involved in our Hall and Legion community events

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A polite request to ask dog walkers to stop leaving their dog poo, bagged or otherwise, on Dodds Hill. There’s been a noticable increase over the last couple of weeks and this will continue to be monitored.

Dodds Hill isn’t just a footpath, it’s where the village children play – to them it’s an army base, a fairy castle, even a climbing frame – don’t be the person that ruins this!

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Tree Down – Alsop-en-le-Dale

UPDATE: All clear as of 10.20pm

Jane has contacted the blog to let us know there is currently a tree down blocking the road at Alsop-en-le-Dale, meaning there’s no through route to or from the A515.

They’re working to remove it, but not sure how long this will take.

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Message from Darwin the Postie

I would like to thank everyone in Parwich for being so friendly and helpful over the last 12 yrs, whilst I have had the pleasure of being your postman. I will be hanging up my post bag at the end of March but will hopefully keep in touch.


Thank you, Darwin

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Stunning Sunrise

What a beautiful start to the day! Big skies over Bradbourne at sunrise.

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Stunning Sunrise

Our thanks as always to David G for sending in his stunning pictures of this morning’s sunrise, a well deserved treat from nature after yesterday’s heavy rains.

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Smoke Gets In Your Rise

Our thanks as always to John L for his epic shot of this mornings sunrise, and for delivering such a great pun for us to use too.

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Golden Sheep

Many thanks to David G for sending in pictures of his unusual sighting of sheep with golden fleeces, simply stunning.

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Misty Morning Sunrise

Our thanks as always to David G for these stunning sunrise pictures.

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Summer Solstice

A stunning sequence of pictures of this morning’s sunrise, with thanks to David G for sharing them with us.

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To continue with our recent photography theme, here is a beautiful ‘forest’ of wild orchids kindly sent in this morning by Martin C.

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Many thanks to David G for sharing these beautiful pictures of wild orchids, perfectly complimenting Martin C’s picture of last week.

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Wild Orchid

Thank you to the eagle-eyed Martin C for sending through this picture of a wild orchid spotted on Parwich Hill.

There are a few locations within a walk of the village where these fairly rare wildflowers can be seen in spring and early summer, always worth keeping your eyes peeled for them.

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Double Rainbow

Thank you to Paul T for sending in this fabulous double rainbow picture taken by Monsdale Lane earlier this afternoon.

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Bradbourne Fete

Saturday 16 July, 2 pm. Bradbourne Church Hall

Osmaston Wind Band

Refreshments

Grand Draw

Cake Stall

Craft Stall

Bric-a-Brac

Hoopla

Bowls and various Games

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Thank you to David G for these beautiful sunrise pictures

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The Gruffalo Trail

There’s a new Gruffalo trail now up and ready to follow, and it’s aimed at the younger members of our lovely village.

It begins with two sheets on the park near the play equipment, then two on the Green, with the remaining two hiding in the Pump Hill Garden.

There’s a printable check sheet and also the answers below should you need them.

Happy Gruffalo spotting!

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Little Bit Of Sunshine

Thanks to David G for the colourful picture of the sun yesterday and then today’s stunning sunrise.

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Saturday Sunrise

Many thanks to David G for this beautiful sunrise caught this morning.

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Sunrise Pics

Thank you to David G for these beautiful shots of this mornings stunning sunrise.

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Missing Man Hole Cover

Please be aware there’s a man hole cover missing on the way to Ashbourne by Keepers Cottage, just before the Bentley Brook.

Thanks to Karen W for the info

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If anyone is able to help on the night please contact Nia on 661.

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If anyone is able to help on the night please contact Nia on 661.

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If anyone is able to help on the night please contact Nia on 661.

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If anyone is able to help on the night please contact Nia on 661.

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A great shot of these curious cows, with thanks to David G for the pics.

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Bee Orchids

Spotted on the trail earlier today, thanks to Dawn J for sending in these great pics

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Thank you David G for sending in these Tissington Well Dressing photos.

Can you spot Moss having a cool down?

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High Peak Trail

Derbyshire Dales website advises the High Peak Trail has today (Friday 24 May 2019) re-opened in time for the bank holiday.

 

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Misty Morning

Thank you David G for these atmospheric pictures taken this morning

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The Hunt

The hunt at Close Farm. Photos by Alan S

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New recycled surface for Tissington Trail during winter closure

A 1.4 mile section of the Tissington Trail we be closed temporarily from 7 December 2018, to allow surfacing and improvement works to take place.

The Peak District National Park Authority confirmed the section involved will run from the Thorpe Car Park, and end at Spend Lane Bridge. Works are expected to be completed by the end of February 2019.

The closure will see re-surfacing – including the use of 100% recycled, WRAP (Waste Protocols Project) approved aggregates, a widening of the route to support its multi-user status, and associated ditch and drainage works. The temporary closure will also allow tree safety management to take place.

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They’ve Done It !

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