Mills, Mines and Murder: A Bretby Estate Walk

A historical figure of eight walk from Sharpe’s Pottery Heritage & Arts Centre in Swadlincote taking in Eureka Park, Owd Shoddy Pit, Hoofie’s Farm and Bretby Hall before returning back to Swadlincote town centre.

Swadlincote loop 2.25 miles; Bretby loop 3.5 miles.  Walk total 5.75 miles.

Terrain – town pavements, field paths and bridleways which can be muddy after rain.  There are some ascents and descents and 5 stiles.  Walking boots essential.

For a more detailed map of the route you are recommended to refer to Ordnance Survey Explorer map 245 – The National Forest.

Acknowledgements go to Dot Morson, Graham Nutt (The Magic Attic) and Shirley Horton for their contributions to the creation of this walk.