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Horseshoe Trail

The Horseshoe Trail is a 12 1/2 mile (20km) figure of eight route for walkers, riders and cyclists near Foremark Reservoir in South Derbyshire. The trail passes through attractive countryside and connects to local bridleways.


Status: Open
Promotion
The leaflet can be obtained from South Derbyshire District Council. Please telephone first to check the price (telephone number:??) and remember to send an SAE. Write to:
Department of Planning and Economic Development
South Derbyshire District Council
Civic Offices, Civic Way,
Swadlincote,
Derbyshire DE11 0AH.

Ordnance Survey
This section lists the Ordnance Survey maps at the two most useful scales, covering the area of the route. Clicking on any of them will enable the reader to purchase the map on line from Amazon.
  • Landranger Map ?
  • Landranger Map ?

    Where to stay
    A useful book entitled Bed and Breakfast for Horses which lists places to keep a horse overnight can be purchased from the British Horse Society.

    Acknowledgements
    Financial assistance was given for the development of the trail and the picnic site by the Depatrment of the Environment and the Peak Park Joint Planning Board. The leaflet is published by the Derbyshire County Council Planning and Highways Department.
    © 2001 British Horse Society. Updated: 12 May 01.
    Leaflet dated: Jun 98. Reference: EM