The event is organised by leaders from the 27th Derby (Chaddesden) Scout Group. The Wilmot Wander is a 32 mile (50 km) open event for both competitive walkers and fell runners, as well as individuals and groups/clubs who wish to complete the course as either a personal challenge or for the pleasure of walking as a group of friends.

The route starts and finishes at 27th Derby Scout headquarters (Meadow Lane, Chaddesden) and circles Derby. It includes strenuous hilly sections, field paths, parkland and canal tow paths.

Due to the distance to be covered and terrain, considerable stamina will be required.

The event has two classes of competition - walkers and runners.

The date of the next event is Sunday 25th January 2026 and entries are open from October 2025. Please see here for the Event Information. Please note there will be a limit of 200 competitors and a closing date for entries of 18th January 2026, or before should the 200 limit be reached.

Click here for the Entry Form. Please download a copy of the file so you can edit it on your local device.

Click here for the Route and here for the Walking Instructions.

For any enquires or additional information, please email wilmotwander@gmail.com.

2025 Wilmot Wander - 26 January 2025

2024 Wilmot Wander - 28 January 2024

2023 Wilmot Wander - 29 January 2023

28th Wilmot Wander - 26 January 2020

27th Wilmot Wander - 27 January 2019

26th Wilmot Wander - 28 January 2018

25th Wilmot Wander - 29 January 2017

24th Wilmot Wander - 31 January 2016

23rd Wilmot Wander - 25 January 2015

22nd Wilmot Wander - 26 January 2014

21st Wilmot Wander - 27 January 2013

20th Wilmot Wander - 29 January 2012