EBC Walking Month
The following walks are being provided locally as part of the EBC walking month:
Tuesday 12th May
45 Club – Come with us for a walk and chat
Run by Why Talking Fixes – The Will Garvey Trust Foundation
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Start and finish: Bridge Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8WL
Distance: Approx. 1.6 miles
Parking: On street parking only
Toilets: No
Accessibility: 0 stiles
Walk description: Open to anyone. 45 club helps with mental wellbeing. 45 represents the memory of Will’s football number after he died by suicide.
Booking: No booking is required.
Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact info@willgarveytrustfoundation.org.uk
Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Dogs on leads welcome
Thursday 14th May
Elvaston Night Walk
Run by Elvaston Night Walk
Time: 7 – 8.15 pm
Start and finish: Thulston Village Green, Thulston, DE72 3EY
Distance: Approx. 3 miles
Parking: On street parking only
Toilets: No
Accessibility: 1 – 5 stiles
Walk description: An evening walk in and around Elvaston Castle Country Park.
Booking: No booking is required.
Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk
Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended
Friday 15th May
The Community Craft Walk
Run by Our Crafty Place CIC
Time: 10 am – 2.30 pm
Start and finish: Our Crafty Place, 1 Corporation Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4AS
Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles
Parking: On street parking only. People cannot park in the Davy Lamp car park.
Toilets: Yes, at Asda Petrol Station
Accessibility: 0 stiles
Walk description We will start the day at 10 am to make crafts such as painted pebbles, compostable paper seed labels and during the walk these handmade crafts will be left for the community to find. Followed, by a gentle one-hour walk with mostly flat paths and some steps over the canal bridge.
Booking: Booking essential. Free tickets will be available from https://ourcraftyplace.co.uk/workshop/the-community-craft-walk/
Contact: If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please email hello@ourcraftyplace.co.uk
Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Booking required / Toilets
If you would like any information on walking groups in Erewash please go to Erewash Walking page https://www.erewash.gov.uk/community-support/community-health-and-wellbeing/walk-erewash
Saturday 16th May
Accessible Walk and Talk
Run by Accessible Walk and Talk
Time: 1.30 – 3.30 pm
Start and finish: West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AA
Distance: Approximately 1 – 2 miles
Parking: Yes, free parking and disabled parking
Toilets: Yes, and disabled toilets
Accessibility: 0 stiles
Walk description: A slow amble around the flat paths at West Park making it suitable and accessible for people using mobility aids.
Booking: No booking is required.
Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk
Key: Easy – flat terrain / Waterproof footwear recommended / Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and rollators / Toilets
Monday 18th May
Toton Fields and Park
Run by Long Eaton Town Walk
Time: 10 – 11 am
Start and finish: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 1HU
Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles
Parking: Yes, payable at Town Hall grounds or free if shopping at Asda supermarket
Toilets: No
Accessibility: 0 stiles
Walk description: Walking along town roads to cross river into Toton Park. Around park and recreation grounds returning via Nottingham Road.
Booking: No booking is required.
Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk
Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended
Bennerley Viaduct
Run by Monday Strollers in collaboration with The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct
Time: 10.15 am – 12 noon
Start and finish: Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8AT
Distance: Approx. 3 miles
Parking: On street parking only behind Victoria Park Leisure Centre
Toilets: At the start and finish of the walk
Accessibility: 0 stiles
Walk description: A sociable stroll down to view and learn about the history of Erewash Valleys own rate Grade II listed Iron Giant.
Booking: No booking is required.
Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk
Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Suitable for wheelchair and pushchairs / Toilets
Petersham Wellness Walk
Run by Erewash Borough Council
Time: 11 am – 12.15 pm
Start and finish: Petersham Hall, Grasmere Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4DZ
Distance: Approx. 0.5 – 2.5 miles
Parking: On street parking only
Toilets: Yes, at Petersham Community Hall
Accessibility: 0 stiles
Walk description: Weekly wellness walks (except bank holidays) around Petersham Green. Walk as many laps of the green as you feel comfortable. All abilities welcome.
Booking: No booking is required.
Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk
Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Suitable for wheelchair and pushchairs / Toilets