Erewash Walking Month – Final Week
If you have not yet managed to join one of the walks as part of Erewash Walking Month there is still time, with the following five walks running in the final week including four of them being in the evening or at the weekend.
Plus, we have a family treasure hunt for families on Friday morning at West Park for the half term holiday.
We have so far engaged approximately 425 walkers in Erewash Walking Month, and I am hoping we might reach 500 by the end of the week and Erewash Walking Month campaign.
I would like to thank you for supporting Erewash Walking Month by way of attending one or more of the walks or helping to promote the walks in some way to your colleagues, professional networks, friends, and family.
Thursday 28th 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 29th May
Family Treasure Hunt
Run by Erewash Borough Council
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Start and finish: West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AA
Distance: Approximately 1 – 2 miles
Parking: Yes, at West Park Leisure Centre
Toilets: Yes, at West Park Leisure Centre
Accessibility: 0 stiles
Walk description: Join us for a family treasure hunt around West Park. Meeting point West Park Leisure Centre reception.
Booking: No booking is required.
Contact: Just turn up at the start of the treasure hunt. If you have any queries or questions about the treasure hunt, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk
Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Suitable for wheelchair and pushchairs / Toilets
Saturday 30th May
The Hermitage – Hopwell Hall Farm Alpacas Loop
Run by Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Start and finish: The Royal Oak, Ockbrook, DE72 3SE
Distance: Approx. 6 miles
Parking: On street parking or at The Royal Oak if a customer
Toilets: At the start and finish of the walk
Accessibility: 6 – 10 stiles
Walk description: An intermediate hike. Easily accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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 cllr.michaelwarrener@ockbrookandborrowashparishcouncil.gov.uk
Key: Moderate – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Dogs on leads welcome / Toilets
Guided Tour of Bennerley Viaduct
Run by Friends of Bennerley Viaduct
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Start and finish: Bennerley Viaduct, Aswsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8PX (Access via Newtons Lane, off Awsworth Road (what3words played.reds.whites). If you are coming from Nottingham (A6096 Shilo Way) turn right onto Newton’s Lane, then turn right again just before the railway bridge. If you are coming from Ilkeston, it is your first left after the railway bridge. The gate to the lane will be open. Drive down the tarmac lane until you arrive underneath the viaduct. Volunteers will be on hand to direct parking.
Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles
Parking: Yes, under viaduct
Toilets: No
Accessibility: 0 stiles
Walk description: Enjoy a guided tour around the historical site of Bennerley Viaduct led by friendly and intelligent volunteers.
Booking: You can book via Eventbrite or just turn up at the start of the walk.
Contact: To book your place please go to Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/50471020253?_gl=1*3j6twc*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODQ1MzgyNzgwLjE3NzI1NTE2NjY.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzI1NTE2NjUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzI1NTE2NjUkajYwJGwwJGgw . If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please email info@bennerleyviaduct.org.uk
Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Booking required / Dogs on leads welcome
Sunday 31st May
Breaston The Coffin Walk and Shardlow Circular
Run by Erewash Ramblers
Time: 10.30 am – 3.45 pm
Start and finish: Behind Draycott Fish Bar in car park, 17 Derby Road, DE72 3NJ
Distance: Approx. 8.25 miles
Parking: Yes, free car park behind Draycott Fish Bar and on street parking
Toilets: Yes, at start and finish and at a pub in Shardlow
Accessibility: 10+ stiles
Walk description: Circular flat walk over fields, trails and footpaths.
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 / Dogs on leads welcome / 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