Walks – April 2023

Prospective new members are welcome on our walks , but we ask that you contact us beforehand and take a look at our frequently asked questions page.

Sunday 2nd April: Ellastone – Wootton Park – Weaver Hills – Stanton – Calwich Abbey

Approx. 9.5 miles – Amazing views on a clear day – Start at 10:15am from the free car park behind Ellastone Parish Hall, Church Lane – Off B5032, 7 miles north of Uttoxeter, 5.5 miles SW of Ashbourne – Grid ref. SK 116 434 – Post code: DE6 2HB – W3W: ///happily.guilty.dumps – Picnic lunch – Walk leader John.

Easter Sunday 9th April: Thieves Wood – Blidworth – Newstead Abbey

11 miles – Start at 10am from Thieves Wood Car Park near Ravenshead – Grid ref. SK 542 558 – Directions: If travelling North on the A60, turn left at Larch Farm traffic lights in Ravenshead, onto the B6020, then take the next major road to the right, the B6139 – The car park is a few hundred yards from this junction, on the right and is free – A large proportion of this walk is in forest – Picnic lunch, with a later coffee stop at Newstead Abbey near the end of the walk – Walk leader Ashley.

Sunday 16th April: Ashover – Raven House – Dalebank – Ogston Reservoir – Handley – Alton

9 miles with some excellent views – Start at 10:30am from the free car park at Ashover Parish Hall, on Milken Lane – Grid ref SK 351 632 – Post code S45 0BA – W3W: ///unstable.baths.expel – Road parking is also available nearby – Picnic Lunch – Walk leader Jim.

Tuesday 18th April: Baslow – Curbar Edge – Calver (Footloose Extra)

6.5 miles – Start at 10:30am from outside the village shop & post office at the junction of School Lane & Over Lane in Baslow – Grid ref. SK 256 725 – W3W: ///upward.provide.lunching – On road parking available – Picnic lunch – Stop for tea and a cake either in Calver or Baslow – Walk leader Jean R.

Sunday 23rd April: Derwent Edge via Abbey Brook

Approx. 11 miles – Start at 10.00am from Fairholmes Visitor Centre Car Park, Ladybower – Grid ref. SK 172 893 – Postcode S33 0AQ – Pay and Display £5.00 (if not gone up!) – Picnic lunch – Walk leaders Ian and Kathy.

Sunday 30th April: Hardwick Hall Loop

9 miles – Start at 10.30am  from Rowthorne Trail Car Park, Rowthorne Lane,  Mansfield – Post code: S44 5QQ (not a totally accurate destination aid) – Grid ref: SK 475 647 – W3W: ///conqueror.opponent.stereos – Picnic lunch – Walk leader Vaughan.