Walks – July 2025

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 6th July : Brassington – Harboro Rocks – Hoe Grange Quarry – Rainster Rocks

7.5 miles – Start at 10:30am from Wirksworth Dale car park, Brassington (free) – Grid ref. SK  234 547 – W3W: ///bounding.clearcut.recruited – Wirksworth Dale is on the east side of the main road (Dale End) at the north end of the village – Leisurely picnic lunch at Hoe Grange Quarry with enough time to enjoy the toilets, a free ice cream and as many butterflies as the sun can entice into the open on this Open Day – Walk leader Paul G.  

Sunday 13th July : Walk Postponed

Walk postponed until 20th July due to illness.

Tuesday 15th July : Lowdham – Epperstone (Footloose Extra)

7.5 miles – Start at 10.30am from Lowdham Village Hall car park (free) – Post code NG14 7BD – W3W: ///towel.lookout.fall – Additional on street parking in village – Picnic lunch – Invitation for tea/coffee/cake at Sue and Ken’s home in Lowdham at the end of the walk – Please let Sue know if you intend to come back for tea, so she can make sure there is enough cups/cake! – Walk leader Sue K.

Sunday 20th July : Sheldon – Monsal Head – Deepdale – Magpie Mine

9.5 miles – Start at 10:15am from outside the Cock and Pullet pub in Sheldon – W3W: ///fountain.tidal.duck – Free on-road parking in the village – Picnic lunch – Walk leader Jean R.

Sunday 27th July : Staunton Harold Reservoir – Calke Abbey – Foremark Reservoir – Robin Wood

9.5 miles – Start at 10:30am from the car park at Staunton Harold Reservoir, Calke Road, Melbourne – Post code DE73 8DL – Grid ref. SK 376244 – W3W: ///link.upsetting.aware – Car park £6, free to NT members – Café opens at 10.00 – Picnic lunch with refreshments available at Foremark Reservoir Café – Walk leader Sue R.