Walks – October 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 5th October: Whatstandwell – Crich Stand – Lea – Holloway

9.5 miles – Start at 10:15am from the pay & display car park at Whatstandwell station – Grid ref. SK 333 541 – Post code: DE4 5EE – W3W: ///grief.happier.unfilled – The walk will be passing the free car park where the B5035 crosses the canal about 10 min. later, if you can find a space – Picnic lunch with a café stop near the end of the walk at Holloway or Whatstandwell – Walk leader Ashley.

Note: a train from Nottingham via Derby arrives at 10:20. If you do want to travel to the walk by train, please contact Ashley beforehand so that he knows to wait for you.

Sunday 12th October: Cromford – Riber – Tansley – Lea Bridge

8.5 to 9 miles – Start at 10.30am on the roadside outside St Mary’s Church, Mill Road, Cromford – Grid ref. SK 299 571 – Post code DE4 3RQ – W3W: ///span.fencing.raven
– A choice of nearby car parks (Pay & display) – The station car park is the cheapest at £1.50 – Picnic lunch – A choice of cafés at the end of the walk – Walk leader Jackie.

Note: a train from Nottingham via Derby arrives at 10:25. If you do want to travel to the walk by train, please contact Jackie beforehand to arrange a rendezvous point.

Sunday 19th October: Shipley – Visitor Centre – Whiteleys Plantation – The Bungalow – Mapperley Reservoir – Derby Lodge

8 miles – Start at 10:30am from Pit Lane in Shipley – Off the A6007 between Ilkeston and Heanor – On street parking – Grid ref. SK 44913 44565 – Post code DE75 7JL – W3W: ///Gallons.Smooth.Crisp – Picnic lunch at Mapperley Reservoir (toilets available) – There is a garden centre with a café just around the corner from Pit lane – Walk leader Steve C.

Tuesday 21st October: Allestree Park – Markeaton – Quarndon (Footloose Extra)

8.5 miles (7 mile option) – Start at 10:30am from Burley Hill car park (free) in Allestree Park – Turn off the A6 between Allestree and Duffield – Car park is up a drive at the top of the hill – Grid ref. SK 348 407 – Post code DE22 2EU – W3W: ///nets.rooms.played – Lunch at Markeaton Park (picnic tables, café, toilets, craft centre) – Walk through countryside on the edge of Derby – Experience the rewilding of Allestree Park – Tea & cakes available afterwards at The Little Shed – Click here for directions – Walk leader John.

For the 7 mile option, park in Woodlands Road car park (free) on the west side of Allestree Park – Meet the group at around 10:45am – Grid ref. SK 341 404 – W3W: ///career.unfair.stiff

Sunday 26th October: Monsal Trail – Cressbrook Dale – Longstone Moor – Little Longstone

8.6 miles – Start at 10:00am GMT (Clocks go back) from outside Hobbs Café in the area at the top of Monsal Head – Grid ref SK 185 716 – Post code DE45 1NL – W3W: ///woven.huts.unite – Some on road parking, otherwise pay & display – Picnic lunch – Walk leader Jim.