Autumn & Winter Walks October 2015 to May 2016 Guided walks exploring South Derbyshire

Welcome to the autumn and winter walks programme!

This booklet includes walks of different lengths and styles -

read the information about the partners involved then

find walks to suit your own interests.

Get Active in The Forest Welcome to a new season of family friendly walks which form part of the

Get Active in The Forest Project to help you get active, stay healthy, enjoy

friendly company and beautiful countryside. In our guide you will find a walk

to suit everyone at all times of year. So get out, get active and discover

some great walks in South Derbyshire and The National Forest.

The walks last between 45 and 60 minutes and are led by trained walk leaders. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring some waterproof clothing.

For more information on any our walks please contact Debbie or Tor on 01283 563483

Environmental Education Project

Please join us for led walks on an environmental, cultural and/or heritage theme. Each walk lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours and is between 1 and 6 miles long—see individual listings. Each walk leader will have interesting anecdotes and places of interest to describe along the route. We also run wildlife events and school visits around the District. Contact us for more information.

WALK INFORMATION-ALL WALKS

There is no need to book (unless stated): just turn

up 5 minutes before the start time

Dogs are not allowed unless they are a support

for someone with a disability

South Derbyshire District Council/Get Active in

the Forest or the walk leader cannot accept

responsibility for any damage, loss or injury which

may occur during the walk, nor cancellation due

to adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Please come prepared for the weather, and

consider bringing something to drink.

Strong shoes/boots with a good grip are essential

Melbourne Footpaths

Group

The group aims to improve rights of way around Melbourne and neighbouring villages and to promote Melbourne as a ‘Walkers

are Welcome’ town– the first in Derbyshire. We very much welcome volunteers to help with this work. www.melbournefootpathsgroup.org.uk

or call 0770 8435469

Overseal Footpaths Group

Overseal Footpaths Group is dedicated to promoting and improving the rights of way

network around the village.

For more information contact the

Environmental Education Project.

For more information ring 01283 535039

or email rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk

www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation

#RoslistonEnvEd Environmental Education Project

at Rosliston Forestry Centre

Overseal Footpaths Volunteers Thursday October 8th,10.15am Castle Knob, Foxley Wood & Tunnel

Woods.

Field paths, woodland rides and country lanes. Can be muddy after rain. Much of historical interest today with the opportunity for lunch after the walk.

Meet at Toons Furniture store car park. DE11 9HQ

Grid reference SK 283178

No dogs. 3 miles, 2 stiles. Leader: Overseal Footpath Volunteers Group Dot Morson. £2 per person.

Sunday 1st November 10am

Nordic Walking taster session

Walking, only smarter! Burn up to 40% more calories during your walk! This taster session will introduce you to the basics of Nordic Walking. Led by a qualified Nordic Walking instructor.

Booking essential as places are limited. Call 01283 563483

Meet at Rosliston Forestry Centre Foyer. DE12 8JX , 2 miles 0 stiles Leader: Nordic Walking instructor Price £1.50 if using own poles, £3 if hiring poles

Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October

Wizards, Witches and Wands

Halloween Story Walks

Join us at Rosliston Forestry Centre this Halloween for an exciting interactive experience around the forest! Presented by Fancy Entertainment. Booking essential. Walks at 6pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm

At Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston DE12 8JX , Prices: £6 per person (2yrs. and under free)

Overseal Footpaths Volunteers Thursday November 12th,10.30am Walk in the Heart of The National

Forest

Circular walk. Appreciate the landscape change in The Heart of The National Forest as we visit Boothorpe, Moira and the restored Ashby Canal. Terrain is a mix of surfaced, woodland and field paths. Bring a packed lunch and drink

Meet at Overseal Car park, Woodville Road, Overseal DE12 6LU

Grid Reference SK298156

No dogs. 7 miles, 0 stiles Leader: Overseal Footpath Volunteers Group Dot Morson. £2 per person.

Thursday 26th November, 10.00am

Hartshorne to Smisby Circular

Easy walking, varied and peaceful countryside. Might be muddy by the Dams. Short stop in Smisby. Reverse of the walk in Melbourne Civic Society’s latest walks book.

Meet at car park near Bulls Head Hartshorne.

Manchester Lane. DE11 7EB

5 miles 5+stiles Leader: Melbourne Footpaths Group £2 per person.

Overseal Footpaths Volunteers

Thursday 7th January, 10.00am Grangewood & Linton Heath

via The National Forest Way.

A walk of heritage interest to visit Grangewood & recent landscape restoration. Half the route is on The National Forest Way. We return via Top Wood and the colliery cottages of Linton Heath. Terrain – field paths & woodland rides

Meet at Overseal Church DE12 6LQ

SK295154

No Dogs 7 miles 6 stiles Leader: Overseal Footpaths Volunteers Group, Dot Morson. £2 per person.

Saturday 12th December, 2pm

Mince Pie & Mulled Wine Walk

Come and be merry! Enjoy a bracing walk around the Centre, finished off with a warming drink and mince pie.

Meet at 1:45pm for a 2pm start in main foyer at Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston DE12 8JX , 2 miles 0 stiles Leader: Get Active in the Forest volunteer £3.50 per person (includes drink & mince pie).

Thursday 10th December,10am

Repton, Milton & Twyford Ferry.

Follow in the footsteps of the Danes, visit an ancient river crossing & Foremark Church where little has changed since its construction. Panoramic views over the Trent Valley too. Terrain – a mix of woodland and field paths.

Meet at Repton Cross ,Repton DE65 6FH

SK304271

No Dogs . 5 miles 8 stiles Leader: Environmental Education Project, Dot Morson. £2 per person

Sunday 3rd January, 2pm

New Years Resolution Walk

Walk off a few Christmas pounds and start the Year as you mean to go on! Join us for a Winter Walk through Calke Abbey's wonderful parkland.

Meet at 1:45pm for 2pm start in Calke Abbey main car park (In partnership with The National Trust) ,

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE

2.5 miles 0 stiles Leader: Get Active in the Forest volunteer £1

As part of the Townscape Heritage Scheme there will be extra walks &

talks around Swadlincote from January 2016 onward.

Please contact the Environmental Education Project for details.

Thursday 11th February, 1.30pm

Dimminsdale Snowdrops Walk.

A circular route to view Dimminsdale snowdrops and return through Calke Abbey estate. Terrain – good surfaced paths

Meet at Circular Car park, Calke village SK375227 At the northern end of the cul de sac above Staunton Harold Reservoir Includes opportunity for refreshments at

Calke Abbey café

No Dogs 3.5 miles 1 squeeze stile Leader: Environmental Education Project, Dot Morson. £2

Overseal Footpaths Volunteers

Thursday 3rd March, 10am

A Different Flavour of the Forest.

We begin along part of the National Forest Way and then continue to the villages of Caldwell and Linton. Return is via Top Wood. Panoramic views & spring flowers should add interest. Terrain – Woodland rides & field paths.

Meet at Honeypot Tearooms, Rosliston 10.00am for coffee & to order lunch before starting the walk at 10.30 am DE12 8HZ

SK250161

No Dogs 5 miles 1 shallow stile Leader: Overseal Footpaths Volunteers Group, Dot Morson. £2 per person.

Thursday 21st January,10.00am

King’s Newton to Weston Circular

Canal towpath, old railway track and footpaths. Easy walking in pleasant countryside. Have a drink/meal at the beginning or end of the walk at the Hardinge Arms who support the Melbourne Walkers are Welcome initiative. Short stop in Weston.

Meet at Hardinge Arms, King’s Newton, Main St

DE73 8BX

6 miles 5+stiles Leader: Melbourne Footpaths Group £2 per person.

Saturday 20th February, 2pm Winter Wonderland Walk,

at Rosliston Forestry Centre

Enjoy a brisk walk around Rosliston Forestry Centre, and take in the beautiful scenery on display on a winter’s day. Afterwards, warm up with a hot chocolate in the Bulls Head pub in Rosliston village.

Meet at 1:45am for a 2pm start in main foyer at Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston DE12 8JX 2 miles 0 stiles £2.50 per person (includes hot chocolate)

Wednesday 16th March 10.30am

Teddy Walk at Maurice Lea Park

Your little ones will love this Teddy walk. Follow Bertie Bear on his adventures around Maurice Lea Park at Swadlincote. This guided walk takes you through the park, whilst reading the story of Bertie Bear on his trail.

Meet at Sharpe's Pottery Museum Play Area, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG 10.15am for 10.30am start

2 miles 0 stiles Leader: Get Active in the Forest volunteer Free

Thursday 17th March,2.00pm A Ramble around Melbourne, Wilson

and King’s Newton

Easy rambling along familiar paths and the odd unfamiliar one!

Meet in Melbourne Town Centre, opposite the Chip and Pin Micropub, High Street. (old Midland Bank) DE73 8GJ Park behind the Lamb or the Assembly Rooms. Have a drink in the Chip and Pin at the end - they support the

Melbourne Walkers are Welcome initiative.

5 miles 5+stiles Leader: Melbourne Footpaths Group £2 per person.

Wednesday 13th April, 9.45 for 10.00am

Woodland Spring Walk

A walk around the site to enjoy the arrival of Spring at Rosliston. It will take in some of the new features created by the recent thinning and will include talks about more ideas for the future of the site.

Meet in the foyer of Rosliston Forestry Centre

No stiles Leader: Forestry Commission representative Free

Sunday 17th April, 9.45 for10.00am

Woodland Spring Walk

A walk around the site to enjoy the arrival of Spring at Rosliston. It will take in some of the new features created by the recent thinning and will include talks about more ideas for the future of the site.

Meet in the foyer of Rosliston Forestry Centre

No stiles Leader: Forestry Commission representative Free

Saturday 23rd April,1pm

Walk and Warm

Join us on a walk around Rosliston Forestry Centre, stopping off for a warming bowl of soup in the Bull's Head in Rosliston village afterwards

Meet at Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton road,

Rosliston, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

Meet at 12:45pm for 1pm start.

2miles 0 stiles Leader: Get Active in the Forest volunteer £3.50 per person (includes soup)

For other environmental and outdoor events at Rosliston Forestry

Centre, across The National Forest and beyond go to:

www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk

www.south-derbys.gov.uk

www.nationalforest.org

www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival.org.uk

www.healthiersouthderbyshire.org

For a different type of exercise,

come and help in the wildlife/herb gardens

at Rosliston Forestry Centre DE12 8JX

on Monday afternoons:

2-4pm Winter 2:30-4:30 Summer

Ring 01283 535039

or email Rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk

for more information

If you require this information in large print or in

another language please phone:01283 595795 or

email: customer.services@south-derbys.gov.uk

Environmental Education Project & Get Active in the Forest Working across South Derbyshire and The National Forest