Walks Programme
1st December 2009 - 30th April 2010

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Wednesday 2nd December
Walk One: BRASSINGTON AREA. SK233546.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at picnic site on the edge of Brassington. From Wirksworth on B5035, past Carsington to next road on right to Brassington. Straight through village and as you go up the hill take minor road on the right.
8 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub Stop.
Peter J. Tel 0115 9763228.
Walk Two: NORMANTON AND CLIPSTON WOODS. SK624327.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at the roadside opposite The Plough Inn, Normanton on the Wolds. Follow A606 towards Melton. Pass Plumtree/Cotgrave cross road and lights. Next left to village end.
5 miles Easy/Moderate. Pub with meal at end.
Brian S. Mob 07963 048017.

Sunday 6th December
ASHBOURNE. SK180467.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Ashbourne Market Place. Take A52 to Ashbourne.
10+ miles. Moderate. Pub Stop.
Brian P. Mob 07999 978638.

Wednesday 9th December
ECKINGTON, DERBYSHIRE. SK402804.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Picnic Area car park at Ford. Go to M1 junction 30. Take A6135 to Eckington. Turn left B6052. Bear right B6056. Turn right, Ford Lane through Bramley. Over bridge. Car park on lane after Bridge Inn.
6.5 miles. Easy/Moderate. Pub Stop.
Tony B. Mob 07767 464153.

Saturday 12th December
CLIFTON VILLAGE TO WILFORD. SK546346.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 on Clifton Green near the Dove Cote. From Clifton Bridge take A453 past college on right then take right turn onto green (take care, bad turn due to central reservation).
5 miles. Easy. Pub Stop.
Brian S. Mob 07963 048017.

Sunday 13th December
COACH - CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTH / BASLOW.
A WALK 8 miles. Colin W.
B WALK 5 miles. Brian S.
Or Day at Chatsworth for non Walkers. Various activities in the Park and House.
Coach starts from Beeston at 8.18am.
Contact Colin W. 0115 9812700 to reserve a seat.

Wednesday 16th December
CHRISTMAS WALK AND MEAL AT RISLEY. SK458356.
Meet 10.15 for 10.30 at Risley Park Pub (Blue Ball) rear car park. Take A52 to junction 25. Under A52 turn left past Hotels to lights. Turn left B5010. Pub on left after 1 mile, on bend.
5 miles. Easy/Moderate.
Meal and sing song in Restaurant. Meal (where possible), must be booked by week before. Anyone who just wants to have the meal get to the pub at 1.30pm.
Booking meal and walk leader, Brian S. Mob 07963 048017.

Sunday 20th December
LINACRE CIRCULAR. SK337725.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Linacre Reservoir car park. From Chesterfield take B6051. At junction with B6050 turn left. Car park turn after Cutthorpe.
10 miles Moderate. Pub Stop.
Ruth P. Mob 07977 939530.

Wednesday 23rd December
WEST LEAKE WOODS & HILLS. SK524263.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at The Star Inn Melton Lane, West Leake.
5 + 2 miles (Figure of 8). Easy. Pub Stop.
Ken and Josie G. Mob 07837 713728.

Sunday 27th December
KIMBERLEY AREA. SK502448.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Kimberley War Memorial. From Nuthall Island take B600 road to Kimberley.
9 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub Stop.
Dennis S. Tel 0115 849 5540.

Wednesday 30th December
DALE, OCKBROOK & STANTON AREA. SK435388.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Carpenters Arms, Dale. From Ilkeston take A6009 Spondon road turning left for Dale.
5 or 7 miles (figure of 8 walk). Easy/Mod. Pub stop at Dale.
Brian S. Mob 07963 048017.

Saturday 2nd January
BESTWOOD PARK. SK571462 Explorer 260.
Meet 10.15 for 10.30 at Bestwood Park car park. From Ring Road at Valley Road take A60 to Daybrook. Turn left at traffic lights on B6004. Right at next traffic lights then take next right to Bestwood park. Take right turn then car park on right.
4 miles Easy/Mod. Pub stop at the end. Brian S. (Mob. 07963 048 017).

Sunday 3rd January
BASLOW & THREE EDGES. SK258722. OL24.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Baslow Car Park. M1 to junction 29. A617 to Chesterfield. A619 to Baslow. Small charge for car park.
9 miles. Moderate. Pub stop. Colin P. (Mob. 07970 138548).

Wednesday 6th January
COSSALL. SK477435. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Newtons Lane car park. From Nuthall island take A610 towards Eastwood. Turn left A6096 for ¼ mile then left into Awsworth. At Gardeners Pub turn right to car park.
8 miles. Easy. Pub stop. Albert D. (Tel 0115 930 7913).

Sunday 10th January
COACH & MEAL - DOVE DALE, TISSINGTON AND FENNY BENTLEY AREA.
A WALK 7 miles. Colin W.
B WALK 5 miles. Brian S.
Dinner at the Coach & Horses at Fenny Bentley. Cost £20 for the Coach and 3 Course Dinner.
Coach starts from Eastwood at 08.15.
Contact Colin W. 0115 9812700 to reserve a seat.

Wednesday 13th January
BELTON – DISEWORTH. SK447208. Explorer 245.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Belton Church. M1 junction 24. A6 through Kegworth to Zouch. Turn right at traffic lights on B5324 to Belton.
7 miles Easy. Pub stop. Reg L. (Tel 01773 714756)

Sunday 17th January
BELPER AREA. SK346481. Explorer 259.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 in Belper Mill car park. A6 to Belper, left turn immediately past A517 junction. Car park by mill.
10 miles. Moderate. Pub stop. Ruth P. (Mob. 07977 939530).

Wednesday 20th January
CROMFORD. SK299570. OL 24.
Meet 10.00 for10.15 at Cromford Mill car park. Take A6 to Cromford. Turn right at traffic lights. Car park on left or park in sports field on right.
8 miles Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Peter J. (Tel 0115 9763228).
RUFFORD, EDWINSTOWE. SK646644. Explorer 270.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Rufford Park Car Park. A614 towards Ollerton. Rufford Park on the right approx 1 mile before Ollerton.
6 miles. Easy. Pub stop. Norman L. (Mob. 07749 063066).

Sunday 24th January
CARSINGTON, BONSALL. SK250529. OL 24.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Car Park on the right just after the turn off to Carsington. From Ashbourne take B3035 towards Wirksworth, passing Visitor Centre turn off, for approx 1 mile.
11.5 miles Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Peter W. (Tel. 0115 8541957).

Wednesday 27th January
DOVERIDGE TO MARSTON. SK115341. Explorer259.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at roadside near Doveridge Church. M1 to junction 24. Right on A50. After Sudbury (at A515 Jcn) bear left on minor road to Doveridge.
8 miles Easy. Pub stop. Brian C. (Mob. 0796 7288 716).
BOTTESFORD AND GRANTHAM CANAL. SK806392. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 near Bottesford War Memorial. A52 towards Grantham. Turn left to Bottesford. Roadside parking near church.
5 miles. Easy. Carvery (£3.59)/ drink at Muston at end. Tony B. (Mob. 07767 464 153).

Sunday 31st January
THE DERWENT VALLEY. SK256656. OL 24.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at roadside on School Lane just beyond bridge in Rowsley. Take A6 from Matlock to Rowsley. Turn left after pub into School Lane.
9.5 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Martin B. (Tel. 0115 277 320).

Wednesday 3rd February
MARKEATON PARK AND MACKWORTH. SK333380. Explorer 259.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Mundy Play Centre (Pay and Display) car park. From Derby take A52 towards Ashbourne crossing A38 Island. After ¾ mile turn right to Crematorium then 1 mile to car park.
6 miles Easy. Pub stop short drive at the end. John S. (Tel. 0115 929 8458).

Sunday 7th February
MONSAL DALE – SHELDON. SK185715. OL24.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Monsal Head. A6 to Bakewell, Ashford in the Water. Turn right B6465 to Monsal Head.
10 miles. Moderate. Pub stop. Brian P. (Mob. 0799 997 8638).

Wednesday 10th February
DARLEY DALE. SK262643. OL24.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Peak Railway Car Park. Take A6 from Matlock to Rowsley. After about 4 miles turn left to signposted railway car park.
7.5 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Derek S. (Mob. 07987 036990).

Sunday 14th February
COACH - FOXTON LOCKS.
A WALK 9.5 miles Debbie K.
B WALK 7.5 miles Brian S.

Valentine’s Day Walk. Pickup starts from Eastwood at 08.15.
Contact Colin W. 0115 9812700 to reserve a seat.

Wednesday 17th February
STAUNTON HAROLD TO INGLEBY. SK378245. Explorer 245.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Staunton Harold Visitor Centre (Near Melbourne and Tower). From A50 junction 3 take A5132 towards Swarkstone, A514 Stanton By Bridge. B587 round Melbourne then Left And Right. Follow signs. Parking £2.50.
8.5 miles Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Barry & Barbara C. (Mob. 07876 163 756).
BEESTON CANAL AND RIVER TRENT. SK536356. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Boat and Horses Pub, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands. From Beeston centre follow railway signs down Station Road. Over bridge, 4th right then left down Trent Road.
5 miles. Easy. Pub stop at end. Ken & Josie G. (Mob. 0783 7713 728).

Sunday 21st February
THORPE AND PARWICH. SK166503. OL24
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Thorpe Free Car Park.( opposite Fox Pub) A52 to Ashbourne. A515 towards Buxton. Turn left to Thorpe.
9 miles Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Peter W. (Tel. 0115 8541957).

Wednesday 24th February
OGSTON RESERVOIR AND ASHOVER. SK376610. Explorer 269.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Ogston Reservoir Car Park. M1 junction 28. A38 to Alfreton. A61 to Stretton. Left B6036 then B6014. Car Park on left.
7 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Tony B. (Mob. 07767 464153).

Friday 26th February
SQUARE DANCE
New Venture Club, Beeston. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Costs £7.00 including buffet. Book via Sue C. (Tel. 01332 873090).

Saturday 27th February
EAST BRIDGFORD AND NEWTON. SK694429. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.15 for 10.30 at East Bridgford car park on the right on Main Street. A52 towards Grantham. A46 Newark Road then A6097 to East Bridgford on right. At church turn right into Main Road.
3.5 miles Easy. Pub at end. Elizabeth D. (Tel. 0115 9225102).

Sunday 28th February
CARSINGTON TO TURNDITCH. SK248499. Explorer 259.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Lower Car Park Carsington Water. A6 from Derby to Belper turning left B5023 at cross roads. Turn left on A517 to Hulland Ward. Bear first right Dog Lane, right at cross roads, bear left to car park.
10.5 miles. Moderate. Pub stop. Brian C. (Mob. 0796 7288 716).
WATNALL – MOORGREEN. SK503456. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at car park opposite the Royal Oak at Watnall. Take B600 from Nuthall Island.
8 miles. Easy. Pub stop. Dennis S. (Tel. 0115 8495540).

Wednesday 3rd March
AROUND DUFFIELD. SK346434. Explorer 259.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Eyes Meadow Car Park near Duffield Church. Take A6 Derby to Duffield. After traffic lights take first right signed Little Eaton. Over Railway bridge then right to car park.
7.5 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Jean & Denis E. (Mob. 07532 287341).
FISKERTON AND ROLLESTON. SK727514. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at The Full Moon, Morton. From Southwell take A612 towards Upton. Turn right to Fiskerton, over crossing, then right to Morton.
5 miles. Easy. Pub with meal or drink at the end. Brian S. (Tel. 0115 925 4066).

Sunday 7th March
CROMFORD MOOR. SK301571. OL 24.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Cromford Wharf car park. A610 to Ambergate, A6 to Cromford. At traffic lights turn right to Cromford Wharf. Car park on right.
10 miles. Moderate. Colin P. (Mob 07970 138548).

Wednesday 10th March
TOTON TO STANTON BY DALE. SK345495. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Greenwood Community Centre Chester Green Toton. A52 Bardills Island. Turn south on B6003. At traffic lights turn right into Banks Road. Take 2nd left to Chester Green.
9 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Barry & Barbara C. (Mob. 07876 163 756).
BRAMCOTE HILLS TO STANTON BY DALE. SK500380. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Bramcote Hills Car Park (Hemlock Stone). Bramcote Island. Right B6007. Car Park on right before island.
6/7 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub stop with Walk One. Brian S. (Mob. 07963 048 017).

Sunday 14th March
COACH - UPPER & LOWER BRADFORD AREA. (TOWARDS HATHERSAGE).
A WALK 11 miles. Colin W.
B WALK 8 miles. Brian S.

Starts from Beeston at 08.15
Contact Colin W. 0115 9812700 to reserve a seat.

Wednesday 17th March
THORPE TO KNIVETON. SK505164. OL 24.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Thorpe Car Park.( opposite Fox Pub) A52 to Ashbourne. A515 towards Buxton. Turn left to Thorpe.
8 miles. Easy/ Moderate. Pub stop. Jeff & Cath G. (Tel. 01623 723 387).

Sunday 21st March
BAKEWELL, CHATSWORTH AND WYE. SK220685. OL24
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Smiths Island Long Stay Car Park. Bakewell. A6 Matlock to Bakewell. Turn right at island. Over Bridge then right to car park.
10 miles. Moderate. Pub stop. Debbie K. (Mob. 07817 755 461).
BRINSLEY/BAGTHORPE. SK465485. Explorer 260.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Brinsley Stocks Car Park. Take A608 from Eastwood towards Underwood. Car Park on the right just before bend and Brinsley Lodge.
8 miles. Easy. Pub stop (Dixies). Dennis S. (Tel. 0115 849 5540).

Wednesday 24th March
BELTON TO LONG WHATTON. SK447208. Explorer 246.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15. at Belton Church. M1 junction 24. A6 through Kegworth to Zouch. Turn right at traffic lights on B5324 to Belton.
7.5 miles. Easy. Pub stop. Reg L. (Tel. 01773 714756).

Sunday 28th March
WATERHOUSES. SK086501. OL24.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Waterhouses Car Park. A523 Ashbourne to Leek road. At Waterhouses turn left at Pub. Car Park on left.
9.5 miles. Moderate. Pub stop. Brian C. (Mob. 07967 288716).

Wednesday 31st March
EARL STERNDALE – DOWEL DALE. SK090670. OL 24.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Earl Sterndale Village. A515 towards Buxton. 3 miles after Newhaven turn left at Earl Sterndale/ Crowdecote sign. After 2 miles turn right at crossroads.
6 miles plus 2 miles (Packhouse Hill) subject to weather. Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Ken & Josie G. (Mob. 07837 713 728).

Sunday 4th April
IDLE WAY. SK692851. Explorer 271.
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Lound Low Road, Sutton cum Lound. A614 Ollerton road to A1. Turn right on A1 then left onto B6420. Cross A620 then A638. Turn right in Sutton Village following Lound Low Road. Where road turns sharp left keep straight ahead on unmetalled road, signed Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve.
10.5 miles. Easy. Pub stop. Martin B. (Tel. 0115 9277 320).

Wednesday 7th April
EAST STOKE AND ELSTON. SK751497. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at roadside on Church Lane, East Stoke. Take A52 From Nottingham to Saxondale Island, Bingham. Take A46 Newark road. Turn left after sign for East Stoke.
8 miles. Easy. Pub stop. Jeff & Cath G. (Tel. 01623 723 387).

Sunday 11th April
COACH - DRONFIELD ROUND
A WALK 12 miles. Brian P.
B WALK 8/9 miles. Derek S.

Coach starts from Beeston at 08.15.
Contact Colin W. 0115 9812700 to reserve a seat.

Wednesday 14th April
LATHKILL DALE. SK194645. OL 24.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Moor Lane Car Park above Youlgrave. A6 towards Bakewell. Turn left to Youlgreave. Turn right at circular building, up Moor Lane. Car Park and free roadside parking at the top near junction.
7 miles. Moderate. Pub stop. Norman L. (Tel. 0115 9397 942).

Saturday 17th April
DALE AND LOCO PARK. SK435388. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Carpenters Arms, Dale. From Ilkeston take A6009 Spondon road turning left for Dale.
5 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub at end. Brian S. (Mob. 07963 048017).

Sunday 18th April
WEST HALLAM & MAPPERLEY. SK425415. Explorer 260.
Meet 10.15 for 10.30 at Station Road lay-by, West Hallam. From Ilkeston take Derby Road A609, at West Hallam Common turn left onto Station Road. Lay-by is down past pub, on right-hand side.
7.5 miles. Easy. Pub stop. Martin L. (Tel. 01159724865).

Wednesday 21st April
COACH - CANNOCK CHASE TO LITCHFIELD.
A WALK 9 miles. Brian P.
B WALK 7 miles. Phil N.

Pickup starts from Eastwood at 08.15. Bookings via Barbara C. (Tel 0115 9197313).

Sunday 25th April
STANAGE EDGE AND HIGGER TOR. SK231815. OL1
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Hathersage Car Park (by swimming pool). M1 to junction 29. A617 to Chesterfield. A619 to Baslow and Calver. Turn right A625 then B6001 to Hathersage.
10 miles Moderate. Pub stop (Hathersage). Sue P. (Mob. 0790 500 5634).

Wednesday 28th April
DETHICK AND TANSLEY. SK315561. Explorer 269 & OL 24.
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at High Peak Junction Car Park, Lee Bridge. A6 to Cromford. Turn right at lights. Carry on over bridge. Car park approx 1 mile on right.
8 miles Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Denis & Jean E. (Tel. 0115 8778347. Mob. 07532 287 341).
LEE, HOLLOWAY AND DETHICK. SK315561. Explorer 269 and OL 24
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at High Peak Junction Car Park, Lee Bridge. A6 to Cromford. Turn right at lights. Carry on over bridge. Car park approx 1 mile on right.
5/6 miles. Easy/Mod. Pub stop. Ken & Josie G. (Mob. 0783 7713 728).

Sunday 2nd May
MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY - SKIPTON. Book your own accommodation and let Debbie (Tel. 0115 9722 499) or Janet (Tel.0115 9722 499) know you're going. Walks Programme to be arranged.

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