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Gedling Group

We are a local group of the national Ramblers organisation and we organise a range of walks to suit all abilities throughout the year. Contact Phone

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

On this linear walk we take the bus from Nottingham to Heanor Market Place and walk down to Shipley Country Park. Through Cotmanhay we find the Erewash Canal and Bennerley Viaduct. After our lunch stop we cross the Erewash Valley to Awesworth and the Great Northern Railway Path. Going under the Kimberley/Eastwood Bypass we continue on to the town of Kimberley. Here we jump aboard the bus back to Nottingham. 

Sunday, 28 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

The walk is on good paths in Shipley Country Park, the Erewash Canal towpath and the Great Northern Railway Path. There is however some street walking in Heanor, Awesworth and Kimberley. 
Lunch stop will be at Bennerley Viaduct. Please bring a packed lunch. 
Toilets are available in Nottingham City Centre, Shipley Country Park and Kimberley Sainsbury’s  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 57295 40524
Nearest postcode:
NG1 3GY
what3words:
years.palms.nerve
Start time:
10:00 am

Nottingham, Victoria Bus Station, Bay 7 & 8, 10.00am Rainbow One Bus

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 50020 44696
Nearest postcode:
NG16 2LY
what3words:
grace.dine.cheeks
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Kimberley Library, Rainbow One Bus to Nottingham.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking