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Rushcliffe Group

We are the Rushcliffe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 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

We hope you can join us on this varied walk in the Upper Derwent Valley. We start with a long steady climb thro forest to a broad ridge with great views and onwards to the craggy landscape created by a landslip known as Alport Castles. We then follow tracks back through the forest to the car park.

If you would like to join this walk please contact the Leader using the email link. 

Sunday, 17 August 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch.

Toilets available at start and finish.

Please car share if possible as the car park is v busy. £7 coins or card payment. 

It is approx 1 hour 30mins drive from West Bridgford. 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 18137 88873
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Fairholmes Car Park, Upper Derwent Visitor Centre (near Ladybower reservoir). Meet by info centre and shop.

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 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