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Leicester & District Group

We are the Leicester & District Ramblers - For Footpaths, Fitness and Friendship. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

Derby City North Circular walk. (circular) - A circular walk around the outskirts of the north of Derby City. Meet at 8.30am At Leicester Station for 8.40 train to Derby. The walk will start from Derby Station. We pass through several parks and return via the Derwent Valley. Route: Train to Derby Train Station - past Cathedral - via University area - Bonnie Prince Charlie Walk - Markeaton Park - nr Quardon - Big Wood - Allestree Park - River Derwent Heritage Trail - Darley Abbey Remains - Darley Abbey Park - Riverside path back to Station.

Friday, 8 November 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

All details are subject to change. All times here are provisional and will be confirmed nearer the date of the walk. Booking is essential. Tickets: Anytime Day Return advised.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 59297 04076
Nearest postcode:
LE2 0QB
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Leicester Railway Station, London Road, LE2 0QB

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 36170 35552
Nearest postcode:
DE1 2RU
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Start time:
9:15 am

Derby Railway Station, Railway Terrace, DE1 2RU

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