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Vale of Belvoir Group

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Overview

Tucked in between the industrial areas of Derby and the Erewash Valley this undulating and varied route takes in three interesting and picturesque villages, and gives far-reaching views all round.  Good tracks but some long grass in places.

Sunday, 18 June 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Technical
Distance:
14.6km / 9.1mi
Ascent:
220m / 722ft
Type:
circular

Picnic

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 44300 38401
Nearest postcode:
DE7 4PJ
what3words:
baker.putter.trousers
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet: Layby near Dale Abbey. From the south or east take the M1 or A52 to Junction 25 roundabout below the A52; take the exit signed Risley and Sandiacre; cross a set of traffic lights then bend sharp right; take the first left signed Dale Abbey; continue for 3km, passing two sharp right turns; at the bottom of a hill park in the large unpaved layby on the left opposite the right turn to Stanton-by-Dale

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