Willington Nature reserve, with lunch at The Dragon

Notts Derby Walking Group

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Overview

Join the group for a short circular walk through Willington Nature Reserve, followed by lunch at The Dragon. We might even see beaver activity (or evidence thereof)!

Saturday, 9 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 7.7km / 4.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://ndwg.org.uk/walks/

No booking is required for the walk, but please email socials@ndwg.org.uk if you would like to join the pub lunch. Ten places are available for the meal and bookings will close on August 1st at 7pm.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 29506 28608
Nearest postcode:: DE65 6BP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Willington Station Car Park

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