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

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Overview

This is a figure of eight walk that starts at the Car Park near St Chad's Water. It is a walk of around 6 miles with very little ascent or descent. The walk will begin at the same time and place as the short walk scheduled on the same day. The short walkers will leave to return to the start at the cross over point. 

Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
35m / 115ft
Type:
circular

The walk starts at the local nature reserve of St Chad's water, it goes along the Mid-Shire way before following the River Derwent to reach the start of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. It then returns to the start via Shardlow.  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 44836 31856
Nearest postcode:
DE72 3QH
what3words:
spirit.windpipe.slouched
Start time:
10:15 am

The free car park is situated opposite St Chad's Church on Wilne Road.

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