Derbyshire Dales Walking for Health Guide January to March Improve Your Health Explore The Dales Enjoy The Company Get Active

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1 Improve Your Health Explore The Dales Enjoy The Company Get Active Derbyshire Dales Walking for Health Guide January to March 2018 A programme of led walks across the Derbyshire Dales, supporting local communities to maintain active lifestyles and improve the health and wellbeing of local people. 1

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3 Hello and Happy New Year! A big welcome to the Derbyshire Dales Walking for Health Guide with plenty of opportunities to make and keep those new resolutions Entry Level Walk: Up to 30 minutes Suitable for people who have not walked much before, are working to be more active, or are returning from injury or illness. The walks are on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces with no stiles. Very Easy Walk: minutes Suitable for people looking for gentle exercise, to lose weight and have a more active lifestyle. Routes are chosen to ensure the walks are on good surfaces and designed to increase your heart rate. Easy Walk: minutes The walks will suit walkers who would like to go that bit further. Walks may include stiles and slight uphill and downhill on rougher terrain. 3 Moderate and Long Progression Walks: / minutes Longer, more challenging walks which are likely to include stiles, uphill and downhill walking on rougher terrain. The table below sets out the regular weekly walks around the district. If walking from a Leisure Centre, the route is chosen on the day. Every Monday Every Wednesday Every Thursday 2.00pm Wirksworth Leisure Centre mins 9.45am Wirksworth Leisure Centre mins around the Wirksworth area Bandstand in Hall Leys Park, Matlock mins Up to 30 mins 12.30pm Matlock Town Hall 30min brisk lunchtime walk Every Tuesday min walks around the Matlock area 10.15am Bakewell Because I Like It café, Water Street Very Easy mins minutes around the Matlock area 10.30am Ashbourne Leisure Centre. Long walk, mins around the Ashbourne area Every Friday 9.45am Bakewell Pool Easy, mins 2.00pm 60 mins Kickstart Walk Derbyshire FMH, Unit 7, Lime Tree Business Park, Matlock mins 12.30pm Matlock Town Hall 30min brisk lunchtime walk Around the Bakewell area mins Ashbourne Leisure Centre min walks around the Ashbourne area

4 Matlock Tuesday Easy Walks, duration minutes Date Start Location 2/1/18 Winster car park at the top of West Bank 9/1/18 High Peak Junction Car Park, (Lea Bridge) 1.40 to park for 2 hours 16/1/18 Cross Green by Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Darley 23/1/18 Butterly Top (park in lay-by past Scotland Nurseries on B6014) 30/1/18 Rowsley Peak Village Walkers Car Park 6/2/18 Bonsall, Fountain Café, parking opposite 13/2/18 Ashover Village Hall 20/2/18 Highfields School, Lumsdale 27/2/18 Cromford Meadows, park in approach to Rugby ground ( 1.20 to park) 6/3/18 Birchover Quarry on main road from Birchover to Stanton in Peak 13/3/18 The Whitworth Centre Car Park, A6, Darley Dale 20/3/18 Black Rocks Lower car park ( 1.40 for two hours) 27/3/18 Tansley, Alders Lane, T junction with Carr Lane/Cunnery Lane 4 Matlock Wednesday Easy Walks, duration minutes at a slower than the Matlock Tuesday walks pace Date Start Location 3/1/18 Ashover Village Hall 10/1/18 Whitworth Centre Car Park, A6 17/1/18 Winster car park at the top of West Bank 24/1/18 Tansley, Alders Lane, T junction wirth Carr Lane/Cunnery Lane 31/1/18 Black Rocks Lower Car Park ( 1.40 for two hours parking) 7/2/18 Darley Bridge Cricket Club car park 14/2/18 Birchover Quarry on main road from Birchover to Stanton in Peak 21/2/18 Highfields School, Lumsdale 28/2/18 Riber Village, near Riber Hall 7/3/18 Starkholmes by the Village Hall 14/3/18 Cross Green by the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wensley 21/3/18 Rowsley Get together walks. Meet at 10:15 for 10:30 start Matlock Thursday Entry and Very Easy Weekly Walks Meet at the Bandstand in Hall Leys Park Up to 30 minutes walking on level ground or very gentle slopes minutes Here are two walks at the same time around the park and central Matlock area. We also share cars and walk further afield on good surfaces.

5 Whitworth Park, Darley Dale - Wellbeing Nordic Walking Fridays 11.00am Meet outside the Whitworth Centre Café, park in the free Whitworth Centre Car Park off the A6. A Wellbeing session is for walkers with medical conditions, mobility issues and those recovering from injury. Nordic Walking poles are freely available during the sessions and can be booked out at other times. Contact Phil Bakewell Thursday Progression Walks, duration minutes Date Start Location 4/1/18 Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell Park in Pay & Display car park 11/1/18 Monsal Head - Park on the road to Little Longstone 18/1/18 Alport Park in the layby on main road 25/1/18 Rowsley Park in rear car park at Peak Village 1/2/18 Great Longstone Park in the village main street 8/2/18 Carlton Lees Park in pay and display car park 15/2/18 Ashford in the Water Park by the old footbridge 22/2/18 Edensor Park next to the Church 1/3/18 Rowsley Park in rear car park at Peak Village 8/3/18 Alport Park in the layby on main road 15/3/18 Calver Park by the Church 22/3/18 Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell Park in Pay & Display car park 29/3/18 Foolow Park next to village green Bakewell Friday Very Easy and Easy Weekly Walks Meeting at Because I Like It café, Water Street near Bakewell Pool 10.15am for a 10.30am start, Very Easy walk, minutes Suitable for people looking for gentle exercise, to lose a bit of weight and get a more active lifestyle. Routes are chosen to ensure the walks are on good surfaces. Meeting at Bakewell Pool 9.45am, Easy walk, minutes These walks suit people who would like to go a little bit further. Please bring your gold card as we often take the bus out of Bakewell and walk back. 5

6 Ashbourne Weekly Walks Wednesdays 10.30am, Long walks: minutes Meet at Ashbourne Leisure Centre and share cars to go on the best walks in the southern Dales and beyond. Fridays, Moderate Walks: minutes Meet at Ashbourne Leisure Centre. We sometimes walk from the Leisure Centre and sometimes car share to a starting point within a 10 minute drive from the Leisure Centre. Tideswell Wednesday Moderate Progression Walks, 9.45am Tideswell walks usually (except January) meet on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month at Fountain Square, adjacent to the public toilets. We also share cars to walk further afield. Moderate minute walks around Tideswell and the surrounding area. More challenging walks which are likely to include stiles, uphill and downhill walking on rougher terrain. Jan Feb March Wednesdays 9.45am no Youlgrave Tuesday Easy Walk, minutes, 10.30am Meet at Coldwell End Car Park in the village for an easy walk around Youlgrave area, Birchover and Stanton in Peak. Walking on the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of the month. We also share cars to walk further afield. Jan Feb March Wirksworth Weekly Walks Meet at Wirksworth Leisure Centre Reception Mondays 2.00pm Very Easy Walks (30 75 minutes) 6 Easy Walks (60 90 minutes) A choice of 2 walks a very easy walk or a slightly longer easy walk you choose depending on how you feel on the day. Meet at Wirksworth Leisure Centre Reception - Wednesdays 9.45am Moderate Progression Walk ( minutes) We share cars to walk further afield from different starting places.

7 The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health Matlock Fridays 2.00pm Weekly We usually meet at the DFMH Base at Unit 7, Lime Tree Business Park, Lime Tree Road, Matlock DE4 3EJ at 1.45 for a 2.00pm start for local Easy walks for minutes with a friendly group. Sometimes we meet up further afield for a different walk please ring Becky on for details The Farming Life Centre Thursday Walks 1.15pm A gentle monthly afternoon walk, on Thursdays. Meet at 1.15pm for a pm walk, with the opportunity for refreshments and a good chat afterwards! Our walks are short and Easy on good surfaces but may involve some stiles or ascents/descents over a short distance. In the event of extreme weather conditions, please contact Pauline beforehand on to confirm the walk is going ahead. 22 February 2018 Rowsley, approx. 2 miles Meet and park in the free car park at Cauldwell s Mill. The walk follows a hidden footpath besides the Derwent river with the chance of seeing a kingfisher if we are lucky. Cakes etc at the Cauldwell s Mill café and a chance to browse the craft shops. 22 March 2018 Chelmorton approx. 2 miles Street parking in the middle of the village somewhere near Primitive Hall. This walk takes in aspects of this pretty ribbon village and some of the surrounding farmland, good paths under foot. We will take refreshments at the Brierlow Bar Café and Bookstore. Contact Mary at The Farming Life Centre, Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH Tel info@thefarminglifecentre.org.uk Roll and Stroll Monday 5 March 11.00am Hassop Station on the Monsal Trail Come and join us at Hassop Station café setting out along the Monsal Trail for a lovely walk. Roll and Stroll walks are fully accessible, wheelchair friendly and led by qualified walk leaders. Disabled parking, cafes and refreshments, picnic areas and accessible toilets are always available. If you need someone to support you, please don t come on your own as unfortunately we can t offer any additional support. For more information and to book your place contact; Tom Whittaker on ; Tom.Whittaker@emhcareandsupport.org.uk Spring Get Together Walks Wednesday 21 March Rowsley 10.30am 7 Meet from at Peak Shopping Village, Rowsley. Park in the free walker s car park round the back by Bamfords Auction House. Come and join us on at least 3 or 4 beautiful different length walks. Options include: up on to Rowsleymoor wood, and down into Chatsworth Estate via the Russian House and Carton Lees, Rowsley to Bakewell (return by bus), Rowsley to Darley Dale and on to Matlock along the cycle trail, bus to Chatsworth House and return, and Rowsley up to Stanton House Farm, Stanton Moor and return. Some routes can offer shorter options too with buses.

8 Monthly Dementia Friendly Walks in Whitworth Park, Darley Dale Second Tuesday afternoon of the month at 1.30pm 2.30pm 9 January, 13 February, and 13 March and so on We have teamed up with Making Space (Derbyshire Dementia Support Service) to offer these Dementia Friendly short walks around the lovely Whitworth Park. These wheelchair friendly easy walks link into the Activity Groups and Carer Support Groups that Making Space currently organise. These walks will enable those living with dementia and carers supporting loved ones to enjoy gentle exercise, good company and the great outdoors. We guarantee a warm welcome and a programme of walks designed specifically for you at your pace (30 60 mins) If you need someone to support you, please don t come on your own as unfortunately we can t offer any additional support. Park in the free car park at the Whitworth Centre off the A6 Fortnightly Hurst Farm Easy Walks Mondays 9.30am 11.00am Meet at Hurst Farm Community Centre, 6 Hazel Grove. Come and join us for a nice friendly walk usually (except January) on the 1 st and 3 rd Monday of the month. Walking s great for meeting new people and putting a smile on your face. Start at a pace that s right for you and gradually build up as you get more confident. Tea and Coffee afterwards. Bring your Gold Card as we may hop on a bus into Matlock. Jan Feb March Mondays 9.30am New Matlock Weekly Workplace Lunchtime Walks If you work in Matlock and fancy a brisk 30 minute walk around Matlock you are very welcome come and join us on Mondays and Thursdays. Meet at Derbyshire Dales District Council Town Hall reception (lower Bank road). If you are interested in starting your own workplace walk please contact Helen at sportsdevelopment@derbyshiredales.gov.uk or tel Wanted New Volunteer Walk Leaders Derbyshire Dales Walking for Health wouldn t exist without our fantastic walk leaders. We are now looking to expand our local walk leader teams in all areas of Derbyshire Dales. Come and join in on the walks and meet your local walk leaders with a view to becoming a walk leader yourself if you wish. Recognised training qualification offered. For further information, please contact Howard Griffith, Walking for Health Officer on or howard.griffith@derbyshiredales.gov.uk 8