Improve Your Health Explore The Dales Enjoy The Company Get Active Derbyshire Dales Walking for Health Guide April to June 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.
Hello and a big welcome to the Derbyshire Dales Walking for Health Guide. 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: 30 75 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: 60 90 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. Moderate and Long Progression Walks: 90 120/120 180 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 9.45am Wirksworth Leisure Centre 90 120 mins around the Bandstand in Hall Leys Park, Matlock 60 90 minutes Wirksworth area Up to 30 mins 30 75 minutes 12.30pm Matlock Town Hall 30 min brisk lunchtime walk 60 90 mins around the Matlock area 30 75 mins 12.30pm Matlock Town Hall 30 min brisk lunchtime walk Every Tuesday 60 90 min walk around the Matlock area 11.00am 12 noon Buggy walk meeting at Ashbourne Leisure Centre 10.15am Bakewell Because I Like It café, Water Street Very Easy 30 75 mins 10.30am Ashbourne Leisure Centre Long walk, 120 180 mins around the Ashbourne area Every Friday 9.45am Bakewell Pool Easy 60 90 mins Around the Bakewell area 90 120 minutes Ashbourne Leisure Centre 90 120 min walks around the Ashbourne area
Matlock Tuesday Easy Walks, duration 60 90 minutes Date Start Location 3/4/18 Riber Village, near Riber Hall 10/4/18 High Peak Junction Car Park, (Lea Bridge) 1.40 to park for 2 hours 17/4/18 Winster car park at the top of West Bank 24/4/18 Ashover Village Hall 1/5/18 Darley Bridge Cricket Club car park 8/5/18 Bonsall, Fountain Café, parking opposite 15/5/18 Rowsley Peak Village Walkers Car Park 22/5/18 Butterly Top (park in lay-by past Scotland Nurseries on B6014) 29/5/18 Highfields School, Lumsdale 5/6/18 Birchover Quarry on main road from Birchover to Stanton in Peak 12/6/18 Starkholmes by the Village Hall 19/6/18 Cromford Meadows, park in approach to Rugby ground ( 1.20 to park) 26/6/18 The Whitworth Centre Car Park, A6, Darley Dale Matlock Wednesday Easy Walks, duration 60 90 minutes at a slower than the Matlock Tuesday walks pace Date Start Location 4/4/18 Ashover Village Hall 11/4/18 Darley Bridge Cricket Club car park 18/4/18 Butterly Top (park in lay-by past Scotland Nurseries on B6014) 25/4/18 Birchover Quarry on main road from Birchover to Stanton in Peak 2/5/18 Winster car park at the top of West Bank 9/5/18 Tansley, Alders Lane, T junction wirth Carr Lane/Cunnery Lane 16/5/18 Cromford Meadows, park in approach to Rugby ground ( 1.20 to park) 23/5/18 Rowsley Peak Village Walkers Car Park 30/5/18 Highfields School, Lumsdale 6/6/18 Black Rocks Lower Car Park ( 1.40 for two hours parking) 10.30am* * Get Together walks joining us and so leaving at later time 13/6/18 Bonsall, Fountain Café, parking opposite 20/6/18 Flash Lane, lay-by where Flash Lane has a right-angle bend 27/6/18 High Peak Junction Car Park, (Lea Bridge) 1.40 to park for 2 hours 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 30 75 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.
Bakewell Thursday Progression Walks, duration 90 120 minutes Date Start Location 5/4/18 Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell Park in Pay & Display car park 12/4/18 Monsal Head - Park on the road to Little Longstone 19/4/18 Alport Park in the layby on main road 26/4/18 Rowsley Park in rear car park at Peak Village 3/5/18 Great Longstone Park in the village main street 10/5/18 Edensor Park next to the Church 17/5/18 Alport Park in the layby on main road 24/5/18 Carlton Lees Park in pay and display car park 31/5/18 Calver Park by the playing fields in the village centre 7/6/18 Rowsley Park in rear car park at Peak Village 14/6/18 Calver Park by the Church 21/6/18 Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell Park in Pay & Display car park 28/6/18 Foolow Park next to the 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, 30 75 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, 60-90 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. Ashbourne Weekly Walks from Ashbourne Leisure Centre Tuesdays 11.00am 12.00noon Buggy Walk, enabling you to build on your fitness without worrying about childcare, as part of the Parent & Baby programme. Wednesdays 10.30am, Long walks: 120 180 minutes We share cars to go on the best walks in the southern Dales and beyond. Fridays, Moderate Walks: 90 120 minutes We usually share cars and walk within 20 minutes of the Leisure Centre.
Tideswell Wednesday Moderate Progression Walks, 9.45am Tideswell walks usually 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 90 120 minute walks around Tideswell and the surrounding area. More challenging walks which are likely to include stiles, uphill and downhill walking on rougher terrain. April May June Wednesdays 9.45am 4 18 2 16 6 20 Youlgrave Tuesday Easy Walk, 60 90 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. April May June 10 24 8 22 12 26 Wirksworth Weekly Walks Meet at Wirksworth Leisure Centre Reception Mondays 2.00pm Very Easy Walks (30 75 minutes) 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 (90 120 minutes) We share cars to walk further afield from different starting places. Health and Wellbeing Walk Matlock Fridays 1.45pm Weekly Easy walk 60 90 minutes with a friendly group, meeting at different locations each week. For further details contact Becky on 01629 761225.
The Farming Life Centre Thursday Walks 1.15pm A gentle monthly afternoon walk, on Thursdays. Meet at 1.15pm for a 1.30 2.30pm 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 07538 785666 to confirm the walk is going ahead. 19 April 2018 Carsington Water, approx. 2 miles Meet in the car park at Carsington Water near the visitor centre A pleasant walk with a chance to see a variety of birdlife around Carsington reservoir, coffee at the Carsington Café. 31 May 2018 Peters Dale, approx. 2 miles Meet at Youlgrave Café car park Wardlow Mires at the turn off on the A623 A beautiful walk up Peters Dale followed by refreshments at start Café. 28 June 2018 Hathersage, approx. 2 miles Meet at Hathersage near the outdoor swimming pool, some limited on street parking or main car park an interesting walk taking in some of the sights of Hathersage across the fields to the river Derwent coffee in the pool café. Contact Mary at The Farming Life Centre, Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH Tel. 01629 810903 Email info@thefarminglifecentre.org.uk Roll and Stroll Accessible walks Mondays 11.00am 1.00pm The Peak District National Park, Derbyshire Carers and Chesterfield WfH have joined our partnership to increase the number of walks. 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. 9 April Poolsbrook Country Park, Chesterfield 11.00 am 16 April Hassop Station 11.00 am 23 April Parsley Hay 11.00 am 14 May Eastwood Park, Chesterfield 11.00 am 21 May Tissington 11.00 am 11 June Cromford Canal (with narrow boat rides on 11.00 am Birdswood with Friends of Cromford Canal) 25 June Hulme End Car Park 11.00 am Further details see our website www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/walkingforhealth For more information and to book your place contact; Tom Whittaker on 07736 822305; Tom.Whittaker@emhcareandsupport.org.uk
Tuesday afternoon Dementia Friendly Walks The Peak District National Park and Derbyshire Carers have joined our partnership to increase the number of walks. 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. 10 April Whitworth Park, Darley Dale 1.30 pm 24 April Tissington (meet at National Park car park) 1.30 pm 1 May Calver (meet by Church and Bridge Inn) 2.00 pm 8 May Whitworth Park, Darley Dale 1.30 pm 15 May Hulme End (SK17 0EZ) 1.30 pm 5 June Calver (meet by Church and Bridge Inn) 2.00 pm 12 June Cromford Canal (with narrow boat rides on 2.00 pm Birdswood with Friends of Cromford Canal) 19 June Wetton Mill (DE6 2AF) 1.30 pm Derbyshire Carers Day 12 June Cromford Canal 11.00am and 2.00pm As part of National Carers Week celebrations come and enjoy the day of walks and picnic at Cromford Wharf with different length walks in the morning and afternoon along the Cromford Canal with narrow boat rides with Friends of Cromford Canal on their boat Birdswood 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 on the 1 st and 3 rd Monday of the month (except Bank Holidays, see dates below for May). 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. April May June Mondays 9.30am 9 23 21 4 18 Summer Get Together Walks Black Rocks Wednesday 6 June 10.30am Meet at Black Rocks Lower car park for up to 4 lovely different length walks for all abilities with stunning views guaranteed. Come and meet your fellow health walkers from across the Dales. Details to be confirmed. For further information, please contact Howard Griffith, Walking for Health Officer on 01629 761194 or email: howard.griffith@derbyshiredales.gov.uk www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/walkingforhealth