We offer moderate walks from 7 miles to 9 miles, on the second and fourth Tuesdays
of the month.
Please do not bring dogs or children on the walks, which are over all types of terrain.
Walkers should therefore be prepared for stiles and rough ground as well as mud.
Remember that weather conditions can deteriorate very quickly, with little or no warning,
particularly on high ground, so be prepared. We walk throughout the year, so we suggest
the following items, some of which are seasonal:
- Comfortable waterproof boots suitable for rough terrain
TRAINERS ARE NOT SUITABLE!
- Waterproof clothing (e.g. cagoul and overtrousers)
- Small rucksack
- Packed lunch plus drinks (extra drinks for very hot days)
- Light waterproof mat or stout carrier bag (to sit on)
- Spare bootlace (a map of the area would also be useful)
- Small, personal first-aid kit, including crepe bandage
- Spare pullover, woolly hat, gloves
- Change of footwear (essential for return car journeys)
Lifts, if required, are organised at the car park, so may we suggest a voluntary donation of
£4.00 by each passenger to the driver. [Please note that the amount has been increased
from £3 to £4 as from 1st July 2008 to take account of the rising cost of fuel].
Should anyone have to leave the walk for whatever reason, then the walk leader must be
informed for safety reasons.
After the walk, why not round off the day by enjoying a relaxing drink with everyone at a local
hostelry or coffee shop?
For more details, contact the co-ordinator, Alan Radford, by telephone: 01623-427934.
Len Hill has now been appointed as deputy co-ordinator for the group: 01623-437726.
Call for Walk Leaders:
Will members who wish to lead walks please submit their walk(s), with route descriptions, proposed
starting points and distances, as soon as possible. Help and guidance can be given if necessary. Any ideas
for walks, or walking areas, are also welcomed from anyone who does not wish to lead a walk. All walks
should be moderate or easy, but not strenuous. We usually complete the walks at approximately 3.00 pm.
Also, please note new starting times as from May 2007.
| Date |
Departure |
From |
Walk Details |
Distance |
Leader |
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** Meet at 08:50 at the Top Precinct car park in Kirkby (Sherwood Court side)
View location of car park |
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| 8th January |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Froggatt Edge & Curbar Edge from Grindleford Station |
7 m |
Alan Radford |
| 22nd January |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Ford, Ridgeway Moor & Moss Valley |
7¾ m |
Ron |
| 12th February |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Linacre Woods & Millthorpe |
8¼ m |
Averil & Sue |
| 26th February |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Cromford, Matlock & Bonsall |
8 m |
David & Julia |
| 11th March |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Halloughton, Epperstone & Thurgaton Dumble |
8¾ m |
Sheelagh |
| 25th March |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Longnor, Earl Sterndale & Upper Dove Valley |
8½ m |
Alan Radford |
| 8th April |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Hardwick, Rowthorne Trail & Teversal Trail |
9 m |
Len |
| 22nd April |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Hathersage, Carl Wark & Higger Tor |
7m |
Averil & Sue |
| 13th May |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Thorpe Salvin, Chesterfield Canal & Lindrick Dale |
8½ m |
Alan Radford |
| 27th May |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Friden, Long Dale & Gratton Dale |
7¾ m |
Joan |
| 10th June |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Leadmill Bridge, Abney & Offerton |
7¼ m |
Sue & Averil |
| 24th June |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Four Dales |
9 m |
David & Julia |
| 8th July |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Wessington, South Wingfield & Moorwood Moor |
7 m |
Len |
| 22nd July |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Ladybower Reservoir, Woodland Valley & Crook Hill |
8½ m |
Alan Radford |
| 12th August |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Castleton, Ox Low Rake & Eldon Hole |
8¼ m |
Alan Radford |
| 26th August |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Farnsfield, Edingley & Halam |
8¼ m |
Sheelagh |
| 9th September |
09:00 |
Kirkby Co-op car park ** |
Miller's Dale & Monsal Dale |
8 m |
David & Julia |
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