EREWASH WALKING MONTH
Erewash Walking Month of May is about to start and is run to promote everyday walking to improve overall health and wellbeing.
It will start on Friday 1st May until Sunday 31st May and we have 36 walks of different lengths and terrain organised to encourage everyone to get outdoors and explore the local area through walking.
All the walks are free to attend.
Please find attached a copy of the promotional leaflet which lists dates, times, and venues for all the walks.
For more information on accessibility for each walk relating to terrain, walk length, car parking, toilets, and bookings (where relevant) etc. please see Erewash Walking Month page on the council website, as below:
Erewash Walking Month | Erewash Borough Council
Last year we engaged 550 walkers attending walks during Erewash Walking Month and this year it would be great if we could exceed this.
I do hope that you join at least one of the walks and if you are working Monday – Friday I would like to specifically highlight the following 14 walks which are all being held midweek evenings or over the weekends.
Saturday 2nd May
The Packhorse Trail, 10.30 am – 1 pm, The Bridge Inn, Duffield
Sunday 3rd May
Dawn Chorus at Bennerley Viaduct, 5 – 6.30 am, Bridge Street, Ilkeston (booking required)
Thursday 7th May
Elvaston Night Walk, 7-8.15 pm, Thulston Village, Green, Thulston
Saturday 9th May
Risley History Walk, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, Risley Village Hall, Risley (booking required)
Tuesday 12th May
45 Club – Come with us for a walk and chat, 7 – 8 pm, Bridge Street, Ilkeston
Thursday 14th May
Elvaston Night Walk, 7-8.15 pm, Thulston Village, Green, Thulston
Saturday 16th May – this walk is more suited to those not able to walk very far
Accessible Walk and Talk, 1.30 – 3.30 pm, West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton
Wednesday 20th May
Bat Watch at Bennerley Viaduct, 8.30 – 10 pm, Bennerley Viaduct, Ilkeston
Thursday 21st May
Elvaston Night Walk, 7-8.15 pm, Thulston Village, Green, Thulston
Saturday 23rd May
Hike to Ockbrook School and Church, 10 am – 12.15 pm, Coop, Borrowash
Thursday 28th May
Elvaston Night Walk, 7-8.15 pm, Thulston Village, Green, Thulston
Saturday 30th May
The Hermitage – Hopwell Hall Farm Alpacas Loop, 10 am – 1 pm, The Royal Oak, Ockbrook
Guided Tour of Bennerley Viaduct, 10 am – 12 noon, Bennerley Viaduct, Ilkeston (booking required)
Sunday 31st May
Breaston The Coffin Walk and Shardlow Circular, 10.30 am – 3.45 pm, Behind Draycott Fish Bar, Draycott
Finally, we also have two walks being held on both May bank holidays:
Monday 4th May
Swan Lake Loop, 10.15 am – 12 noon, Victoria Park Leisure Centre
Monday 25th May
Shipley Lock Loop, 10.15 am – 12.30 noon, Victoria Park Leisure Centre
It would be great to hear if any of you do join in any of the walks, so do let me know which walks you attend and how you found the walk.