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Broxtowe Group

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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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 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
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Overview

A circular walk from Fairholmes visitor centre to Alport Castles and The Tower and then returning via footpaths alongside the Alport and Ashop rivers. Finishes with a walk alongside Ladybower Reservoir.

Sunday, 20 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
579.1m / 1900ft
Type:
circular

Good facilities around the Visitor Centre but parking is charged for - see later. No facilities en route, bring packed lunch. Note start time is 9:30 to ensure better availability of car parking.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17240 89421
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
what3words:
hiker.trout.scoots
Start time:
9:30 am

Main car parks, upper and lower, are cash or card, £6 for day. Additional car parks adjacent to access oad are RingGo only (51707). They do have a Pay Later facility 24 hours. Meet in front of Visitors Centre

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 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