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Shipley Country Park and West Hallam from Straws Bridge Nature Reserve, Ilkeston

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Overview

This walk starts from Straws Bridge Car Park and begins with a walk along the Nutbrook Trail to Shipley Country Park. A stop will be made at the Visitor Centre where toilets and refreshments are available. From here the route will pass Mapperley Resevoir on the way to the villages of Mapperley and West Hallam. The walk back to the starting point uses the Centenary Way.

Sunday, 28 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring packed lunch.

Car park is free

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 45258 41327
Nearest postcode:
DE7 5FD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park just off A609

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