We are Coalville Ramblers - a friendly group based in the heart of the National Forest. We offer a programme of 3 walks each week, from 5 miles to 10 plus.
David H.
Join me as i leave Straw Bridge Lake and meander through countryside on mostly well defined paths to shipley Park Estate,where we will have a short coffee break.
Shipley Estate was a 14th century hunting lodge,situated on the hill side.Although the orginal Hall was demolished in 1943 due to subsidence caused by extensive coal mining in the area,some of the structure remains.
After walking through The Grounds,we head across to The Erewash Valley Way To Bennerley viaduct.
After circling This amazing feat of an engineering structure and passing under it,we head up onto it for extensive views of The local surroundings & look down on The river Erewash that passes beneath.
Bennerley Viaduct was built Between 1877-1878,to carry the Gt Northern Railway on The frairgate line extension across The valley.All The wrought & cast Iron was produced in Derby by Eastwood & Swingler,and put together like a meccano set using over half a million rivets.
After lunch here,we head back on a short section of The canal,then through Ilkeston to complete our walk
Easy walking
2 stiles
No Toilets At Start/Finish
Although No Debrief arranged at the finish location.Wetherspoons in Ilkeston,or carpenters Arms in Dale Abbey are both 10 mins drive away.(others Available)
please use These Details To locate The start,As They Are posted on The Board in The Start Locations car park. Straw Bridge Local Nature Reserve High Lane East West Hallam DE7 6HZ What Three Words : areas.create.curl.
