Walking
Come along to one of our walks. Walking is a great way to explore the countryside, take up exercise and meet new people! Erewash is the perfect place to explore for people of all abilities.
Check out the new Walk Derbyshire website and explore the walks available in Erewash: Walks change every week. More details can be found on the Walk Erewash Facebook page. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We have a number of walking leaflets available. If you would like any of these please email us.
Derbyshire County Council have a number of Walks and Trails available on their website which offer a wide variety of options to explore some of the best scenery and outdoor spaces in the country.
As well as exploring green spaces in the local area, Bluetonic have a number of Blue Walks which explore walking routes close to rivers, canals and ponds around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Walk Derbyshire: Free volunteer led walks in Erewash
Monday
Long Eaton Local Health Walks
This is a group which meets every Monday outside The Town Hall, Long Eaton 10am (unless stated below). These are short walks to improve your health in pleasant company. Walks are usually flat, avoid stiles, circular or linear and take about an hour. Everyone walks at their own pace, as trained leaders walk at the pace of the fastest and slowest walkers. Sturdy footwear and appropriate waterproofs are advised
Monday Strollers – Victoria Park Leisure Centre Health Walks
This is a group which meets Mondays outside Victoria Park Leisure Centre 10:15am (unless stated below). These are short walks to improve your health in pleasant company. Walks are usually flat, avoid stiles, circular or linear and take about an hour. Everyone walks at their own pace, as trained leaders walk at the pace of the fastest and slowest walkers. Sturdy footwear and appropriate waterproofs are advised. The walks, up to 3.5miles long, are led by trained volunteers and provide gentle exercise to improve health in a friendly atmosphere. Walks last between 30-90 mins duration and are:
1 foot: suitable for people looking to be more active or returning from injury or illness, up to 30minutes on flat ground or gentle slopes on mainly firm surfaces.
2 feet: suitable for people looking to increase their activity levels, are between 30-60 minutes and may include moderate slopes, uneven surfaces and possibly some steps. A voluntary contribution of £1.00 is requested to subsidise coach journeys. Sorry no dogs allowed.
Tuesday
Stanley Walk
Tuesdays: 10.30am Stanley Walk, meet at Stanley post office, 30-60 minutes.
Thursday
Erewash Walking Group
Meet every Thursday at 10:00am outside Ilkeston Library. Walks will be approximately 4 miles and will finish at Erewash Museum where you can buy a drink or snack from the tearoom
Friday
Sandiacre Strollers
Fridays: 10.15am Sandiacre Strollers - meet outside Sandiacre Library, 30 - 60 minutes.
Saturday
Witter and Walk
Meet every Saturday at 10am outside West Park Leisure Centre for a walk and chat.
Accessible Walks
A gentle, accessible walk on flat paths. Suitable for wheelchair users, mobility aid users and people with reduced mobility. This takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month, 2-4pm. Meet outside West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, NG10 4AA
Sunday
Walks 4 Wellbeing
Meet in the car park behind the fish bar in Draycott at 10am (behind the Draycott Fish Bar, 15 - 17 Derby Road, Draycott, Derby, DE72 3NJ).
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month - men's walking Group
2nd Sunday of the month - mixed walking group
Interested in volunteering?
Without our volunteers we wouldn’t be able to run our walks. Volunteering is a great way to engage with the community, helping to keep people active and healthy, whilst enjoying the outdoors!
As a volunteer you will be working with like-minded people to help plan and lead walking routes. You will receive specialist training and constant support from the Walk Derbyshire programme.
Story Walk
The Story Walk at West Park comprises of seven pedestals that will be a permanent fixtures around the park, telling the story of the adventures of Jake, Amber and their dog, Bob. Make your way around the park to find the pedestals and read the next part of the story, or scan the QR codes to have the story read to you.
Erewash Valley Trail
The Erewash Valley Trail is a circular walking and cycling route which takes in over 30 miles of waterway and countryside on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border. There are many shortcuts and links across the trail which connect communities and provide shorter local loops and split the trail into smaller sections.
The trail is available for walkers and cyclists and well-marked with orange Erewash Valley Trail signs. Look for the interpretation panels which highlight the route and local points of interest.
The valley is a special place which has inspired great authors such as D. H. Lawrence and Alan Sillitoe and the Erewash Valley Trail project is supported by local celebrities including actors Robert Lindsay and William Roache.
Although the trail is a major feature of the valley there is much more. The valley is a haven for wildlife providing a valuable wetland corridor and at the same time a living landscape for local residents and visitors to enjoy.
The archaeological record gives mention of 4000 year old Neolithic finds in Cotmanhay, along with evidence of Saxon and Roman presence at a number of places in the valley.
The valley has long been recognised for its agricultural value particularly its grassland and water meadows. Evidence of ancient ridge and furrow (humps and hollows) meadows can be found throughout the valley but notably at Sandiacre next to the Erewash Canal just downstream of Moorbridge Lane. View the map.