Derby & South Derbyshire Group of the Ramblers Walks Programme July - December 2014 http://www.derbyramblers.org.uk Group Committee Chairman Angela Dunlop 01332 666017 Secretary Chris Vaughan 01332 558552 Treasurer Diane Hart 01332 672719 Walk Programme Marie Kennedy 01332 863165 Membership Petra Hedges 07941 606011 Wednesday Rep Ken Foster 01335 330511 Footpaths Bob Lewin 01332 516693 Derby City Adrian Statham 01332 559284 Committee Members Sue Lloyd 01332 679584 Marlene Whitfield 01332 670126 Kate Lee 01332 331510 If you wish to be notified by email of changes to walks, events, special offers then see our web site and the Members’ Forum. Post: Secretary 3 Waterside Close, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1JT Email: Please email us via the web site Derbyshire Ramblers Groups - contacts Derbyshire Area 01629 820265 www.derbyshireramblers.org.uk Amber Valley www.ambervalleyramblers.org.uk Derbyshire Dales 01335 300340 www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk Derby & South Derbyshire 01332 558552 www.derbyramblers.org.uk Erewash 01773 608226 www.erewashramblers.org.uk Nottingham & Derby 20’s & 30’s group www.ndwg.co.uk Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Staffordshire 40’s Walking Group www.onestepwalkers.co.uk Cover photo courtesy of Gordon Murray The Ramblers' Association, company limited by guarantee, registration number 4458492, Registered charity 109357 July - December 2014 2 Skittles evening Friday 11 July 2014 at 7.30 pm After the very successful event last year we are holding another skittles evening at the The Royal Oak in Ockbrook. £10 - £12 per person (depending on numbers) includes the hire of skittles, MC (landlord Steve) and a fish & chips supper halfway through the evening, about 8.30 pm. We should finish 10 – 10.30 pm, when team prizes will be announced. Teams of four will be arranged at random to mix groups and partners. If you would like to come please email [email protected] or phone Tony 01332 679584. Everyone welcome! Area Get Together Sunday 19 October 2014 Start: Stanley Village Hall, Park Avenue (off Coronation Road), Stanley, Ilkeston, DE7 6FF (Explorer Map 260, SK420408) Choice of three circular walks: 6-7m, 8-9m, 10-11m All walks start 10 am Pick one - or start with one and finish with another, if you like Lunch for all at the Eventide Hall, Hayeswood Road, Stanley Common (tea & coffee provided, bring your own sandwiches) This year’s event is organised by the Erewash Group Group Annual General Meeting Friday 7 November 2014 at 7 pm Royal Oak, Green Lane, Ockbrook, Derby DE72 3SE Short meeting followed by social activities - pub food available to purchase. Subscribe to our Walks Programme via email Save the Group money by subscribing to emails – please go to http://walksprogramme.derbyramblers.org.uk/subscribe or see the links on the home page of our web site. July - December 2014 3 Welcome to walking with our Group Important Information for Walkers ALWAYS contact walk leader if: • you haven’t walked with our Group before • the walk is more than 20 miles from Derby • weather may be bad, or unusual circumstances • you prefer to meet at the walk start rather than Darley Park Drive cp (DPD cp) • you will be travelling by public transport Changes to walks: Changes to the longer Sunday walks (eg because of bad weather) will be advertised on our website and in the Derby Evening Telegraph Saturday edition under Walk Diary. For possible changes to the shorter Sunday walks please contact the leader. If in any doubt ALWAYS contact the leader. Changes to Wednesday walks are via text & phone messages – please contact leaders. Car sharing/ lifts: Most of the longer Sunday walks first meet at DPD cp in Derby (SK349390) to share cars. If you need a lift please contact the walk leader. Don’t forget a clean change of footwear and a bag for dirty boots. The shorter Sunday walks and Wednesday walks do not meet at DPD cp so please contact the leader regarding car-share possibilities. Car share costs: passengers are expected to share travel costs (min 20p per mile divided by number of people in the car) plus any parking charges. Refreshments: Unless stated, all walks require drinks and packed lunch for the day. Dogs: Allowed only at walk leader’s discretion - always contact the leader before bringing your dog. It must be on lead and well behaved. Non-members: You are welcome to walk with us 2-3 times after which we expect you to support the Ramblers by becoming a member. Liability: Neither the Group nor the walk leader can accept responsibility for any loss or injury by persons taking part in the walks. Mountain Rescue: Telephone 999, ask for the Police and then request Mountain Rescue. Footpath problems: Please notify our Footpaths Secretary of any obstructions or other issues, giving full details and grid reference. D&SD Group walks: We all appreciate the work of volunteers, in particular the walk leaders. We can help to make their role easier by: • respecting the walk leader’s requests • keeping them well in sight, leaders must also make sure they do not get too far ahead • offering to be a back marker • being sensitive to other walkers' abilities • ensuring new walkers to the group are made to feel welcome. Grades If in doubt contact leader. Walks of about 4/5 miles – a good introduction to walking with a group Walks of up to 10 miles but at a slower pace with longer - possibly more frequent breaks Walks of over 10 miles taken at a good pace Longer and/or more strenuous walks July - December 2014 4 Abbreviations DPDCP Darley Park Drive Car Park, Derby cp Car Park CY PK Country Park PS Picnic Site VC Visitor Centre Car Park Costs NC no charge £ £0.00-£1.00 ££ £1.00-£2.00 £££ £2.00-3.00 Car park costs are only a guide. Walks Programme contacts Programme Secretary Marie Kennedy 01332 863165 Wednesday Group walks co-ordinator Ken Foster 01335 330511 Short Sunday walks Sallyanne Greenwood 01332 381315 If there is a problem on the day of a walk you may need to contact a leader on their mobile telephone. Malcolm B 0778 636 9238 Tony L 0780 892 6046 Ange D 0790 525 7650 Barry M 0792 512 8941 Joe D 07539 279287 Dot M 0781 272 0518 Malcolm H 0771 842 2801 Gordon M 0775 265 0486 Petra H 0794 160 6011 Audrey P 0779 027 3343 Marie K 0794 746 0877 Gordon T 0779 232 1034 Diane L 0790 618 6876 Chris V 0785 752 4597 Bob L 0771 409 3746 Vince W 0781 786 2365 Mary K 0798 099 0402 Ray W 0750 203 8713 July - December 2014 5 July - December 2014 6 Walks Programme July Wednesday, 2nd 10:30am at Cromford Meadow c.p. SK301571, Tea at Willersley Castle, 9 miles [M] , Leader Graham 01332 551022 Sunday, 6th 8:45am at DPDCP, 10am at Chelmorton on- street parking close to War Memorial Institute SK113700, Five dales & the Limestone Way, 12 miles [S] , Leader Dot 01283 760639 Sunday, 13th 8:45am at DPDCP, 10am at Grin Low cp SK049720, Brand Top, Dane Valley, Goyt Moss, 12 miles [M] , Leader Vince 01332 664388 Sunday, 13th 11am at Smalley Common Ex-Service Workingman's Club CP SK410426, Manchester Wood & Mapperley Park, 5 miles [L] , Leader Sallyanne 01332 381315 Wednesday, 16th 10:30am at Chatsworth main c.p. SK261703, To Baslow and Gardom's Edge, 8 miles [M] , Leader Maria 01332 769579 Sunday, 20th 9am at DPDCP, Monyash, Sheldon, Youlgreave, 11.5 miles [M] , Leader Chris 01332 558552 Sunday, 27th 8:45am at DPDCP, 10am at Clough House CP SJ987699, Wildboarclough, Three Shire Heads, Axe Edge, Goyt's Moss, Cat & Fiddle, 11.5 miles [M] , Leader Ange 01332 666017 Sunday, 27th 11am at Milton (road-side parking) SK321263, East to Foremark and beyond, 5 miles [L] , Leader Brian L 01332 585341 Wednesday, 30th 10:30am at Alport Height SK304516, In the Worksworth Valley, 9 miles [M] , Leader Pamela 01332 515607 August Sunday, 3rd 9am at DPDCP, 10am at Alton Village Hall SK074420, Dimmingsdale, Croxden, Denstone, 11-12 miles [M] , Leader Vince 01332 664388 July - December 2014 7 Sunday, 10th 9:15am at SK349380 DPDCP, 10am at Wirksworth Market Place SK287540, Hopton, Ible, Steeple Grange, 10 miles [S] , Leader Peter 01332 840653 Sunday, 10th 11am at Duffield Church CP SK348429, Chevin & Ecclesbourne Valley, 5 miles [L] , Leader Norma H & Audrey P 01332 703424 Wednesday, 13th 10:30am at Castleton Visitors Centre c.p. SK149829, Caves, Dales and Ridges, 9 miles [M] , Leader Peter 01597 25898 Sunday, 17th 8:45am at DPDCP, 10am at Ashford in the- Water SK194697, Monsal Head, Housley, Middleton Moor, Great Longstone, 14 miles [S] , Leader Barry 01283 760639 Sunday, 24th 9am at DPDCP, 10am at Hartington Village/Square SK128605, Sheen, Longnor, 10 miles [M] , Leader Gordon 01332 677130 Sunday, 24th 11am at Lower Hartshay canal bridge (beyond George Inn) SK384514, Starvehim Valley & a working windmill, 5 miles [L] , Leader Bob W & Sallyanne G 01332 381315 Wednesday, 27th 10:30am at Hathersage Station SK233811, Woods Fields & River Paths, 9 miles [M] , Leader Audrey 01332 703424 September Sunday, 7th 9am at DPDCP, 10am at Brassington cp SK234547, Carsington, Middleton, Grangemill, 12 miles [S] , Leader Barry 01283 760639 Sunday, 7th 11am at Barton under Needwood CP (behind Co-op) SK187187, North to Dunstall, 5 miles [L] , Leader Malcolm G 01332 511736 Wednesday, 10th 10:30am at Hulme End c.p. £££ SK102593, Hills & Dales, 9 miles [M] , Leader Sallyanne 01332 381315 Sunday, 14th , weekend away Lynton area, Leader inquiries Ray 01332 670126 July - December 2014 8 Sunday, 21st 8:45am at DPDCP, 10am at Axe Edge/Cisterns Clough cp SK034698, Flash, Three Shire Heads, Danebower, 11 miles [M] , Leader Bob 01332 516693 Sunday, 21st 11am at Ticknall Village Hall CP SK352240, Wandering east towards Melbourne, 5 miles [L] , Leader Bob W & Audrey P 01332 703424 Wednesday, 24th 10:30am at Tissington Station c.p.