Derby is a city in the countryside, and has countryside in the city. Because of this, we can enjoy wildlife right on our doorstep. Derby City Council, through its WildDerby Project, has brought together a series of free walks and activities to help you enjoy wildlife locally. Led by local groups, the walks and activities are also a fun way to improve your health.

To help you decide whether the walk is accessible to you, we have given a description of the terrain. But if you have any health concerns, please take medical advice before joining us on a walk or activity. If you are a hearing impaired person and need further information on any of the walks and activities, telephone us on our minicom number 01332 256666.

Walks and activities in 2008

Click on a month to go to the walks and activities for that month.

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For all walks and activities, unless it says you need to book, just come along to the event. You should wear comfortable walking shoes, boots or wellingtons, and bring warm, waterproof clothing, in case it rains. Adults will be responsible for the children with them at all times. If dogs are allowed, then the owners will be expected to keep them on a lead and be responsible for them at all times. Registered assistance dogs are welcome on all walks and activities. To help our environment, why not use public transport to get to the start?

Dogs on leads welcome. Registered assistance dogs welcome on all our walks and activities.

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Nearby bus routes. Contact traveline  on 0871 2002233 for frequency and times of service.

For details of some other walks and activities taking place during 2008 visit:

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BBC Breathing Places
Cycle Derby 
The Ramblers 
Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District 
Amber Valley - The Heart of Derbyshire 
Peak District and Derbyshire 

Why walk?

It can improve and maintain your health, it’s a great way to socialise and above all it’s free!

• b-challenged Walk alone, with friends, or join a group. Aim for 10,000 steps a day, but remember any activity is a start.
• b-trained Access free walk leaders training and get support from the b-active team. You can make a difference in your community by becoming a volunteer walk leader.
• b-converted See for yourself and try a health walk!

To find out more visit the b-active webpage, or contact Nadine Boreland on 01332 641247.

Walks and activities in 2009

We are interested in expanding the Let’s go wild in Derby events programme for 2009. We are looking for walks or activities that are interesting, local and focus on wildlife or history. If you could lead a walk or activity, please contact us before 9 January 2009.

For further information contact

Derby City Council
Regeneration and Community
Roman House
Friar Gate
Derby DE1 1XB

 

Events Programme

September to December 
Derby Museums and Art Gallery, events and activities

Telephone 01332 641901 for further information.

October

Saturday 25 October - Sunday 2 November
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Discovery Days 

Telephone 01773 841488 for further information.

Saturday 25 October, 2pm to 4pm
Autumn colours of Darley Park

Join one of the Council's Arboricultural (Tree) Officers for a walk around Darley Park, part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Find out more about some of the trees on the Darley Park Tree Trail, learn the basics of tree identification and enjoy the display of autumnal colours. The walk will be on undulating parkland grass, which can be wet and muddy. Meet at the car park opposite The Abbey PH, off Darley Street, Darley Abbey GR SK352383. For further information about Darley Park and the Council's Arboricultural work visit our Darley Park and Trees - Management Policy webpage.

Sunday 26 October, 2pm to 4pm
Discovery Day on Darley and Nutwood Nature Reserve

Join a team of natural history experts, with the Darley and Nutwood Nature Reserve Management Group, for a two-mile, 3.2 kilometre walk around this nature reserve. Located by the River Derwent, and part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, there are a wide variety of habitats to see. Bring binoculars if you have them. The ground is rough underfoot and often muddy. Meet at the Mill View Gardens, next to the Toll Bridge in Darley Abbey village, Grid Reference, GR SK353385. For further information about the Darley and Nutwood Nature Reserve Management Group, telephone 01332 557249, or email keith@dodd394.fsnet.co.uk