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Walking Festival underway
The annual Autumn Footprints Amber Valley & Erewash Walking Festival. Set in the heart of picturesque Derbyshire is now underway. Enjoy sixteen days of walks from Saturday 12th September to Sunday 27th September 2015.
This Walking Festival was launched by the Mayors of Amber Valley and Erewash on Saturday 12th September 2015. The Mayors presented each Walk Leader with an official badge to acknowledge the volunteers’ valuable contribution to the success of Autumn Footprints. Most walk leaders are volunteers and without their enthusiasm this festival would not be possible. (See attached photo) from left to right [Marion Farrell (Groundwork), Allison Thomas (Derbyshire County Council), the Mayoress of Erewash, Mrs Glenys Walmsley, the Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Val Custance, Mayor and Mayoress of Amber Valley, Councillor Trevor Ainsworth and Mrs Jennifer Ainsworth and Richard Taylor (Derbyshire County Council)]
One of the Walking Festival Co-ordinators Marion Farrell from Groundwork, said:
“Do join us on at least one of these free guided walks in the next two weeks. It is a great way to see more of your local area. We hope this festival will inspire more people to get out and enjoy the footpaths of Derbyshire.”
This Walking Festival offers a range of 42 guided free walks over 16 days. The Walking Festival has proved to be very popular with both inexperienced and experienced walkers. The walks, led by volunteers and staff from over 20 organisations, takes place in Amber Valley and Erewash. These two areas are well known for their natural beauty, superb scenery, industrial heritage and attractive towns and villages. All the walks are free of charge, and take place in areas of local heritage and natural history interest, taking walkers alongside rivers and canals as well as through towns and villages. The walks are of varying lengths and gradient, ranging in length from one mile to ten miles, offering something for everyone no matter what their interests or abilities. They are all led by knowledgeable local people who are enthusiastic to show off their local patch.
This ever popular festival is jointly organised by Erewash Borough Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council, several parish councils, community groups and Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield & Mansfield.
Some of the walks taking place are:
• Heritage walks –Saturday 19th Sept starting at Midland Railway Trust, Butterley Hill; Long Eaton at War (2.5 miles) on Monday 21 Sept; South Wingfield and the Pentrich Revolution Walk (5 miles) on Thursday 24 Sept.
• Wildlife walks include Trees and their Uses through the Ages (1 mile) on Sunday 20 September at St Chad’s Water, Draycott at 10am.
• Health Walks and short strolls include Following Beth’s Poetry Trail (Thurs 17th), Crich Walking for Health (Tues 22nd) and The Winston Wander (Fri 25th).
• Country walks include –Ramble round Ripley (5 miles) Monday 21 Sept, Holbrook and Derwent Valley Walk (6 miles) on Friday 25 Sept, Betty Kenny Walk (4.5 miles) on Tuesday 22 Sept and Along the Derwent to Duffield (3.5 miles) on Sunday 27 Sept.
• Longer walks include Stanton Gate, Stanton by Dale, Risley Circular (9 miles) on Sunday 20 Sept, Walking the Northern Fields of Amber Valley (7 miles) on Wednesday 23 Sept and Roundabout Heanor (7 miles) on Sunday 27 Sept.
Pick up a free comprehensive guide detailing all the walks and events from Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre or Telephone 01773 719961 and it will be posted to you. Alternatively log onto www.autumnfootprints.co.uk to download the full leaflet from the bottom of the homepage.
FURTHER INFORMATION …
For further information about this project please contact Marion Farrell at Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield & Mansfield Tel. 07801 122 494. Take a look at the website www.autumnfootprints.co.uk If you would like a hardcopy of a leaflet of the festival leaflet please contact call 01773 719961 (Shipley Country Park)
15 September | Amber Sound FM News
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