Tuesday Very Easy walk (weekly)
Walk Leaders: Helen and GlenysWalk level Very Easy
Time: 10am
Duration: 30 - 60 mins
Meeting point: The top of Ashbourne Recreation Ground adjacent to Cockayne Avenue Car Park.
New walkers are always welcome. Enabling you to build on your fitness and walk or get back to walking in a supportive environment. Whether you haven't walked for a long time or whether you are trying to recover from surgery you will be welcome on this very easy walk in the park. Our walk leaders will ensure you walk at your pace and only for as long as you are able.
We usually find a cup of tea in Betty's cafe afterwards
Suspended until the Spring
Tuesday Buggy Walk (weekly)
Walk leaders: Janet and Helen
Walk level Easy
Time: 11:30am
Duration: 60 mins
Meeting point: Tunnel end of Ashbourne Leisure Centre car park
Enabling you to build on your fitness without worrying about childcare. Also a great way to meet other new parents.
Please always check the 'Ashbourne Buggy Walk' Facebook page for up to date information about the walk on a week to week basis as the weather deteriorates.
More information here
Wednesday Long morning walks - (weekly)
Walk leaders: Jill, Judy and Paul
Walk level: Long
Time: 10:30am
Duration: 180mins (approx)
Meeting point: No longer at the Leisure Centre - see below
| Date | Meeting Point |
| Apr 20 | Monyash - village car park or roadside DE45 1JH (SK149666) |
| Apr 27 | Denstone - layby near church ST14 5HF (SK100409) |
| May 4 | Ilam - parking roadside by the cross or National Trust at Ilam Hall (free for members) Meet by church DE6 2AZ (SK131507) |
| May 11 | Bradley - park roadside, meet by church DE6 1PG (SK223459) |
| May 18 | Dimmingsdale - Ramblers Retreat, Red Road, Alton (SK062432) |
| May 25 | Alsop Moor - layby on A515, 1 mile north of junction to Alsop Village (SK156563) |
| Jun 1 | Tissington - parking in village DE6 1RA (SK178521) |
| Jun 8 | Wetton Mill - park on roadside opposite mill DE6 2AG (SK094561) |
| Jun 15 | Friden - car park on High Peak Trail (SK172607) |
| Jun 22 | Froghall Wharf - car park ST10 2HJ (SK026476) |
| Jun 29 | Winster - upper car park, opposite Miners Standard DE4 2DR (SK239602) |
New walkers always welcome throughout the year. We meet at different locations around the Dales to enjoy longer walks of up to 3 hours. The long walks are more challenging and often include open rough country, stiles, longer inclines and steeper hills. You will need to be reasonably fit.
Friday Moderate morning walks (weekly)
Walk leaders: Chris, John and Malcolm
Walk level: Easy
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 90 mins
Meeting point: Ashbourne Leisure Centre
New walkers always welcome. Our walking group enjoys walks up to about 90 minutes The walks may include stiles, up-hill and downhill walking on rougher terrain. We usually walk from the Leisure Centre and sometimes car share to a starting point within 10 or 15 minutes drive from the Leisure Centre or take a bus to or from the walk. Each route is planned by the walk leader before the day, taking into account the weather forecast and conditions underfoot.
