Tony's Birthday Hangover Walk - 7 miles - Spondon, Dale Abbey, Ockbrook, Spondon
Details
This walk is the day after my 70th birthday drinks in Nottingham so a chance to clear out the hangover I'm expecting after that!
And to make that even harder, the clocks will go forward that morning so you'll have an hour less sleep (I will remind you)
START - Dale Road Park in Spondon. It is a small turning off the A6096, postcode DE21 7DN. There are black and white chevrons on a bend, the park entrance is right by the chevrons. If you are running late or lost, please ring me on the day on 07857 896467
PARKING - If driving, you can park for free and there is plenty of space.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM NOTTINGHAM
Either
Nottingham 1104 - Bus 'Red Arrow' to Derby 1140
Derby 1145 to Spondon Dale Road Shops 1153. Short walk to Start
OR
Nottingham 1105 - Bus 'The Two' to Ilkeston 1134
Ilkeston 1140 to Spondon Dale Road Shops 1152. Short walk to Start
PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM DERBY
Derby 1145 to Spondon Dale Road Shops 1153. Short walk to Start
Details of buses back to Nottingham and Derby will be provided when we know finish time
e.g buses back 1623 if we finish at 1600 (the aim) or 1653 if we finish at 1630 (the latest)
LUNCH in Dale Abbey.
The excellent Friars House cafe is closed. Boo hoo! Limited options at Carpenters Arms.
Best to bring you own food and something to sit on and we will eat somewhere in Dale Abbey (maybe the grass by the arch)
TOILETS - None at start/finish, only ones are in Carpenters Arms pub in Dale Abbey (2pm ish)
ROUTE TO INCLUDE: The beautiful Locko Park, Dale Abbey Arch (overhead photo here for those who wish - as in title pic), Hermit's Cave, Ockbrook Moravian Settlement, and back to Spondon.
Quiet roads, fields, tracks and woodland. Good surfaces.
Message to dogs: You are welcome, if your owner is well behaved !
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