All walking routes start from the Marina: Route 1: Short circular 1.5 miles (30-40 minutes approx) Route 2: Findern circular 3 miles (45-60 minutes approx) Route 3: Willington circular 3.3 miles (1-1.5 hours approx) Route 1 takes you to the waterside – look for the wildlife pond that attracts water birds including mallards, coots and …
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Enjoy safe easy access for all on this walk. Swadlincote Woodlands contains 33 hectares of parkland with a network of trails and a variety of habitats to enjoy. An informal woodland park restored to include a meadow, wetland areas and woodland. A variety of wildlife has resulted such as dragonflies, butterflies, wildflowers and invertebrates. There is also …
Read MoreDiscover some of the oldest trees in Europe as these ancient inhabitants of Calke parkland unfold to tell their stories. On this walk, you’ll learn about the trees’ place within the park and the creatures that live alongside them. Look out for fungi, toads, birds and insects in the woodland habitat. The route has stepped and …
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A short gentle walk taking less than an hour celebrating the history of Eureka Park. Come and discover why the park was created, the reason for its name and the changes that have taken place since its inauguration. Today the park is home to a crown green bowling green, two tennis courts, two football pitches, …
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