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Family Wildlife Hunt
Type:Walking Event
Hornbeam Drive
Wingerworth
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 6FY
Call direct on:
Tel01246 345777
About
This family fun wildlife walks starts with a 1 mile walk around The Avenues Country Park exploring the nature around us.
At the end of the walk, you will get a chance to do some bug netting and have a go at identifying what insects are roaming through the grasses.
You will then swap over to have a go at pond dipping and see what creatures are hiding below the water!
Booking essential
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Grid reference – SK 38882 68071
This is a circular walk
Family Friendly
1-5 stiles
Please bring a packed lunch
Organised by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Guide Prices
Free of charge. Booking essential.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Must be on a lead
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Easy access - suitable for pushchairs and all types of wheelchairs
- Description of route - Circular walk, rest stops as needed, 1-5 stiles Bring a packed lunch and binoculars if you have them
- Length of route (miles) - 1 mile
- Typical duration of route - 4 hours
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (A61 signposted Derby). Go straight on at 3 sets of traffic lights, then continue on A61 to roundabout and take 1st exit (Hornbeam Drive). Follow road to the Avenue country park.
From East Follow A617 to M1 motorway junction then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield . At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights go straight on. Select right hand lane and at roundabout take 3rd exit. At next roundabout (traffic light controlled) select right hand lane and take 3rd exit (A61 signposted Derby), then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by bus - go to Travelline for details. Or contact Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre by phone on 01246 345777 or by email at tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk
