Nordic Walking Taster
Type:Walking Event
Water Meadow Lane
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8XP
About
Come and join us to experience the benefits of walking with Nordic poles.
You will learn the difference between walking with and without poles, how to get more from your walks and why living the Scandinavian lifestyle is a great way to improve your health and wellbeing.
We’ll meet in the main car park at Holmebrook Valley Park, free parking and toilet facilities are available. We’ll be taking a walk around the lake with our Nordic poles to enjoy the wildlife. This way you can experience the benefits of Nordic Walking first hand.
Nordic poles will be provided.
Booking essential
Starting point – Homlebrook Valley Park Main Car Park
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Grid reference - SK 46448 70873
This is a circular walk
1-5 stiles
Organised by Chesterfield Nordic Walking
Guide Prices
Free of charge. Booking essential.
Facilities
Catering
- On-site light refreshments - Holmebrook Valley Country Park Café
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets - Toilets available at some point on route
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Leisurely Not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs
- Description of route - Circular walk, 1-5 stiles, rest stops as required
- Length of route (miles) - 3 miles
- Typical duration of route - 3 hours
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right lane and take 2nd exit. Keep to right hand lane and go straight on through traffic lights and round 'Crooked Spire' Church. Select right hand lane. At traffic lights go straight on. Keep to right hand lane as approach large roundabout with car park in middle. Follow signs to Sheffield round the roundabout. At mini roundabout take 1st exit (B6051, Newbold Road). Go straight on at all mini roundabouts. At traffic lights select right lane and go straight on. Follow road for approx ½ mile and turn left into Water Meadow Lane. Follow road to end and turn into Holmebrook Valley Park car park.
From East Take A617 to M1 motorway junction, then follow route from North/South.
From West Take A619 to Chesterfield. Pass Brookfield Community School on left and, at traffic lights, turn left onto Storrs Road. Follow road to end and, at mini roundabout take 1st exit. Take first right turn (Slack Lane). At roundabout take 2nd exit (B6150). At next roundabout take 2nd exit (B6150). At traffic lights select left lane and turn left. Follow road for approx ½ mile and turn left into Water Meadow Lane. Follow road to end and turn into Holmebrook Valley Park car park.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 2½ miles away
Not accessible by public transport