Walk Well Derby
About Us
Walk Well runs short, free health walks in Derby that are suitable for people of all ages, including children (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). The walks take in local parks, countryside and residential areas of Derby City.
You don’t need to book for these and can simply turn up, although please arrive before the walk start time so we don’t go without you! You are advised to dress suitably for the weather conditions, wear comfortable, supportive footwear and bring a drink.
The Walk Well Scheme links closely with the Livewell Service, which helps people in Derby to lead a healthy lifestyle. For more information on Livewell, please go to www.livewellderby.co.uk
Our Walks
Walk name | Route options available | Length (hours) |
Alvaston Evening Walk | Alvaston Evening Walk | 1:00 |
Alvaston Riverside walk | Alvaston Riverside walk Alvaston Riverside walk Alvaston Riverside walk | 1:00 0:15 0:30 |
Arboretum Park walk | Arboretum Park walk | 0:45 |
Canines & Co. Dog walk | Canines & Co. Dog walk | 1:30 |
Chaddesden Park Walk | Chaddesden Park walk | 0:45 |
Darley Park Walk | Darley Park Walk | 1:15 |
Elvaston Castle Walk | Elvaston Castle Walk | 1:00 |
Littleover Parks walk | Littleover Parks walk | 1:00 |
Markeaton Park Walk | Markeaton Park Walk | 1:00 |
Mickleover Community Walk | Mickleover Community Walk Mickleover Community Walk Mickleover Community Walk | 1:00 0:30 0:45 |
Mickleover Perimeter walk | Mickleover Perimeter walk | 1:30 |
Normanton Park walk | Normanton Park walk Normanton Park walk Normanton Park walk | 0:45 0:15 0:30 |
Oakwood Woodland walk | Springwood Leisure Centre | 1:00 |
Old Canal Path Walk | Osmaston Park Community Centre | 1:30 |
Sinfin Nature Reserve Walk | Sinfin Nature Reserve Walk | 0:45 |
Sunday Canal Path walk | Sunday Canal Path walk | 1:15 |
The following walks take place every week, unless stated (subject to change):
Beginners walks (up to 45 mins)
Walks have flat routes with even ground. Shorter walks (10-30 mins) are also available as part of each walk
Arboretum Park walk - Tuesdays 9.15am
Walk Leader: Lorraine
Meet at the Reginald Street entrance to the park, DE23 8FG
Chaddesden Park walk - Tuesdays 11am
Walk Leader: Roger, Ralph & Jane
Meet at Chaddesden Park car park, DE21 6LA
Normanton Park walk - Wednesdays 10am
Walk Leader: Brenda & Alan
Meet at Normanton Park Warwick Avenue entrance, DE23 8DA
Alvaston Riverside walk - Thursdays 12noon
Walk Leaders: Alan & Bill
Meet outside the café on Alvaston Park, DE24 8QQ
Intermediate walks (45-90 mins)
Walks may have some inclines and uneven ground
-- NEW WALK STARTING FROM 22nd JULY 2019 --
Elvaston Castle walk - Mondays 10am (please note this walk takes place every 2 weeks from 22nd July 2019)
Walk Leaders: Caroline, Roger, Ralph
Meet at the front of the main Elvaston Castle car park, DE72 3EP
Mickleover Community walk - Mondays 10.15am
Walk Leaders: Sandra, Andy W, Bharti, Garry
Meet in the café - Mickleover Community Centre, DE3 0DA
Oakwood Woodland walk - Tuesdays 9.30am
Walk Leaders: Sharon B & Emma
Meet in Springwood Leisure Centre reception, DE21 2RQ
-- please note new (earlier) start time --
Darley Park walk - Tuesdays 1.15pm
Walk Leader: Sharon G & Bill
Meet outside the main entrance of the Council House , DE1 2FS
Markeaton Park walk - Wednesdays 10am
Walk Leaders: Bharti, Garry & Laraine
Meet at Streatham Road Community Room, Mackworth, DE22 4AY
-- please note new meeting point --
Alvaston Evening walk - Wednesdays 6.30pm
Walk Leaders: Nola
Meet outside the café on Alvaston Park, DE24 8QQ
Alvaston Riverside walk - Thursdays 12noon
Walk Leaders: Alan & Bill
Meet outside the café on Alvaston Park, DE24 8QQ
Mickleover Perimeter walk - Thursdays 6.45pm
Walk Leaders: Sandra, Andy W
Meet at Mickleover Library, DE3 0EA
Walk not suitable for pushchairs/wheelchairs
Old Canal Path walk - Fridays 10am
Walk Leaders: Bill
Meet at Osmaston Park Community Centre, DE24 9HY
Walk not suitable for pushchairs/wheelchairs
Littleover Parks walk - the second Saturday of every month 2pm
Walk Leader: Gill & Brenda
Meet at King George V playing fields car park, DE23 3ET
-- NEW WALK STARTING FROM 28th JULY 2019 --
Sunday Canal Path walk - Sundays 8.30am
Walk Leaders: Michelle, Andrea, Denise
Meet on the canal path next to Aldi (Coleman Street), DE24 8NH
Please contact Michelle on 07746 544039 before attending
-- NEW WALK STARTING FROM 4th AUGUST 2019 --
Canines & Co. Dog walk - the first Sunday of every month 10am
Walk Leader: Nola
Meet outside the café on Alvaston Park, DE24 8QQ
Aimed at dog walkers, but walkers without dogs are still very welcome!
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Sunday Canal Path walk 08:30 Canines & Co. Dog walk 10:00 |
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Mickleover Community Walk 10:15 |
Arboretum Park walk 09:15 Oakwood Woodland walk 09:30 Chaddesden Park Walk 11:00 Darley Park Walk 13:15 |
Normanton Park walk 10:00 Markeaton Park Walk 10:00 Alvaston Evening Walk 18:30 |
Alvaston Riverside walk 12:00 Mickleover Perimeter walk 18:45 |
Old Canal Path Walk 10:00 |
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Sunday Canal Path walk 08:30 |
Elvaston Castle Walk 10:00 Mickleover Community Walk 10:15 |
Arboretum Park walk 09:15 Oakwood Woodland walk 09:30 Chaddesden Park Walk 11:00 Darley Park Walk 13:15 |
Normanton Park walk 10:00 Markeaton Park Walk 10:00 Alvaston Evening Walk 18:30 |
Alvaston Riverside walk 12:00 Mickleover Perimeter walk 18:45 |
Old Canal Path Walk 10:00 |
Littleover Parks walk 14:00 |
Sunday Canal Path walk 08:30 |
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Mickleover Community Walk 10:15 |
Arboretum Park walk 09:15 Oakwood Woodland walk 09:30 Chaddesden Park Walk 11:00 Darley Park Walk 13:15 |
Normanton Park walk 10:00 Markeaton Park Walk 10:00 Alvaston Evening Walk 18:30 |
Alvaston Riverside walk 12:00 Mickleover Perimeter walk 18:45 |
Old Canal Path Walk 10:00 |
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Sunday Canal Path walk 08:30 |
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Elvaston Castle Walk 10:00 Mickleover Community Walk 10:15 |
Oakwood Woodland walk 09:30 |
Alvaston Evening Walk 18:30 |
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Sunday Canal Path walk 08:30 |
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