Walk Well Derby
About Us
PLEASE NOTE - All walks are currently suspended until May 31st. Please check here for further updates.
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) |
| Allestree Park | Allestree Park | 1:00 |
| 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 |
| Derwent Valley Walk | Derwent Valley walk | 1:00 |
| 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 |
PLEASE NOTE - All walks are currently suspended until May 31st. Please check here for further updates.
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
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
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
Alvaston Evening walk - Wednesdays 6.30pm
Walk Leaders: Nola
Meet outside the café on Alvaston Park, DE24 8QQ
-- Postponed until spring 2020 --
-- NEW WALK STARTING FROM 9th January 2020 --
Derwent Valley walk - Thursdays 11am
Walk Leader: Jean
Meet at Derwent Valley Medical Practice, DE21 6AT
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
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
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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