1991 - 2026
Come rain or shine, we have been walking for 35 Years!
Walk Leaders Needed: would you be able to lead a walk or are thinking about offering and want some help to lead a walk? Email us on [email protected]
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Sunday 15th February, 2026: Ilam Park to Throwley
Walk leaders: Angela Hi Everyone, here are the details of our February walk. Meet at the National Trust Ilam Park Main Car Park DE6 2AZ at 10.30am prompt (best to arrive at least 20 minutes to put on boots and parking payments). The what3words link is: https://map.what3words.com/sparrows.splash.sectors The National Trust car park is free for members otherwise it is £8 for over 4 hours. Cash only at the machine or card tickets from the bookshop or cafe (open 10am till 3pm). There is also free parking in Ilam, outside of the National Trust Park. Toilets are near the Manifold Tea Room cafe. The YHA also serves meals. This lovely scenic walk reveals fabulous views of the Manifold valley and Thorpe Cloud. Starting at the gorgeous historic National Trust property in Ilam park. Hills and valleys can be viewed for miles. The walk includes a pleasant stroll passing historic River Lodge beside the River Manifold then continues uphill passing a limestone kiln. It continues across Throwley cottages, Moor as well as farm and hall. Near the end you will see fabulous views of Castern Hall which is bring renovated. The walk is about 7 miles with a shorter option for those who want it. There is a climb at the start, some muddy fields and a few easily passable styles. Dogs need to be on leads as there are sheep. Most of the walk is along a well marked track. This is used by occasional cyclists and motorists too. There is a great Manifold tea room (10 - 3) and the YHA Ilam Hall serves meals available 17:00 – 20:30 with a licensed bar. We look forward to seeing you on the day Notts HD New to Nottingham HD?
For those of you who have not walked with us before, we normally bring a packed lunch and walk for around 4 - 4.5 hours, with some people stopping for tea & refreshments before and afterwards. What to bring If you are new, you might want to read what you need to bring (food, drink, clothing) and a bit more general information about the walks on our general info page on this site. 
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Come for a hike with us...?WELCOME TO OUR WALKS
We're a friendly group of lesbians who meet every month, usually every third Sunday. We normally walk 6-8 miles in the Peak District, Leicestershire or Nottinghamshire, and always end with a tea shop or pub! The group has been active for over 35 years and all the walks are led by volunteers. See our walks list and join us next time. Links to other walking groupsThere are other lesbian waking groups based in the Midlands and Peak District, including Sheffield, Derby and Peak Rufties. You can find their contact details are on our links and events page
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