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Main Instructor:

Ralph Eales

Hosted By:

Ralph Eales

Walk Description:

A weekend 'gentle-paced' Explorer WALX in the peaceful and historic Calke Abbey Parkland.

Tramway North Trail

Via St Giles’ Church, the Dimminsdale Spur of the Tramway Trail, the Tramway Trail north towards Ticknall. At Henson’s Coppice we turn right off the tramway towards White Hollow Farm and onwards towards Calke Explore before turning right through Poker’s Leys along the Red Walk and ending back at the cafe for a brew and cake! Approximately 3.5 miles. 

Please note: Allow 1h 45 minutes

Non-WALX members are welcome.

Join Ralph and John in the cafe afterwards.   

You must be a member of the National Trust for these walks. Bring your membership cards with you to enter the park. 

Join as a monthly member for unlimited classes for £34.50 or get a 20% discount on walks with a pre-paid amount. Today's walk is included in your DD. 

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a walk, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 24 hours’ notice on weekend walks.  Please do not self-cancel without contacting the Walk Leader in the first instance as the refund will be at the discretion of Sam Armstrong. It is inconsequential for DD members. 

You are asked to contact your WALX master or Coach by phone, leaving a voicemail or send an sms text to the number below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start promptly. 

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any changes to your medical records or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks or accidents. 

Ralph Eales - 07771765021

John Beddoes - 07976259402 

Location Notes:

Bring your membership card along for entry into the park.