Draggletail Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 3 minutes ago, cressida said: just my cup of tea - or Pimms The number of times I did that walk. And when I fell really in love, even more, every day for ages. My real life cup of tea is Assam, two bags with little milk. Never had a Pimms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Just now, Draggletail said: The number of times I did that walk. And when I fell really in love, even more, every day for ages. My real life cup of tea is Assam, two bags with little milk. Never had a Pimms! I end up giving the fruit to my son though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 1 minute ago, cressida said: Why ? It's on the side of a very steep hill. However a walk around Treeton dyke is very pleasant, half under trees other side a bit open, look at it on Google Earth, there is a slight hill around the boat club house, and a gentle slope upto Washfield Lane that's the best place to park, then walk down to the Dyke by the side of the railway line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Just now, Uggy said: It's on the side of a very steep hill. However a walk around Treeton dyke is very pleasant, half under trees other side a bit open, look at it on Google Earth, there is a slight hill around the boat club house, and a gentle slope upto Washfield Lane that's the best place to park, then walk down to the Dyke by the side of the railway line Sounds nice, is it safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Just now, cressida said: Sounds nice, is it safe? It is in this weather, but it can be slippy when it's been wet, a weekend is usually best when the water skiers are on the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotequila Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 Porter Brook trail sounds good, however where could we park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin C Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Although not entirely covered by trees the canal towpath is mostly in the shade and is very much flat from Victoria Quays to Tinsley Top Lock. It's been resurfaced as far as Staniforth Road and the volunteers are currently working on the next stretch as far as Worksop Road aqueduct. The Five Weirs Walk through Salmon Pastures and also between East Coast Road and Stevenson Road also has a fair amount of tree cover (and is mostly flat too). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin C Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Map of the 'Blue Loop' (comprising the canal towpath and Five Weirs Walk). Please note though that the Five Weirs Walk is STILL closed between Washford Bridge and East Coast Road due to flood damage sustained in 2019). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 (edited) 10 hours ago, cressida said: I end up giving the fruit to my son though. I have it as part of my 5 a day Edited July 19 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
despritdan Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Shirtcliffe Woods at Woodhouse is nice. The entrance is on Beaver Hill Road just below the Junction with Badger Road. There's also the Shirebrook Valley, the entrance is a narrow lane off Coisley Hill just past the roundabout and there's a large car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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