About

Start time 10am

Moderate 6.8 miles, 3.5 hours, 1 stile

STARTING POINT Branston Water Park DE14 3HD Car park on site

Witness how the Trent and Mersey Canal played a part in the town's industrial history and how old gravel workings have been transformed into a nature reserve, now bustling with birdlife. You will pass the historic Sinai House, enjoy wonderful views from the Needwood scarp, walk through ancient woodlands and complete the links with the future by visiting new woodlands planted as part of the developing National Forest.

Walk organiser: Get Active in the Forest
Contact: Get.Active@southderbyshire.gov.uk

For more details on this walk, and the full list of 90+ walks see the National forest Walking Festival 2024 Guide here. Many are free to join!