The 10 Milers

Monday 23rd March 2026. Packington to Sence Valley and back, led by Christine

Just 4 of us gathered at Packington Recreation ground. It was a dry and mild day as we walked towards Spring Lane. A few dry days had improved the lane and we didn’t see too much mud. From the top of Spring Lane we walked into Jubilee Woods where we stopped by the lake for a short break. We then picked up the National Forest Way to Sence Valley trying to avoid the mud. We stopped briefly for coffee and a snack before heading back towards Normanton where we picked up the NFW path back to Packington for coffee and cake.

There will no walk in May as the date falls on Bank Holiday Monday. However during May there are plenty of guided walks during the National Forest Walking Festival. Walks range from a few miles to 16 miles if you are feeling energetic! https://nationalforest.org

Our next walk will be on Monday 27th July starting from Ticknall Village Hall

Monday 26th January 2026. Ticknall to Foremark, led by Christine

5 of us met at Ticknall Village hall on a rather cloudy but dry day. We set of along the National Forest way and at the Hangman’s stone we turned left and headed towards Foremark Reservoir. Water levels are surprisingly still quite low despite the recent wet weather. We continued along the National Forest way towards Carvers Rocks before following a bridle path towards Repton and Milton. We then followed a muddy path before rejoining the National Forest Way back to Ticknall.

Just under 10 miles. On our return we all enjoyed a hot drink and homemade cake.

Monday 3rd November 2025. Ticknall to Melbourne, led by Christine

Just two of us started the walk from Ticknall on a dry mild day in November. We made our way along Chapel street and through Stanton Woods and Robin Woods towards Woodend Cottage. We crossed a field to St Brides and then walked around the lake at Melbourne where we stopped for refreshments at the little cabin. We walked to Staunton Harold Reservoir and followed the path to enter Calke Estate. The final bit of the walk was through Serpentine Woods and back onto the tramway trail to Ticknall. Finishing with homemade cake and coffee (joined by an extra for the tea and cake!).

Please note future walks will be on the 4th Monday of the month starting at 9.30am

Monday 1st September 2025. Ticknall to Foremark, led by Christine

Our first longer walk started with 4 of us at the WI garden seat in Market street. As we all had already walked to the starting point we inadvertently added another mile to the walk!

We walked along the Tamworth road and walked through the golf course and then taking a footpath through Willesley Woods to Oakthorpe. We then joined part of the Ivanhoe Way before turning towards Moira Furnace for a brief rest and refreshment. We then followed the National Forest Way into Hicks Lodge and back into Ashby - a total of 11 miles.

All of us were able to complete the U3A walk the next day with out too many aching muscles!

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