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Shipley Country Park (Derbyshire)
Newest Review: ... that many people were deciding to ignore this. There are lots of mature woodlands within the estate and within these there are numerous footpaths, trails and bridleways.. These include nature trails, which are colour-coded depending on their level of difficulty. The easiest walks should be possible even for wheelchair users. There are over 18 miles of footpaths in total. The remnants of ... more  ... the area's coal mining past are still evident today, especially as you approach the park through the former mining towns of either Ilkeston or Heanor. It is probably fair to say, without offending anybody, that these are not the prettiest of towns and the...more |
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Shipley Country Park (Derbyshire): Shipley Country Park (1079 words)
by micksheff - written on 01.05.08 (Very useful, 159 readings)
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Shipley Country Park is located between Ilkeston and Heanor in Derbyshire, 10 miles to the north east of Derby and 11 miles to the west of Nottingham. The park covers an area of over 600 acres of open grassland, landscaped gardens, lakes and reservoirs and other recreational areas. This is an area of Derbyshire that I seldom visit, as I tend to prefer the more hilly areas of the Peak District National Park further to the north. However I did recently find myself "down south" so to speak and the Shipley Country Park was one of the places that I visited. The park opened to the public in 1976 and is managed by Derbyshire County Council. The ...
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