Walking at Shipley Country Park

Family group walking - Shipley Hill (43.1kb)

With 20 miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore and enjoy, including the Nutbrook Trail that runs through the park, Shipley Country Park welcomes walkers.


Self-guided walks

The following leaflets are available at the visitor centre:

  • A map of the park highlighting the footpaths and bridleways (free). You can download a map of Shipley Country Park from the related documents section on this web page.
  • A wide range of self-guided walks leaflets. Some of  these walks pass through the park, while the others are in and around the boroughs of Amber Valley or Erewash (free)
  • A 'Walking For Health in Shipley Country Park' leaflet (with three suggested routes) (free)
  • Two self-guided 'Discovery Trails' (small charge applies).

Guided walks 

Throughout the year the rangers lead a range of guided walks. Please pick up a free events booklet at the park's visitor centre, or visit our Activities and Events page for further information.

Shipley Country Park is also involved with the organisation of 'Autumn Footprints - The Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival'. A free programme is available from July to September each year.

Health walking

A number of 'Walking For Health' groups use the park on a regular basis and they welcome new members. Please contact us for group details. A free leaflet is also available - please see Self-Guided walks section on this web page.

Dog walking

Shipley Country Park is well known for being a dog-friendly site, and welcomes responsible owners and their dogs. Poop scoop bags are available from the Visitor Centre.

Walks with a difference

You can download a map of Shipley Country Park from the related documents section on this web page.

If you require this document in another format please contact Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.

For further information please contact the visitor centre on 01773 719961 or email countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk

Related documents

The following documents are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can download the PDF software for free from the Adobe website (opens in a new window)

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