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Get Active offers a wide range of activities both to individuals and groups, these include:
Walking
A regular programme of led walks is available, including a monthly 'themed' walk.
Area | Level | Day | Time | Contact Details | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton | Beginner and intermediate | Monday | 10.30am | 01283 563483 | The Hilton Brook Pub |
Calke Abbey | Beginner and intermediate | every Monday, except the 5th Monday of the month | 2pm | 01332 864813 | Main car park, next to the house |
| Swadlincote | Beginner and intermediate | Monday | 2pm | 01283 563483 | Heartwood Surgery, Swadlincote Health Centre, Civic Way, Swadlincote |
| Rosliston | Pushchair walk | Tuesday | 10:30am | 01283 563483 | Rosliston Forestry Centre |
| Overseal | intermediate | Tuesday | 1.30pm | 01283 563483 | Overseal Surgery |
Swadlincote | Beginner | Wednesday | 10am | 01283 563483 | Green Bank Leisure Centre, Civic Way |
Swadlincote | Beginner | Wednesday | 1pm | 01283 563483 | Swadlincote Surgery, Darklands Road |
| Gresley | intermediate | Wednesday | 1pm | 01283 563483 | Gresley Dale Surgery, Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley |
| Rosliston | Exercise pushchair walk | Thursday | 10:30am | 01283 563483 | Rosliston Forestry Centre |
Willington | Beginner and intermediate | Thursday | 1.30pm | 01283 563483 | Canal car park, next to Green Dragon pub |
Newhall | Beginner and intermediate | Thursday | 1.45pm | 01283 563483 | Old Post Centre, High Street, Newhall |
Swadlincote | Beginner and intermediate | Friday | 2pm | 01283 563483 | Railway Inn, Midway Road, Swadlincote. |
NB there is a nominal charge made on some walks to cover refreshment costs.
For more walks, please see the printable 'Get Active in the Forest' brochure below related documents.
All walks are led by trained volunteer walk leaders and anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can get involved as regular free training is available.
Strolling strong
Every Thursday at 11:30am. £3 per person. Aimed at new mums and their babies/toddlers, this walk includes a variety of exercises along the route and will be led by an experienced fitness instructor. No need for a babysitter, bring the children with you. Suitable for all levels of fitness.
Outdoor activities
Activities include:
- Orienteering
- Laser Clay shooting
- Woodland laser combat
- Inflatable laser dome
- Archery ( includes ‘have a go’ sessions and formal courses)
- Birds of Prey
Group/corporate and party bookings taken – events and taster days available for individuals.
Tai chi
Classes every Tuesday 3 – 5pm at Rosliston - £3/session (rate subsidised by Get Active in The Forest) for more information ring 01283 563483 or email enquiries@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk
Cycling
Cycle hire is available at Rosliston - please see the Rosliston Forestry Centre website below for further information
Senior cycling - Fridays at 10am. Suitable for beginners or people that haven't been on a bike for a while. Sessions led by experienced leaders on safe cycle trails around the site. £1.50 per person if you bring your own bike, £3 per session if you borrow one of ours. For more information, ring Debbie on 01283 563483.
For further information about country walks and other events around the Rosliston area, please visit the Rosliston Forestry Centre website by using the link below.
Car parking
Car parking is 80p per hour, £2 per day or £20 for an annual pass
Contact details
Tel: 01283 563483
Online: contact form
email: enquiries@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk
Related documents
The following document is in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can download the PDF software for free from the Adobe website (opens in a new window)
