Get Active in The Forest is a District wide project based at Rosliston Forestry Centre and is a way of being active, having fun and burning calories all at the same time.

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.

Regular Walks

Area	Theme	Day	Time	Contact Details	Meeting Point
Swadlincote	None	Wednesday	1pm	01283 563483	Swadlincote Surgery, Darklands Road
Willington	None	Every other Thursday of the month	1.30pm	01283 563483	Meet at Willington Marina Car Park
Swadlincote	None	Every Friday	2pm	01283 563483	Meet at Prestwood Surgery in Midway Road
Swadlincote	None	Every Wednesday	10am	01283 563483	Meet at Green Bank Leisure Centre, Civic Way
Newhall	None	Every Thursday	1.45pm	01283 563483	Meet at Newhall Surgery in High Street
Calke Abbey	None	every  Monday, except the 5th Monday of the month	2pm	01332 864813	Meet in main car park
Castle Gresley	None	Every Wednesday	1.00pm	01283 217592	from Castle Gresley Surgery, waiting area
Overseal	None	Tuesdays	1.30pm	01283 563483	Overseal Surgery
Hilton	None	Mondays	10.30am	01283 563483	The Hilton Brook Pub
Hilton	None	First and third Wednesdays of the month. June - September	6.30pm	01283 563483	The Hilton Brook Pub

NB there is a nominal charge made on some walks to cover refreshment costs.

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.

 

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 - £2.50/session (rate subsidised by Get Active in The Forest) for more info 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.

Cycling for Over 50's - At Staunton Harold (Meet at The Ferrers Centre Car Park). Tuesdays at 10am (starting 1st July 2008). 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 person if you borrow one of ours
(Limited bikes available so please ring 01283 563483 to book) For more information ring Lewis on 01283 595772

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:

Rosliston Forestry Centre website (external link)

Car Parking

Car parking is 50p for an hour, £1.50 for a day or £15 for an annual pass

Contact Details

Tel 01283 563483
Mobile 07976 081924
Email debbie@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk

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