Breeze Derby - Shipley Country Park to Barefoot in the Park

We will be heading out of Shipley Country Park via the NCN67 down to the Erewash Canal. We follow the canal for a short distance before heading into Ilkeston (possible detour onto Bennerley Viaduct) There is a hill leading up to Victoria Park which will make a cafe stop all the more rewarding. After refreshments we shall follow the bridleway down to the Nutbrook Trail and back to Shipley Country Park.

The route will take us from Shipley Country Park over to Victoria Park, Ilkeston to visit the Barefoot in the Park Cafe.

We will be riding on various surfaces, e.g. tarmac, compacted gravel, tow path.

We shall be stopping for refreshments at the Barefoot in the Park kiosk within Victoria Park. There are toilet facilities and indoor/outdoor seating. Contactless payment available at the kiosk, however take cash just in case. (no food available for special dietary requirements)

Please bring with you a helmet, clothing appropriate to changing weather conditions during the ride, a puncture kit/spare innertube, mobile phone and cash.

First-timers welcome!