Because of
its size and varied landscapes, Allestree Park provides much scope for
outdoor recreation of all kinds. There is, indeed, the golf course and
the lake for angling, but there is much more to do than this.
You can spend a whole day walking in the Park without retracing your
steps. Walking is made much more pleasurable if you take the time to
take in the magnificent views and to look at natural features - ranging
from wild flowers to butterflies and birds.
The woods are particularly good for many species of fungi, especially
in autumn and there are several magnificent trees of great age.
Allestree Park is a wonderful facility for enjoying the outdoors and
learning about the natural world and has long been used as a venue for
guided walks and other activities by the City Council and other
organisations.
The Friends have organised several of these, including activity days
for young people in collaboration with the City Council. Participants
are able to enjoy a variety of things, including bird-box making, bug
hunts and pond-dipping.
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On the Golf Course - with views across the Derwent Valley
There must be very few courses more scenic than that of Allestree Park.
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An angler on the Lower Lake
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| An August Bank Holiday in the Park
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A Veteran tree walk:
Neil Granthier, one of Allestree Parks' rangers addressing a party in front of one of the Park's venerable giants.
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| A Veteran tree walk:
Participants measuring a giant oak. |
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Children’s Activity Day:
Making a bird nesting box
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Children’s Activity Day:
‘Treasure’ Hunt
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Photos 1-5 by Bill Grange 6&7 by Derby evening Telegraph
Allestree Park Nature Trail
There
is a free nature trail leaflet for Allestree Park, produced by Derby
City Council. The route starts at the main car park and includes a
circuit of the Lake, following numbered posts.
Click
on the picture on the right to go to Derby City Council's Walks and
Nature Trails page - click on the nature trail for Allestree Park to
see and print out a copy of the leaflet.
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