Kirkby Park

Downs, Moorland in Nottinghamshire Ashfield

England

Kirkby Park

The church garden, St Wilfrid's The church garden is how this is described on a sign at the front of the church. It includes a garden of remembrance. — The church garden, St Wilfrid's Credit: Bill Boaden

Kirkby Park is a picturesque area located in Nottinghamshire, England, known for its stunning downs and moorland landscapes. With a total area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The park is characterized by its rolling hills, open grasslands, and expansive moorlands, providing visitors with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The downs in Kirkby Park are abundant in diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The moorland areas feature an array of heather and gorse, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape, particularly during the summer months.

The park offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails cater to various levels of difficulty, ensuring there is something for everyone, from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes. Along the way, visitors may come across historic landmarks and ancient ruins, adding a touch of history and intrigue to their outdoor experience.

Kirkby Park is also home to a variety of recreational activities. Many visitors engage in picnics, kite flying, and photography, taking advantage of the park's idyllic setting. Additionally, the park provides opportunities for horse riding and cycling, with designated routes and facilities available.

With its stunning downs, moorland landscapes, and diverse recreational activities, Kirkby Park in Nottinghamshire offers a wonderful escape into nature for both locals and tourists alike.

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The church garden, St Wilfrid's The church garden is how this is described on a sign at the front of the church. It includes a garden of remembrance.

The church garden, St Wilfrid's

The church garden is how this is described on a sign at the front of the church. It includes a garden of remembrance.

St Wilfrid's Churchyard Extension A little bit further along Castle Hill from the church. The former Bentinck Pit used to be in the valley ahead.

St Wilfrid's Churchyard Extension

A little bit further along Castle Hill from the church. The former Bentinck Pit used to be in the valley ahead.

Valley below Castle Hill The valley produces some of the headwaters of the River Erewash. Some of the southern suburbs of Kirkby-in-Ashfield are seen on the other side.

Valley below Castle Hill

The valley produces some of the headwaters of the River Erewash. Some of the southern suburbs of Kirkby-in-Ashfield are seen on the other side.

St Wilfrid's Park I think the route only has this name because of houses which have been built to the right which require this road as access. It follows the line of a former railway.

St Wilfrid's Park

I think the route only has this name because of houses which have been built to the right which require this road as access. It follows the line of a former railway.

Land being developed by Spring Meadow I don&#039;t know what this development is. Until fairly recently, the land was a field.

Land being developed by Spring Meadow

I don't know what this development is. Until fairly recently, the land was a field.

Track to Meadow Farm The track is a turning off Park Lane in the Erewash valley. It is also a public bridleway.

Track to Meadow Farm

The track is a turning off Park Lane in the Erewash valley. It is also a public bridleway.

Harvested field in the Erewash valley Looking up the hill towards Kirkby-in-Ashfield where the spire of St Wilfrid&#039;s Church is prominent.

Harvested field in the Erewash valley

Looking up the hill towards Kirkby-in-Ashfield where the spire of St Wilfrid's Church is prominent.

Track to Meadow Farm The track is going under the former railway servicing Bentinck Pit, and there are three separate spans to go under.

Track to Meadow Farm

The track is going under the former railway servicing Bentinck Pit, and there are three separate spans to go under.

Footpath to Kirkby Park The path is in the Erewash valley and the river flows where the gate can be seen ahead. A bit of Lower Portland Farm can be seen in the trees.

Footpath to Kirkby Park

The path is in the Erewash valley and the river flows where the gate can be seen ahead. A bit of Lower Portland Farm can be seen in the trees.

Path to Kirkby-in-Ashfield The path will go past Meadow Farm which is seen on the left.

Path to Kirkby-in-Ashfield

The path will go past Meadow Farm which is seen on the left.

River Erewash The river is noted for marking the boundary between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire but this early part of its course is all in Nottinghamshire.

River Erewash

The river is noted for marking the boundary between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire but this early part of its course is all in Nottinghamshire.

Path to Kirkby-in-Ashfield Kirkby-in-Ashfield is seen on the hill ahead. The path runs beside the River Erewash.

Path to Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Kirkby-in-Ashfield is seen on the hill ahead. The path runs beside the River Erewash.

Path to Pinxton The path follows the north side of the River Erewash. It is about to go under a dismantled railway which used to service Bentinck Colliery.

Path to Pinxton

The path follows the north side of the River Erewash. It is about to go under a dismantled railway which used to service Bentinck Colliery.

Footpath to Selston The path has to cross the River Erewash here, before running alongside the M1 motorway for a bit.

Footpath to Selston

The path has to cross the River Erewash here, before running alongside the M1 motorway for a bit.

Path to Pinxton The path is about to go under the M1 motorway. The motorway marks the end of a pleasant green stretch next to the River Erewash.

Path to Pinxton

The path is about to go under the M1 motorway. The motorway marks the end of a pleasant green stretch next to the River Erewash.

Path to Pinxton On the western side of the M1 motorway, the path follows a diverted route through dormant industrial land.

Path to Pinxton

On the western side of the M1 motorway, the path follows a diverted route through dormant industrial land.

Brookhill Road Access to Brookhill Industrial Estate.

Brookhill Road

Access to Brookhill Industrial Estate.

Reader Cement Products The headquarters of a cement manufacturer.

Reader Cement Products

The headquarters of a cement manufacturer.

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Kirkby Park is located at Grid Ref: SK4754 (Lat: 53.082453, Lng: -1.2854896)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Ashfield

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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