Three weeks from today, Friday 3rd March, will be our next outdoor walk and I have found another venue were there are no parking charges!!
Wyver Lane nature reserve may not be known to many people, but birders know it as the birding jewel in the crown for Belper. It is a long narrow winding road, running north and on the west side of the Derwent.
So we have the two alternative ways of getting to the site.
We can meet at 10.00am (prompt) to drive to the site, which should not take more than 15 minutes, and I can take 5 people in my car (including me!!). We would leave to come back after 2 hours at 12.15.
This should mean that from parking at Park Farm, to getting back to the car, would be well within the free 3 hours parking (9.45 > 12.45.) To avoid parking charges, arrive as close as possible to 10.00am!!
OR
Meet at 10.15 at Wyver Lane. The route is up the A6 to Belper, turn left at Strutts Mill, the turn to Ashbourne (A517). After 100 yards turn right at the sharp left bend, and right again into Wyver Lane. Initially the narrow lane passes cottages on the left and then progresses for about 1 mile in a tree lined lane. When the lane opens out, there is an interpretation board on the right, and a field gate on the left. Park where possible but sensibly. I understand that it is now possible to drive further down the lane allegedly to a small car park, which I will try and research before the day.
You may be aware of all the publicity about closing Derby libraries. Allestree is involved in the saga and as a volunteer I watch developments without any more information than is in the press. The future of the bird club may depend on the outcome for the library.
David
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