Car/Bus Ramble: East Midlands Airport Circular

Start time: Arrive 10.15am for 10.30am. Walk: 6 miles. Meet at the East Midlands Aeropark, Hill Top, Castle Donington, DE74 2PR. It is a popular six-mile circular walking route that follows the outer boundary of the airport, with fantastic viewpoints for watching plane take-offs and landings. The route mixes aviation views with quiet countryside, looping through local woodlands, open meadows and historic country lanes. A mix of grass, paved tracks, packed dirt and gravel. The path features five unique, locally designed sculptures and multiple plane spotting viewpoints. The East Midlands Aeropark is an aviation museum and houses several historic aircraft. The café at the Aeropark offers snacks and drinks or if you bring your own food there is picnic site at the eastern end of the runway. There are also local pubs nearby at Castle Donnington and Diseworth if the weather is bad.

Leader: Mark R and Jane R, Mob: 07896725396

Direction by car: Park for a small fee at the East Midlands Aeropark, Hill Top, Castle Donington, DE74 2PR
Direction by bus: The local Skylink bus services run frequently and drop off passengers directly at several joining points along the perimeter trail, including East Midlands Aeropark

Important to know: There are usually 10-15 people on these walks. A lot of the walkers will be club members and are not on the Meetup website.
To book a place on the walk: text Jane R on 07896 725396
to give the leader some idea of numbers or sign up on Meetup.
Please state your name, your contact details, the title and date of the
walk when booking.
Non-walkers are invited to join us for lunch. Please advise the organiser in advance.
What to bring: Please dress appropriately for a country walk. Wear proper walking boots, bring a rucksack with liquid refreshment and some waterproof clothes depending on the weather forecast for the day.

© Oliver Mills (cc-by-sa/2.0) geograph.org.uk/p/6522665
East Midlands Airport from Diseworth Road, Castle Donington, taken Monday, 29 June, 2020