Grid Ref: SK 49306370

Owners:Rowthorne Trail Derbyshire County Councils Countryside Service, Teversal Trail Nottinghamshire County Council, Skegby Trail Ashfield District Council. The Meden Trail District of Bolsover and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. 

Habitat:A wonderful network of reclaimed railway lines allowing access into the magnesian limestone landscape for the natural historian. Walks through mature woodland, overlooking flower meadows and sheltered sunspots. A great place to watch the world go by.

Access:Visitors to The Rowthorne Trail can park at 476648. The Teversal Trails can be accessed from the Teversal Visitor Centre at SK479615. Here there are toilets and snack facilities provided by the volunteers of the Teversal Visitor Centre. For further details on the Rowthorne Trail: Derbyshire County Council Countryside Service, The Countryside Centre, 23 Market Street Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9JE 01246 866960 or email, claycrosscountryside@Derbyshire.gov.uk 

Specialities:The Teversal Trail has a pond with a small colony of Emerald Damselfly Lestes sponsa. The sheltered sections of the Trails allow areas for hawker dragonflies to hunt and sun themselves.

Other Natural history interest in the summer: The Trails are a delight in the summer, allowing even the hardened dragonfly and birding enthusiast to discover the joys of botany and butterflies. Limestone specialities such as Yellow Wort can be found with excellent displays of orchids. 23 species of Butterfly have been recorded in the last 10 years so take a second look at this wonderful piece of countryside. >

Grub Stops:'Darter Class'. Volunteers including the odd birder or two run Teversal Visitor Centre SK 479615. Ask if Loz or Archie are in and catch up on what's about. The centre offers buttered toast and cherry slices washed down with a good brew of tea amongst a selection of snacks. Visitors can make use of the Toilets provided which include Disabled Facilities. There is room for baby changing too if required. Car parking is available if you wish to continue your day exploring the Trails Network.

Associated Sites:The Hardwick Estate, Pleasley Colliery.