1. We walked Derby to Ilkeston on a dry, sunny winters day. There are seven steps at the bridge entrance to take you onto the pavement. 0.1 km from start — 18 May 2024
2. The road out of Chaddesden and into countryside. 4.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
3. Looking back to the gate that takes you onto the safer footpath parallel to Morley Road. This part of Morley Road is short but cars using are fast and there is no pavement. 5.7 km from start — 18 May 2024
4. The footpaths on this route can be muddy. 5.7 km from start — 18 May 2024
5. The exit from the first footpath. Use this to get to the next field's footpath. 5.9 km from start — 18 May 2024
6. The entrance to Locko Park. Take care when crossing Morley Road during peak traffic times. 6 km from start — 18 May 2024
7. The paths through Locko Park are tarmacced and wide. 6.2 km from start — 18 May 2024
8. Passing the lake in Locko Park 6.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
9. The gate exiting Locko Park. There is a walk uphill to this gate - steepest incline at this point is 7%. 8.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
10. Crossing the A6096 Spondon Road and you come to the bridleway that will take you to Dale Abbey. This section of of the route follows the Midshires Way. 8.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
11. Columbine Farm. Take the path right to continue the route. 9.2 km from start — 18 May 2024
12. The gate to take you into Ockbrook Wood. 9.6 km from start — 18 May 2024
13. The gate that exits Ockbrook Wood and the Midshires Way and onto Dale Abbey. 9.9 km from start — 18 May 2024
14. Coming out of Dale Abbey you will walk past a small playing field on your left. Immediately after the play field you will come to a stile taking you across fields. 10.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
15. A narrow footbridge crossing a stream between fields. You will cross 5 such bridges between here and Ilkeston. 11.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
16. Another footbridge. All are well constructed and maintained. 11.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
17. This bridge is notable for the steps after it leading to the top of the rise. 11.8 km from start — 18 May 2024
18. This stile marks the beginning of Kirk Hallam. 12.2 km from start — 18 May 2024
19. The alleyway taking you from fields onto residential roads. The alleyway is wide. 12.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
20. The road crossing into Kirk Hallam Lake and Meadows. 13.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
21. Passing the lake - the path is tarmacced and smooth. 13.6 km from start — 18 May 2024
22. The bridge crossing Nut Brook into the Meadows. It is wide and well maintained. 13.8 km from start — 18 May 2024
23. The footpath and barrier exiting the Meadows onto Derby Road. 14.1 km from start — 18 May 2024
24. Across Derby Road, cycle barrier showing the entrance of the Nut Brook Trail. This is the narrowest part of the route at 36cm at the top of the barrier. 14.1 km from start — 18 May 2024
25. The final barrier on the route, this is the beginning of Ilkeston. The foot path is on the right - with is 45 cm. 14.8 km from start — 18 May 2024
26. Walking into Ilkeston with the United Reform Church ahead. This part of the route is uphill with a maximum incline of 6% 15.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
27. The end of the route - Ilkeston Market Place. 15.7 km from start — 18 May 2024