Entry Level Photography Walk Session at Bennerley Viaduct

Event Details:

• Come down and walk around underneath and on-top of Bennerley Viaduct with your phone or camera and take in its beutiful surroundings through the eye of a lense.
• Take photos for future Friends of Bennerley Viaduct promotional marketing and the annual calendar.
• Whether your a pro, beginer, student or anywhere in-between... Come along and join in.
• Bring plenty of water for hydration!
• Remember suncream in case of a heatwave!
• Most suitable for any ages 15+, though younger children are welcome.

• Tickets should be booked only for children taking part: adults and non-participating children do not need a ticket, but are welcome to come along we respect that families come in many sizes!

• Our events are always free but please consider donating generously to keep our project growing. We accept digital qr code scanning payments, but please use cash where you can so we retain full value. Cheques are also welcome.

Practical Details:

• This event requires a moderate section of walking with stair routes only.
• Sturdy shoes are recommended.
• We always welcome dogs but they must be kept on leads at all times!

How to get here: DO NOT FOLLOW THE POSTCODE. It is provided to help you find the area, but the viaduct has no postcode.

Special extra parking is provided in a compound underneath the viaduct. Access via Newtons Lane off Awsworth Road (what3words reference: ///played.reds.whites). If you are coming from Nottingham (A6096, Shilo Way) turn RIGHT onto Newtons Lane then turn RIGHT again just before the railway bridge. If you are coming from Ilkeston, it is your first LEFT after the railway bridge. It can be tricky navigating this road as digital map systems show Newtons Lane as Awsworth Road, we highly recommend using what3words for your journey. The gate to the lane will be open. Drive down the tarmac lane until you arrive underneath the viaduct. Volunteers will be on hand to direct parking. If you are walking to us, cross the Erewash canal through the woodland track, cross the railway footbridge and follow the path to the compound.

More details and parking advice on this webpage:

Visiting Us

Access Information:

The walk is moderately challenging, with some uneven pathways. There is a railway footbridge with 40 stairs up and down on the Ilkeston side. There are no toilets on site. The closest public toliets are at Tesco, Ilkeston. There are no refreshments, but close by is organic farm Trinity Farm Shop and Cafe, Awsworth, or Ilkeston Station, with toilets and parking.