Here is a list of our walks:
Walks start at 10.30am (unless otherwise stated)
Oct. 1st
7.5 miles
Bus
Thieves Wood. Meet Nomanshill Wood car park off the B6139. Bus - Stagecoach Pronto to Larch Farm then 20 min walk. To Newstead Abbey, then pit top, Linby, Papplewick church, Robin Hood Way behind Abbey. Couple of climbs, muddy after rain. There will be stops for coffee at Newstead Abbey and lunch at Papplewick church
Map 270, SK 541 558 (NG15 9HQ).
Leader Colleen. Tel. 07305 596560.
Oct. 8th
5.5 miles
East Stoke. Meet near St Oswald's Church, East Stoke. Park at the side of the lane, just beyond the church. An easy, flat walk, including the villages of Thorpe and East Stoke. One stop for coffee.
Map 271, SK 747 500 (NG23 5QF).
Leader Maggie. Tel. 07758 419696.
Oct. 15th
8.5 miles
Barkston and Hougham. Meet on the slip road to Syston, off the A607, south of Barkston. A mostly level walk in Lincolnshire using farm paths and tracks with one stile, one steady climb and one set of stepping stones. Stops for coffee and sandwich lunch.
Map 247, SK 930 412 (NG32 2BX).
Leader Karen. Tel. 07881 722165.
Oct. 29th
8.2 miles
Wreake Valley. Meet at the Old Packhorse bridge, Brookside, Rearsby (Leics). On street parking. A pleasant walk on grassy field edges, paths and tracks, taking in Gaddesby and Brooksby. Stops for coffee and sandwich lunch.
Map 246, SK 650 144. (Guide Post code LE7 4YA).
Leader Larraine. Tel. 0115 937 2804.
Nov 5th
6.0 miles
Shelford. Meet St Peters and St. Pauls Church. Park on Church Street. This is an easy figure of 8 walk, so anyone who wishes to do a short walk can duck out at halfway point where cars are parked. One stop for coffee by the river Trent.
Map 260, SK 661 423 (NG12 1EN).
Leaders Julia and Chris. Tel. 07941 333178.
Nov 12th
6.5 miles
Moorgreen/Greasley. Starts 10 am.
Meet Colliers Wood car park, Engine Lane, Moorgreen (just past Moorgreen Industrial Estate), Newthorpe. An undulating walk by Moorgreen Reservoir, through woodland, fields, Beauvale Priory ruins, Greasley Church with glorious views in DH Lawrence country. No stiles. Optional lunch at The Horse & Groom.
Map 260, SK 480 480 (NG16 3QS).
Leader Stephen. Tel. 0751 2237 348.
Nov 26th
8.0 miles
Normanton on the Wolds. Meet opposite Plough pub, Normanton on the Wolds. Park anywhere on Old Melton Road . Easy walk taking in Cotgrave forest and outskirts of Keyworth. Stops for coffee and sandwich lunch.
Map 260, SK 623 327 (NG12 5NN).
Leader Ashley. Tel. 07866 925081.
Dec. 3rd
5.4 miles
Dec. 10th
7.4 miles
Bus
Dec. 17th
6.3 miles
Sutton Bonington. Meet Main St, Sutton Bonington, outside the Hall. Adequate parking on the road. Walk to Kingston on Soar, skirt West Leake, and back. Mostly fields, good tracks. 6 stiles. One stop for coffee
Map 246, SK 505 253 (LE12 5PF).
Leader Ian. Tel. 07738 733190.
Gotham. Meet at The Square in Gotham, between the Sun Inn and the church. Bus - NCT 1 9.40am from Beastmarket Hill, 20 mins frequency on return. A figure of eight walk including the West Leake Hills and Gotham Hill. About 650 feet ascent. Stops for coffee and sandwich lunch.
Maps 246 & 260, SK 536 301 (NG11 0HX).
Leader Alan. Tel. 07989 627942.
Walesby.
Meet St Edmunds Church, Tuxford Road, Walesby. Park on Main St./Tuxford Rd./New Hill. Coffee stop only.
Map 270. SK 685 708. (NG22 9NY).
Leader Martyn. Tel. 07749 848111.
Jan. 7th
7.25 miles
Bus,Tram
Train
Sneinton and Colwick.
Meet Nottingham Railway Station foyer near Costa coffee. Walk via Sneinton Greenway and Racecourse to Colwick Country Park. Return on 50 or 44 bus back to City centre. It is flat easy walking with some steps, not muddy. Stops for coffee and sandwich lunch.
Map 260, SK 574 392 (NG2 3AQ).
Leader Rosemary. Tel. 07743 604241.
Jan. 14th
5.5 miles
Stoke Bardolph.
Meet Ferry Boat Inn. Riverside car park Stoke Lane or pub car park (if eating). Walk by Trent to Stoke Lock and Netherfield Lagoons. Fairly flat with steep incline and decline. Coffee stop only.
Map 260, SK 647 420 (NG14 5HX).
Leader Sally. Tel. 07780 501658.
Jan. 21st
8.3 miles
Bus
Feb. 4th
5.0 miles
Byron Country.
Meet Washdyke Recn. Ground / Park, Washdyke Lane, Hucknall. Street parking. Bus Trentbarton Threes to St Marys Way. To Annesley Old Church. Tracks & paths, fields & woods, cross busy A611. 600 ft ascent. Two short stops for coffee and stop for sandwich lunch.
Maps 260 & 269, SK 527 497 (NG15 6NH).
Leader Andrew. Tel. 07732 658631.
Hickling.
Meet at The Plough Inn, Hickling Basin. Park on Main Street. Walk to Kinoulton for coffee and return. Field and canal paths, gentle ascent to Wolds. Coffee stop only.
Maps 246 & 260, SK 690 294, (LE14 3AH).
Leaders Chris and Rita. Tel 07885 631949.
Feb 11th
5.0 miles
Bus,Tram
Highfields & Wollaton Parks.
Meet in front of Lakeside Café. Tram to University of Nottingham or Indigo bus from Nottingham Friar Lane. Limited parking. Highfields Park, university grounds and Wollaton Park. Mainly flat with gentle slopes and steps. Should not be muddy. Coffee stop only.
Map 260, SK 546 381 (NG7 2RD).
Leader Rosemary. Tel. 07743 604241.
Feb 18th
8.0 miles
Bus
Woodborough.
Meet WoodboroughVillage Hall car park. Bus NCT 61 every 30 min. Walk via Epperstone & Lowdham. A few stiles. Undulating on paths, tracks & a little road walking. Stops for coffee and sandwich lunch.
Map 260, SK 631 475 (NG14 6DX).
Leader Jonathan. Tel. 07806 432034.
Mar. 4th
8.0 miles
Bus
Brinsley.
Meet Brinsley Headstocks car park. Bus trentbarton rainbow one from Nottingham Victoria bus station to Alfreton every 30 minutes. Route Underwood; Bagthorpe; Alma; Selston; Gin Farm; Brinsley old Colliery tip; Brinsley. Terrain undulating, can be muddy, Stops for coffee and sandwich lunch.
Maps 260 & 269, SK 464 485 (NG16 5AF).
Leader Paul W. Tel. 0115 982 1022.
Mar. 11th
5.0 miles
Aslockton - Orston - Whatton.
Meet on Main Street by Aslockton Church. There is adequate parking along the road. An easy walk linking three villages on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir. No stiles. Coffee stop only.
Map 260 SK 743 402 (NG13 9BH).
Leader Ian. Tel. 07738 733190.
Mar 18
8.4 miles
Clumber Park.
Meet small, free car park off B6034, Ollerton Rd, 8.4 miles opposite Duncan Wood Lodge. Clumber Park incl. round Clumber Lake. Return via refurbished Clumber Bridge. Good paths & tracks. Stops for coffee and sandwich lunch.
Map 270, SK 613 716 (S80 3BP).
Leader Angela 07973 142929.
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