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Upcoming Events
Wed 19 AugSophia'sMostly on footpaths through fields and on pavements, with a few stiles. Fairly easy terrain but with one uphill section, some places which may be muddy after heavy rain and a short section on a slightly uneven verge alongside Melton Road (A606) which needs to be walked with care.
Sun 23 AugVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10.5 miles. Castleton, Cavedale, Eldon Quarries, Eldon Nature Reserve, Bull Pit, Rushup Edge, Mam Nick, Path above Winnats Pass, Castleton. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Short party: 6.5 miles. Description of the medium and short walk will be circulated on the coach on the day.
Wed 26 AugLambley AirfieldLambley Dumbles, open fields north of Lambley. Lambley Village, Burton Joyce, River Trent, return to Lambley. Picnic lunch half way round and/or light lunch and drink at the ‘The Woodlark Inn’ the pub at the bottom of Green Lane at the end of the walk.
Sun 06 SeptVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10 miles. Ilam, Dovedale, Coldwell Bridge, Woodhouse, Musden Low, Calton, Slade House, Rushley, Ilam Park and Hall. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Short party: 6.5 miles. Description of the medium and short walk will be circulated on the coach on the day.
Wed 09 SeptSt Lawrence Church, GothamGotham, Cuckoo Bush, Mid Shires Way, West Leake, Leake New Wood, Gotham. Walking on footpaths, farm lanes and Bridleways. Two short climbs. Beautiful views over the valley. Drink at golf club and pub Lunch stop.
Sun 20 SeptVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10 miles. Ladybower, Bamford Edge, Moscar Moor and Lodge above Higshaw Clough, Gordon Edge, Stone Circle, Jarvis Clough, Heatherdene, Yorkshire Bridge. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Short party: 6.5 miles. Description of the medium and short walk will be circulated on the coach on the day.
Wed 23 SeptAir HostessCircular morning walk Tollerton, Clipston, Normanton-on-the-Wolds, Tollerton. 6 stiles (including one with quite a steep access and in slippery conditions will be safer using walking poles). Pub lunch.
Date and time is TBDIlkeston Railway StationCANCELLATION: BENNERLEY VIADUCT WALK, July 15th. Because of the high temperatures at the moment and also because the new cafe and information centre at one end of the Bennerley Viaduct is yet to be opened, we have decided to cancel it and rearrange it for a day in Autumn.
Past Events
Sun 09 AugVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10 miles. Parwich, Ballidon, Blackstone Low, Pasture Lane, Pinder's Rock, Minning Low above Royston Grange, Parwich Hill and Village. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Short party: 6.5 miles. Description of the medium and short walk will be circulated on the coach on the day.
Wed 29 JulBishop's DriveWe will walk beside the picturesque river Greet which looks quite different from when we first walked there a few years ago. Also we will walk through the orchard in the Easthorpe area. An Egret was spotted near the water recently.
Sun 26 JulVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10 miles. Warslow, Revidge, Upper Elkstone, Hole, Butterton, Warslow. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Shorter version of the above. Short party: 6.5 miles. Shorter version of the above.
Sun 12 JulVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 11 miles. Longshaw, Jubilee Craggs, Froggatt Edge, White Edge, Bar Brook Reservoir, Totley Moss, Foxhouse. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Shorter version of the above. Short party: 6.5 miles. Shorter version of the above.
Wed 08 JulThe Old Wharf TearoomsThe railways and the canal have all left their mark on Hickling. But in the present-day, working farms supplying the Stilton Dairy in Long Clawson - support a vibrant rural community. We will be visiting the church and looking for the headstones of the ‘Belvoir Angels’ and how many were ‘Daft’!
Sun 28 JunVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10 miles. Hartington, Sheen Hill, Brund , Lowend, Lower Hurst, Beresford Dale, Reynard Lane, Hartington. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Shorter version of the above. Short party: 6.5 miles. Shorter version of the above.
Wed 17 JunUnderwood Church of England Primary SchoCircular walk through Underwood going down Felley Lane. Views of Underwood Countryside – Beech Wood Path loop from Felley. A possible lunch at the Felley Priory Café.
Sun 14 JunVarious coach pick-up points10 miles. Hayfield, Kinder Road, Farlands, Kinderlow End, Brown Knoll, South Head, Mount Famine, Elle Bank, Hayfield. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Shorter version of the above. Short party: 6.5 miles. Shorter version of the above.
Sun 31 MayVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10 miles. Hope, Fullwood Stile, Ward’s Piece, Hollins Cross, Lord’s Seat, Barber Booth, Edale Medium party: 7.5 miles. Shorter version of the above. Short party: 6.5 miles. Shorter version of the above.
Wed 27 MayCo-op Food - Ruddington - Church StreetThe walk will take us through Rushcliffe Country Park including a look into the visitor centre which explains & illustrates the history of the two World Wars time ordnance site. We will walk a loop via Bradmore Village. Chance to visit the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre at Ruddington.
Wed 20 MayThe Red Lion at ThurgartonGoing along the bridleway from Thurgarton to Hollybeck Garden Centre & back (6 miles). A high level concrete path with good views of the countryside & a chance to see wild birds on route. Coffee stop and browse around at the Hollybeck Garden Centre. Return for lunch at the Red Lion Pub.- Sun 17 MayVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 11 miles. Calver, Combs Dale, Black Harry Gate, Wardlow, Wardlow Cop, Longstone Edge, Calver. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Shorter version of the above. Short party: 6.5 miles. Shorter version of the above.
Sun 03 MayVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10 miles. Monyash, Lathkill Dale (high level route), Haddon Grove Farm, Sheldon, Deepdale, Flagg, Monyash. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Shorter version of the above. Short party: 6.5 miles. Shorter version of the above.
Wed 29 AprVictoria AvenueWe will walk along the riverside and into the grounds of Elvaston Castle to admire the gardens and trees including some large Redwoods. There will be time to wander around the castle area and stop for coffee. Dogs are welcome on this walk. An interesting spring walk.
Sun 19 AprVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10 miles. Longnor, Beggar's Bridge, Glutton Bridge, Hollinsclough, Trig Point 424m, Hole Carr, Barrow Moor, Shining Ford, Sycamore Farm, Over Boothlow, Longnor. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Shorter version of the above. Short party: 6.5 miles. Shorter version of the above.- Wed 15 AprUnderwood Church of England Primary SchoCircular walk through Underwood going via the churchyard and park, to Felley Priory and returning back on country lanes and fields. An option of a visit to the nearby bluebell wood and a possible lunch at the Felley Priory Café.
Sun 05 AprVarious coach pick-up pointsLong party: 10 miles. The Maynard Hotel, Bole Hill, Surprise View, Winyards, Higger Tor, Trig Point 457m, Carhead Rocks, Mitchell Field, Scraperlow, Greenwood, The Maynard. Medium party: 7.5 miles. Shorter version of the above. Short party: 6.5 miles. Shorter version of the above.
Wed 25 MarAdmiral RodneyGood views over Calverton & Woodborough through pleasant countryside. Picnic lunch or possible lunch at a café or the Admiral Rodney at the end in Calverton.
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