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May

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Before leaving home, be sure you are fit enough and equipped sufficiently to undertake your walk.If you’re unsure of your fitness level, try a short easy walk first—it’s much better to find a walk a little too slow than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. Most of our walks are off-road in rural areas. Please have suitable footwear and clothing for both walk and weather (you can check our web-site for the day’s weather). Bring some food and drink even if the walk includes a pub or café break. Leaders may possibly refuse to accept participants who are not adequately fit or equipped. If in doubt phone the leader first. For your own and others’ safety, please abide by the advice herein and the instructions of the walk leader. Although walking is one of the safest outdoor activities, none is completely without risk. It is your responsibility to behave sensibly and minimise the potential for accidents. You are NOT covered by us or the leaders for personal injury or loss—the cost would have been too great and the scheme could not have gone ahead. It is your decision if you walk with us under these terms. If you are unknown to your walking group, you may be asked for your name at the start. Please co-operate and give it.


Tuesday 1st May 5.00 am
LAXTON
MAY DAY DAWN CHORUS WALK

A unique opportunity to watch the sun rise over Laxton from the motte and bailey castle.
See the Rattlejag Morris Dancers from Retford dance in the May (the first day of summer) and invite spectators to share an outdoor breakfast.
Those who wish to go on the walk round the three Open Fields join an expert bird watcher to identify the many species which sing over the boundaries, dykes and Open Fields. In the last two years over 30 species have been identified, including close-ups of a lesser spotted woodpecker and a nuthatch.
There are shortcuts for anyone who has to go to work. A small donation requested for the breakfast. Back to the start about 10.00 am, so no lunch is required.
Meet Stuart Rose, farmer and life-long resident of Laxton, at The Laxton Visitor Centre in the car park of The Dovecote Inn, Laxton,
Grid Ref: SK 724 671.
Distance 5.1/2 miles, with 3 hours walking, 5 hours in total.
Contact Tel Nos. 07939 228353 or 01777 871702

Wednesday 2nd May 10am
NUTHALL AND GREASLEY

Meet Pauline Clayton and Alan Chambers (Broxtowe Ramblers) in bus stop lay-by outside IKEA retail park. (Permission to park in far corner of NEXT car park).
Grid Ref: SK 485 453. Distance 7.5 miles.
Contact Tel. 01773 788366 or 07905 059228.

Wednesday 2nd May 10am
WHALEY THORNS
BLUEBELL WALK

Through Scarcliffe Park with all its spring flowers, ending in Greaves Wood carpeted in Bluebells. We may see the arrival of the Swallows. Meet Neil Helsby at the Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre, located in the Phoenix Centre, (by the side of the station car park at the top of Pit Hill). Light lunch available at the end. Distance 5 miles or 2.5 hours.
Contact Tel. No. 01623 742 247 or 01246 200099.

Wednesday 2nd May 6.45pm
WEDNESDAY EVENING WALKS
OXTON

Starting from Green Dragon PH we walk up Robin Hood Hill taking the Millennium Path. Then across to Combs Wood, along Robin Hood Way to Greaves Lane and return. Meet Chris Thompson (Notts Ramblers) at the Green Dragon PH, Main Street/Blind Lane, Oxton. Grid Reference SK 629 517. Distance 5.25 miles.
Contact Tel No. 07719 827808

Thursday 3rd May 1pm—3pm
ASHFIELD HERITAGE AND NATURE WALKS & TOURS
TEVERSAL VILLAGE

A walk through a delightful country village set in a conservation area . You will learn much about the history of the village, manor and people. Meet near the football field, off Pleasley Road, Teversal Village, NG17 3JN. Time 2 hours.
Booking Essential (limited to20).
Contact Denis Hill Contact Tel No. 01623 457426

Sunday 6th May 4am-6am
ASHFIELD HERITAGE AND NATURE WALKS & TOURS
INTERNATIONAL DAWN CHORUS DAY RAMBLE
Rise and shine to the beautiful early morning music played especially for you by the wide variety of bird life on this country park.
Meet The Friends of Brierley Forest Park at Brierley Forest Park,
Skegby Road, Huthwaite, NG17 2PL. Time 2 hours.
Contact Tel No. 01623 550172

Sunday 6th May 10am
KELHAM, NOTTS

The Trent Valley Way near Averham, rolling countryside north of Newark.
A leisurely walk. Meet Sheila (Vale of Belvoir Ramblers) at Kelham Hall.
Grid Reference SK 774 556. Distance 6 miles. (no lunch stop).
Note: No dogs allowed on this walk.
Contact Tel No 01949 851098

Sunday May 6th 10.30am
A RIVERSIDE WALK IN THE SOAR VALLEY

Starting at West Leake, the walk takes in Sutton Bonnington, the River Soar to Kegworth, then returns via Kingston-on-Soar and Kingston Brook. Leader Dennis Fox of Rushcliffe Ramblers. Directions: Leave West Leake by Sutton Bonnington road, ignore right turn to Kingston and then turn right at T Junction. Pass the Star Inn and park in large lay-by 100yds on right.
Map Reference SK 522 261.Distance 8 miles.Bring packed lunch.
Contact Tel No 01159 861345

Sunday 6th May 2pm
WHALEY THORNS BLUEBELL WALK

Through Scarcliffe Park with all its spring flowers, ending in Greaves Wood carpeted in Bluebells. We may see the arrival of the Swallows.
Meet Dave Evans at the Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre, located in the Phoenix Centre, (by the side of the station car park at the top of Pit Hill).
Light refreshments available at the end.
Distance 5 miles or 2.5 hours.
Contact Tel. No. 01623 742 247 or 01623 743087

Wednesday 9th May 6.45pm
WEDNESDAY EVENING WALKS
FOREST TOWN

From White Gates PH, Forest Town, walk down to Spa Ponds. Oakfield Lane, Coach Road, Parliament Oak, Clipstone Drive and return.
Meet Chris Thompson (Notts Ramblers) at White Gates PH, Forest Town (junction of B6030 and New Mill Lane).
Grid Reference SK 572 627. Distance 6 miles.
Contact Tel No. 07719 827808

Saturday 12th May 1pm-4pm
ASHFIELD HERITAGE AND NATURE WALKS & TOURS
WHITE PEACOCK HERITAGE TRAIL

A walk through one of Ashfield’s most scenic valleys which gave inspiration to D.H. Lawrence. Includes a visit to Brinsley Headstocks.
Meet at Ashfield District Council, Urban Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 8DA.
Booking Essential for the minibus.
Distance 3 miles or 3 hours.
Contact Denis Hill Contact Tel No. 01623 457426

Sunday 13th May 10am-12pm
ASHFIELD HERITAGE AND NATURE WALKS & TOURS
A WALK IN THE WOODS

Enjoy a guided walk led by a local expert, to soak up the beauties of springtime woodlands.
Meet The Friends of Brierley Forest Park at Brierley. Forest Park, Skegby Road, Huthwaite, NG17 2PL. Time 2 hours.
Contact Tel No. 01623 550172

Sunday May 13th 11am
‘ON YOUR DOORSTEP’ WALKS
A WOODLAND WALK

A woodland walk through Thieves Wood and Harlow Wood,
incorporating a section of the Robin Hood Way.
Meet Keith Wallace (Mansfield and Sherwood Ramblers)
in car park of The Rushley Inn on the A60 near West Notts College.
Grid Reference SK542 589.
Public Transport: Pronto from Mansfield bus station 10.30 heading to Nottingham or Pronto from Nottingham Vic Centre 10am heading to Chesterfield. Distance 5.5 miles or 2.5 hours.
Contact Tel No 01623 451864

Monday 14th May 6.45 pm
GREASLEY PARISH FOOTPATH WALK No.2
From Newthorpe we cross the Gilt Brook then up to Lawn Mills (former windmills site). Then via Alma Hill and Cliff Boulevard to a natural escarpment known locally as “The Cliff.” Returning via Watnall Woods, Greasley and Moorgreen. Meet Jeff Catherines at the Foresters Arms car park, Main St, Newthorpe (Map Ref. SK 483 463. Distance 4.5 miles or 2.1/2 hours.
Contact Tel. No. 01773 710759

Wednesday 16th May 6.45pm
WEDNESDAY EVENING WALKS
EAST LEAKE

Take concessionary path to Fox Hill, West Leake, West Leake Hills, and return. Meet Chris Thompson (Notts Ramblers) at the car park opposite the Fire Station in East Leake (Gotham Road/Main Street junction).
Grid Reference SK 556 264. Distance 5 miles.
Contact Tel No. 07719 827808

Thursday 17th May 10am-12.30pm
ASHFIELD HERITAGE AND NATURE WALKS & TOURS
SKEGBY HERITAGE TRAIL

A circular walk around Skegby Bottoms;
Ashfield’s most concentrated area of surviving built heritage; light refreshments will be served.
Meet in Car Park off Buttery Lane, Skegby, NG17 3DZ. Booking Essential (limited to 20).
Distance 1.5 miles or 2.5 hours.
Contact Denis Hill Contact Tel No. 01623 457426

Saturday 19th May 1pm-3.30pm
ASHFIELD HERITAGE AND NATURE WALKS & TOURS
JACKSDALE HERITAGE WALK

Led by an enthusiastic local historian, you will discover the heritage of Jacksdale, which played an important role in the Industrial Revolution.
Meet in the Community Centre Car Park, Main Road, Jacksdale,
NG16 5JW. Time 2.5 hours.
Contact Denis Hill
Contact Tel No. 01623 457426

Sunday 20th May 10.15am
MEETING OF RIVERS

From Ratcliffe on Soar we walk along the Midshires Way to Sawley Bridge Marina and follow the River Trent to Derwent Mouth and Shardlow, returning via the Trent & Mersey Canal to Sawley Cut and Ratcliffe on Soar.
Meet Chris Thompson (Notts Ramblers) at Ratcliffe on Soar, under the A453 overbridge. Grid Reference SK 497 293. Distance 11 miles.
Lunch Stop at pub or café or bring packed lunch.
Contact Tel No. 07719 827808

Sunday 20th May 2pm
WHALEY THORNS
HOLBECK VILLAGE AND ROBIN HOOD’S GRAVE

Walking to Holbeck, back via Greaves Wood to look for Robin Hood’s grave.
The Nottinghamshire place name book says it’s somewhere here! Meet Neil Helsby at the Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre, located in the Phoenix Centre, (by the side of the station car park at the top of Pit Hill).
Light refreshments available at end.
Distance 5 miles or 2.5 hours.
Contact Tel. No. 01623 742 247 or 01623 743087

Monday 21st May 7pm
BRINSLEY PARISH FOOTPATH CHECK WALK 2

Join Tore Norman on this stroll checking the condition of footpaths, stiles etc in the area.
Distance 3.5 miles or 2 hrs.
Meet Tore Norman at White Lion PH, Hall Lane, Brinsley
Map ref. SK459 489.
Contact Tel. No. 01773 715460

Wednesday 23rd May 10am
EAST BRIDGFORD

Meet Norman Liptrot (Broxtowe Ramblers) in car park at East Bridgford.
Grid Ref: SK 695 429. Distance 5 miles.
Contact Tel. 01159 397942

Wednesday 23rd May 6.45pm
WEDNESDAY EVENING WALKS
NEWSTEAD VILLAGE

Newstead Colliery CP, Robin Hood Chair, Hollinwell, Annesley, return.
Meet Chris Thompson (Notts Ramblers) at the former Newstead Colliery CP, Newstead Village (Tilford Road then over railway crossing).
Grid Reference SK 523 530.
Distance 6 miles.
Contact Tel No. 07719 827808

Thursday 24th May 7.00 pm
LAXTON’S MEADOWS & SYKES, PLANTS & WILDLIFE

On the 4th walk, Stuart is joined by a wild flower expert to guide walkers round South Field looking at the ancient grassland and studying the wildlife and plants.
The sykes (pronounced "six") are unique areas within a unique farming system where modern practice preserves the wild heritage.
These areas were traditionally either very wet land or where the plough was turned around a practice which continues today.
They were and are farmed but never sprayed or fertilised and wild flowers are abundant.
Return to the village between 9.00pm and 9.30pm.
Meet Stuart Rose at The Laxton Visitor Centre in the car park of The Dovecote Inn, Laxton,
Grid Ref: SK724671. Distance 4 miles or 2.1/2 hours.
Contact Tel. Nos. 07939 228353 or 01777 871702

Thursday 24th May 6.30-8.30pm
ASHFIELD HERITAGE AND NATURE WALKS & TOURS
BAGTHORPE HERITAGE TRAIL

Dick Starr will lead you through one of Ashfield’s most beautiful conservation areas, rich in natural beauty and industrial heritage.
Meet at the Community Centre, Church Lane, Underwood, NG16 5FS.
Booking Essential (limited to 20).
Distance 3 miles or 2 hours.
Contact Denis Hill Contact Tel No. 01623 457426

Saturday 26th May 9.45am
GET WALKING DAY
TROWELL/STANTON GATE

Meet Brian Palmer (Broxtowe Ramblers) in car park at Pit Lane, Trowell.
Grid Ref: SK 492 391. Distance 4 miles.
Contact Tel. 01159 259779 or 07999 978638

Sunday 27th May 10.30am
D. H. LAWRENCE’S
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Starting from Durban House, Eastwood, the route follows country roads, lanes and footpaths, through woods and alongside Moorgreen Resevoir. There are no steep hills.
Distance 8.5 miles or 5 hours.
Bring a packed lunch.
Meet Margaret Dobson (Retford Ramblers) at Durban House, Mansfield Road, Eastwood. Grid Ref. SK 462 472.
Contact Tel No. 01777 248371

Sunday May 27th 11am
‘ON YOUR DOORSTEP’ WALKS
NATURE TRAILS AND
WILDLIFE CORRIDORS

A walk along the network of nature trails that provide essential wildlife corridors in an urban setting, illustrating the need for balance between nature and development.
Meet Keith Wallace (Mansfield and Sherwood Ramblers) in car park of The Sir John Cockle PH, on the main Mansfield to Sutton in Ashfield Road.
Grid Reference SK 525 604.
Distance 4 miles or 1.5 hrs.
Contact Tel No. 01623 451864

Wednesday 30th May 10am
BROXTOWE FOOTSTEPS WALKING FESTIVAL
BRAMCOTE/TROWELL

Meet Elizabeth Dalton (Broxtowe Ramblers) in car park at Bramcote Park.
Grid Ref: SK 499 384.
Distance 3 miles.
Contact Tel. 01159 9225102 or 07941 712192

Wednesday 30th May 6.45pm
WEDNESDAY EVENING WALKS
BARKSTONE LE VALE

Footpath to Plungar Woods, Terrace Hills, Belvoir Castle, and return.
Meet Chris Thompson (Notts Ramblers) at the PH in Barkstone Le Vale nr. Redmile (Middle Street off Chapel Street).
Distance 5.75 miles.
Contact Tel No. 07719 827808

 

 


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