Nottingham Civic Society – Church (Rock) Cemetery
This walk takes you around the Rock Cemetery and looks at the people buried there and how this quirky cemetery was created.
Meet inside Church Cemetery main gates, Mansfield Road. Please note: sensible footwear is recommended for this walk.
Civic Society Members free or non-member adults £3.
See the Nottingham Civic Society website www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk for more details.
Walk event Link: https://www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk/index.php/events-and-visits/eventdetail/271/-/church-rock-cemetery
Contact Graham Woodward: 07721 999 642, email: gwoodward@clara.co.uk
Evening Walk 10: Sharp Hill Edwalton
Wilford Hill Cemetery Car park, Boundary Road, Machins Lane, Village Street (Edwalton) Church of the Holy Rood, Golf Course, Hill Farm Court, Notcutts Wheatcroft Nursery, A52, Ruddington Hall, Landmere Lane, Sharp Hill, return.
Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Wilford Hill Crematorium (car park off Loughborough Road).
Grid Ref: SK 577 353
Post Code: NG2 7FE
Distance: 5.8 miles (3 hours)
Contact Tel No: 07719 827 808
Map Reading in Practice – Edwinstowe Library – Adult Learning
Date 5 July 2024
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue Edwinstowe Library, Mansfield
Group size 5 – 15
Cost FREE – £13.50
Interested in using your map reading and navigation skills to plan and complete a walk? Join us on this practical course.
The morning will be spent planning the walk and producing a route card. After lunch, using the route card the group will complete a 5 mile walk.
This is a great opportunity to develop your map reading skills by:
• Using grid references help you plan the route
• Reading contours and relief to interpret the landscape
• Taking and walking on a bearing using a compass
• Planning a walk using a route card
• Completing a 5 mile walk
For the course you will need a ruler, a compass, OS Explorer Map 270 Sherwood Forest (available from the library), a calculator or phone calculator, magnifying glass (not essential), pen and paper.
For the practical element of the course, we will be walking approx. 5 miles in the Edwinstowe and Sherwood Forest area, so walking boots, suitable clothing and a waterproof is recommended. Walking poles optional. Participants should be comfortable walking 5 miles and are advised to contact their GP with any health issues before attending the course.
This is a full day course, so a packed lunch is recommended.
For more information and to book visit: https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/community-learning/map-reading-in-practice-edwinstowe-library-adult-learning-2/
Lord George Gordon Byron Walk No.2
Diadem Hill/Mary Chaworth Walk
Newstead Village, Annesley Plantation, Byron’s Walk, Diadem Hill, Dog & Bear Lane, Sherwood Park, Little Oak Plantation All Saints Church Annesley, Mosley Farm, Newstead Lagoons return.
Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at former Newstead Colliery car park Tilford Road Newstead over railway crossing.
Grid Ref: SK 523 526
Post Code: NG15 0BL
Distance: 7.5 miles
Contact Tel No: 07719 827 808
Byron 200 is a varied programme of exhibitions, events and activities throughout the year that celebrate the sensational life and legacy of Lord Byron who died in April 200 years ago. The events are focussed at Newstead Abbey, his inspirational home. For more details visit: https://newsteadabbey.org.uk/category/byron-200
Nottingham Civic Society – Nottingham Canal
A guided walk along the canal from Trent Bridge to Wilford Street lock, looking at canal features, its history, and links to the adjacent cattle market and other historic sites.
Meet at Meadow Lane Old Stone Bridge, London Road.
Civic Society Members free or non-member adults £3.
See the Nottingham Civic Society website www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk for more details.
Walk event Link: https://www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk/index.php/events-and-visits/eventdetail/278/-/nottingham-canal
Contact Graham Woodward: 07721 999 642, email: gwoodward@clara.co.uk
South Notts Out & About: Wilford Claypit Nature Reserve
Location: Wilford Claypit, Compton Acres, Wilford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7NZ
A walk around Wilford Claypit Nature Reserve with Gordon Dyne.
Meet 10 am at the entrance gate on Compton Acres Way next to the Apple Tree pub.
Nordic Walking
Location: Idle Valley, North Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8RQ
Come and join Tracy at Idle Valley and experience the joys and fitness benefits of Nordic walking while being out in nature! Please visit the link below for more details and to contact the organiser for more info about joining.
More Info: https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/2024-07-08-nordic-walking
Robin Hood Hill and Way
From The Green Dragon PH, Oxton, we make our way up Windmill Lane through Oldox Camp to Robin Hood Hill. Continuing to join a short stretch of The Robin Hood Way, we return via Greaves Lane to Oxton following a Millennium path.
Meet Christine Statham at Green Dragon PH car park, Blind Lane, Oxton.
Grid Ref: SK 630 517
Post Code: NG25 0SS
Distance: 5.3 miles (3 hours)
Contact Tel No: 07983 215 993
More info: https://www.southwellramblers.org.uk/walks/walks-programme.html?walkid=100230934
A Walk and talk around the heritage of the village of Wellow
A walk and talk around heritage of the village of Wellow. You will be introduced to many properties ranging from Tudor construction to 20th Century. An opportunity to walk around parts of the medieval dyke that surrounds the village and listen to fascinating stories. There are no hills, and the majority of the walk will be on hard surfaces.
Before you set off on the walk you will be given a short presentation about the history of the village in the Wellow Church Schoolroom. Tea & cold drinks will be available after the walk, in the Schoolroom.
Meet Heather Laughton your leader for the walk at Wellow Church Schoolroom, Newark Road, Wellow
Grid Ref: SK 671 662
Post Code: NG22 0EA
Distance 1.5 miles (1.5 hrs)
Contact Tel No: 07855 876 715
Local bus service 364
Nottingham Civic Society – Lace Market
A guided tour around the famous Lace Market looking at how the area developed through the centuries into a national centre of the lace trade.
Meet at Weekday Cross, Fletcher Gate (outside Contemporary).
Civic Society Members free or non-member adults £3.
See the Nottingham Civic Society website www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk for more details.
Walk event Link: https://www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk/index.php/events-and-visits/eventdetail/268/-/lace-market
Contact Graham Woodward: 07721 999 642, email: gwoodward@clara.co.uk
Evening Walk 11: Shipley Park/former tram route from Erewash Valley
Nottingham Canal, (Shipley Gate), Cotmanhay Wood, Shipley Common, Shipley Lake, Shipley Hill, Shipley Hall, Derby Lodge, Cinderhill Coppice, a former railway, Shipley, former tram route, MFN PH, return
Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Nottingham Canal car park (Shipley Gate). Access from Eastwood down Church Street, over A610, turn left and drive on country lane to Shipley Gate. (Car park by Nottingham Canal).
Grid Ref: SK 461 453
Post Code: NG16 3JE
Distance: 6 miles (3 hours)
Contact Tel No: 07719 827 808
Beeston Civic Society – Back to the Ghost House
Back to the Ghost House, from Eskdale Drive Tram Stop
Starting and finishing at the Eskdale tram stop, this short walk (about a mile) will be along the roads and paths around the area where Chilwell’s “Ghost House” once stood. Reputedly haunted, it is also believed to have been the scene of a murder when a pedlar, who regularly visited the area, went missing after spending the night at the house and was never seen again.
The walk is guided by Alan Dance who researched and wrote a book about the tales, and follows some of the steps possibly taken by the pedlar on his fateful journey, almost 200 years ago. Other points of local history will also be highlighted en-route.
Everyone is welcome!
FREE for members, Non-members please just make a donation you can afford. Just turn up – no need to book.
See the Nottingham Civic Society website https://beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/walks/ for more details.
Nottingham Civic Society – Theatres of Nottingham
A guided tour around the city centre, discovering the sites and history of some of Nottingham’s numerous old theatres, music halls and cinemas.
Meet outside the Galleries of Justice, High Pavement.
Civic Society Members free or non-member adults £3.
See the Nottingham Civic Society website www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk for more details.
Walk event Link: https://www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk/index.php/events-and-visits/eventdetail/275/-/theatres-of-nottingham
Contact Graham Woodward: 07721 999 642, email: gwoodward@clara.co.uk
Evening Walk 12: Newstead Abbey
Linby, Papplewick Church, Papplewick, Robin Hood Stables, South Lodge, Newstead Abbey, Freckland Wood, Linby Trail, and return.
Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Horse & Groom PH Linby.
Grid Ref: SK 535 510
Post Code: NG15 8AE
Distance: 6.1 miles (3 hours)
Contact Tel No: 07719 827 808
Map Reading in Practice – Eastwood Library – Adult Learning
Date 18 July 2024
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue Eastwood Library, Nottingham
Group size 5 – 15
Cost FREE – £13.50
Interested in using your map reading and navigation skills to plan and complete a walk? Join us on this practical course.
The morning will be spent planning the walk and producing a route card. After lunch, using the route card the group will complete a 5 mile walk.
This is a great opportunity to develop your map reading skills by:
• Using grid references help you plan the route
• Reading contours and relief to interpret the landscape
• Taking and walking on a bearing using a compass
• Planning a walk using a route card
• Completing a 5 mile walk
For the course you will need a ruler, a compass, OS Explorer Map 270 Sherwood Forest (available from the library), a calculator or phone calculator, magnifying glass (not essential), pen and paper.
For the practical element of the course, we will be walking approx. 5 miles in the Edwinstowe and Sherwood Forest area, so walking boots, suitable clothing and a waterproof is recommended. Walking poles optional. Participants should be comfortable walking 5 miles and are advised to contact their GP with any health issues before attending the course.
This is a full day course, so a packed lunch is recommended.
For more information and to book visit: https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/community-learning/map-reading-in-practice-eastwood-library-adult-learning/
In the Footsteps of DH Lawrence Walk No:2
St Mary’s Church Greasley, Greasley Castle, Source of River Giltbrook, Narrow Lane, Brookbreasting Farm, Crowhill Farm, Bogend, return
Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Greasley Church layby off B600 Main Road Greasley
Note: Sheila Bamford DH Lawrence Society invited to highlight DH Lawrence.
Grid Ref: SK 489 472
Post Code: NG16 2AB
Distance: 4 Miles
Contact No: 07719 827 808
Belvoir Castle Walk
A circular Walk from Redmile, passing Belvoir Castle, Reeded Cottage, Church Thorns, Barkstone Le Vale to return to Redmile.
Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers at St Peter’s Church Redmile. (Park carefully in the village).
Grid Ref: SK 797 355
Post Code: NG13 0GB
Distance: 6.8 Miles
Contact No: 07719 827 808
Nottingham Civic Society – Civil War
An introduction to Nottingham during the civil war, some of the events that took place and the people involved.
Meet at the junction of Pelham Street and Thurland Street, next to the Thurland Hall pub.
Civic Society Members free or non-member adults £3.
See the Nottingham Civic Society website www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk for more details.
Walk event Link: https://www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk/index.php/events-and-visits/eventdetail/269/-/civil-war
Contact Graham Woodward: 07721 999 642, email: gwoodward@clara.co.uk
Nordic Walking
Location: Idle Valley, North Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8RQ
Come and join Tracy at Idle Valley and experience the joys and fitness benefits of Nordic walking while being out in nature! Please visit the link below for more details and to contact the organiser for more info about joining.
More Info: https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/2024-07-22-nordic-walking
Map Reading in Practice – Southwell Library – Adult Learning
Date 24 July 2024
Time 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue Eastwood Library, Nottingham
Group size 5 – 15
Cost FREE – £13.50
Interested in using your map reading and navigation skills to plan and complete a walk? Join us on this practical course.
The morning will be spent planning the walk and producing a route card. After lunch, using the route card the group will complete a 5 mile walk.
This is a great opportunity to develop your map reading skills by:
• Using grid references help you plan the route
• Reading contours and relief to interpret the landscape
• Taking and walking on a bearing using a compass
• Planning a walk using a route card
• Completing a 5 mile walk
For the course you will need a ruler, a compass, OS Explorer Map 270 Sherwood Forest (available from the library), a calculator or phone calculator, magnifying glass (not essential), pen and paper.
For the practical element of the course, we will be walking approx. 5 miles in the Edwinstowe and Sherwood Forest area, so walking boots, suitable clothing and a waterproof is recommended. Walking poles optional. Participants should be comfortable walking 5 miles and are advised to contact their GP with any health issues before attending the course.
This is a full day course, so a packed lunch is recommended.
For more information and to book visit: https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/community-learning/map-reading-in-practice-southwell-library-adult-learning/
Nottingham Civic Society – Beer & Bible
Beer is almost synonymous with monks and friars, and many Nottingham pubs have ancient links to religious establishments. Find out more about their links through their buildings.
Meet in front of the Council House, Nottingham.
Civic Society Members free or non-member adults £3.
See the Nottingham Civic Society website www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk for more details.
Walk event Link: https://www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk/index.php/events-and-visits/eventdetail/282/-/beer-bible
Contact Graham Woodward: 07721 999 642, email: gwoodward@clara.co.uk
Evening Walk 13: Ratcliffe on Soar/River Soar
Ratcliffe on Soar, Kingston on Soar, Bridge Farm, Ratcliffe Lock, Redhill Lock & return.
Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Ratcliffe on Soar in the village near the Church.
Grid Ref: SK 496 289
Post Code: NG11 0EA
Distance: 6 miles (3 hours)
Contact Tel No: 07719 827 808
Free Birdwatching & Wildlife Walk with Gary Hobson
Location: Chainbridge Lane, Idle Valley, Retford, Nottinghamshire
Join us for a free walk to admire the birds and wildlife around Idle Valley with local birder, Gary Hobson.
Meeting point: Meet at Chainbridge Lane
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Please use suitable clothing and footwear for the weather on the day plus food and water as required. Toilets and cafe facilities are available during usual opening times.
All walks are free of charge but cash donations to Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust are very much welcomed.
Evening Walk 14: Pleasley Pit Circular
Pit Car park, Pleasley, Pit Lagoon, Longhedge Lane, Rowthorne, Rowthorne Trail, Norwood Lodge, Batley Lane, return by Longhedge Lane.
Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Pleasley Pit Car Park, Pit Lane Pleasley.
Grid Ref: SK 499 643
Post Code: NG19 7PH
Distance: 6 miles (3 hours)
Contact Tel No: 07719 827 808