• 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.
New Updates: 23/4/19 - re: Robin Hood Walks at Sherwood Forest on 27th April, 7th June, 24th August, 13th September and 2nd November. Contact Chris Thompson on 07719 827 808 pre-booking no longer required
Southwell Trail, Maythorne, Norwood Park, Halam, Machin’s Farm, Little Turncroft Farm, Old Hall Farm, Cotton Mill Farm, return. Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Southwell Trail CP off Station Lane, Farnsfield Grid Ref: SK644572 Post Code: NG22 8LB Distance: 7.1 miles Contact 07719 827 808
Winter at Gedling Country Park
On January 4, 2020 at 10:00 am
Blackcap
Migrant birds—redpoll, siskin, European blackbirds, redwing. If recent snow—footprints of roe or muntjac deer, foxes, rabbits, badgers and stoats.
Meet Rod and Jenny Fillingham at the Visitor Centre Café 1899 by Spring Lane car park. NG4 4PE. Sensible footwear as secondary paths can be muddy. Wrap up and bring a walking stick. Progress may be slow. Wildlife presented by Mark Tyler and Brian Cluff. Contact: Brian Cluff (0115) 9205110 Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult carer. Non-FGCP members admission £1.00. No dogs please.
Winter Bird Identification
On January 11, 2020 at 9:00 am
Wren
Improve your identification of winter birds using sight and sound. We take a walk around the Attenborough Nature Reserve with one of our experts. Using the hides and different habitats, you’ll learn the skills you need to identify the birds of Attenborough using your eyes and ears. Meet the leader at the Nature Centre., Attenborough. Cost £7.95. To book visitnottinghamshirewildlife.org/events
Bunny Wood Birds
On January 15, 2020 at 9:30 am
Chaffinch
Join the South Notts Local Group for this walk. Meet Neil Glenn at the car park and bring your own binoculars. Contact Tel. 07771 934 738
Idle Valley Birds
On January 19, 2020 at 9:30 am
Greenfinch
Join local bird enthusiasts for a 2 hour walk around Idle Valley Nature Reserve. ulars and walking boots. Donation welcome. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 858 245 or idlevalley@nottswt.co.uk
