Nottigham Canal Join the City Local Group for a truly urban wildlife experience as we navigate the city’s waterways. This activity will be part of a wider series of events during the City Nature Challenge 2020 weekend. A walk will leave the Justice Centre to explore the canal at 10.30, but there will also be…
Hollinwood Lane Mainly on farm and woodland paths through reclaimed colliery land with some road walking, taking in the villages of Oxton and Calverton. Moderate pace and only 650ft. of ascent. Bring a packed lunch. Meet Alan Wilson (Rushcliffe Ramblers) at the layby and informal car park on A6097 Oxton by-pass, northbound carriageway, opposite the…
Chiffchaff Come along and enjoy the early morning birdsong with the South Notts Local Group. Meet at the Peveril Drive (West Bridgford) entrance to the wood. Booking required. Bring your own binoculars. To book, contact: John Elwell 07794 052 672 john.r.elwell@outlook.com
Langwith Millhouse Walk to the 18th century mill then on to Nether Langwith village green. Meet Dave Evans at the Heritage Centre at the top of Pit Hill. Use station car park. Refreshments available after walk. Distance 5 miles. Contact Tel. 01623 743 087
Wren Join local bird enthusiasts for a 2 hour walk around Idle Valley Nature Reserve. Please bring your binoculars and walking boots. Donation welcome. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 858 245 or idlevalley@nottswt.co.uk
Goldfinch Join the South Notts Local Group for this walk. Meet Gordon Dyne at the Reserve car park off Wilford Road. Nearest Post Code NG2 7UT Contact: Gordon Dyne at gordon.dyne@gmail.com. Buses 3,53 and 9 go near. Tram to Ruddington Lane.
Whaley Thorns To the escarpment south of the village to see why and when various parts were built. Meet Dave Evans at the Heritage Centre at the top of Pit Hill. Use station car park. Refreshments available after walk. Distance 5 miles Contact Tel. 01623 743 087.
Holly Blue Butterfly Tree blossoms and early insects. Bird calls starting and pairs nesting. Skylarks and meadow pipits. Bluebells and daffodils. Tiny Holly Blue butterflies. 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. Bring a walking stick.…
Red Start Improve your identification of spring birds using sight and sound. A walk around the Attenborough 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…
To the escarpment south of the village to see why and when various parts were built. Meet Dave Evans at the Heritage Centre at the top of Pit Hill. Use station car park. Refreshments available after walk. Distance 5 miles Contact Tel. 01623 743 087.