Aug - Nottingham Guided Walks the chance to get walking healthy

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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.

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

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Gedling Country Park Dragonfly heaven

On August 3, 2019 at 10:00 am

Southern and Migrant Hawker Dragonflies, Common and Red Darters, Common, Azure and Emerald Damselflies, Black-tailed Skimmers and Broadbodied Chasers – many more. Kingfisher could be seen this month. Meet Rod and Jenny Fillingham at the Visitor centre Café 1899 by Spring Lane car park . Wildlife presented by Mark Tyler and Brian Cluff. Walking may be slow. Post code: NG4 4PE Contact: Brian Cluff (0115) 9205110 Children must accompanied by a parent or adult carer. Non-FGCP members admission £1.00

Brinsley Footpath Walk No.7

On August 5, 2019 at 6:45 pm

The annual check on paths and furniture within the parish. Please wear suitable clothing and carry a drink. All walks are undertaken at your own risk although assessments of routes are made before. Avoid public transport, no late buses for your return journey. Meet the appointed volunteer leader at the Durham Ox PH, High Street, Brinsley. Grid Ref. SK 460 503 Distance 3.5 miles or 2 hours Contact Tel. No. 01773 531 251

Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre The Owl and Poulter Loop

On August 7, 2019 at 10:00 am

Through Scarcliffe Park and returning along the River Poulter. Meet Dave Evans at Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre at the top of Pit Hill. Use station car park. Refreshments available after walk. Distance 5 miles Contact Tel. 01623 743 087

Evening Walk No. 15 Erewash Valley

On August 7, 2019 at 6:30 pm

Castle Hill, Springfield Cottage, Meadow Farm, River Erewash, Langton Hill, The Cliff, Franderground Farm, Boar Hill, return. Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Duke of Wellington PH, Church St. Castle Hill, Kirby in Ashfield. Grid Ref: SK490 559 Post Code NG17 8LA Distance: 5.5 miles Contact: 07719 827 808

Greasley Footpaths Walk No.8

On August 12, 2019 at 6:45 pm

This last walk in the series starts on field paths to Willy Wood and Coney Grey Farms, returning via Winter Closes, Broad Lane and Church Walk. Jeff Catherines at The White Lion PH, Brinsley. Grid Ref. SK 459 489 Post Code NG16 5AH Distance 3.5 Miles Contact Tel. 01773 710 759

Evening Walk No. 16 Newstead Abbey

On August 14, 2019 at 6:30 pm

Down Linby Trail to Station Ave Newstead, Upper Lake, Newstead Abbey, South Lodge Newstead, Papplewick Hall, and return. Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at the Horse & Groom PH, Main Street Linby. Grid Ref: SK535 510 Post Code: NG15 8AE Distance: 6 Miles Contact: 07719 827 808

Sherwood Forest Walk

On August 16, 2019 at 11:30 am

Major Oak, Budby South Forest, Centre Tree, Archway House, River Maun, Edwinstowe, return. Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre. Possible lunch option here. Grid Ref: SK624 672 Post Code: NG21 9HN Distance: 6 miles Contact: 07719 827 808

Linear Walk from Toton to Phoenix Park (Cinderhill) using the Nottingham Tram System

On August 17, 2019 at 12:15 pm

Following last year’s success we continue the theme by walking from Toton Lane to Phoenix Park (Cinderhill) linking two Nottingham Tram Routes. First to Burnt Hill then Bramcote, Moor Lane, Shaw’s Plantation, Strelley, Broxtowe Country Park, Pheonix Park (Cinderhill) Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at 12.15 pm at Nottingham Midland Station opposite Nottingham City Council Offices (Loxley House), Station Street, Nottingham (steps to Trams) We aim to start walking from the Toton Tram station at 1.00 pm Grid Ref: SK 574 392 Post Code: NG2 3NJ Distance: 8 miles Contact: 07719 827 808

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

On August 18, 2019 at 9:30 am

Join local bird enthusiasts for a bird walk around Idle Valley Nature Reserve. About two hours. Bring your binoculars and walking boots. Donation welcome. Contact: Rural Learning Centre 01777 858 245 or email idlevalley@nottswt.co.uk North Road, Retford. DN22 8RQ

Brinsley Footpath Walk No.8

On August 19, 2019 at 6:45 pm

The annual check on paths and furniture within the parish. Please wear suitable clothing and carry a drink. All walks are undertaken at your own risk although assessments of routes are made before. Avoid public transport, no late buses for your return journey. Meet the appointed volunteer leader at the White House PH, Hall Lane, Brinsley Grid Ref. SK 459 489 Distance 2 miles or 1 and a half hours Contact Tel. 01773 531 251

Evening Walk No. 17 Wollaton Hall

On August 21, 2019 at 6:30 pm

Down Russell Drive to Harrow Road, then into Wollaton Park for the Hall, on to University Park via the Lake. Across Derby Road into University Park, on to the Lake, returning via Limetree Avenue and Wollaton Road Lodge. Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at Wheelhouse PH, Russell Drive, Wollaton. Grid Ref: SK 531 400 Post Code: NG8 2BH Distance: 6 miles Contact: 07719 827 808

Sherwood Forest In Search of Robin Hood

On August 24, 2019 at 1:30 pm

First a visit to Robin’s famous hiding place, the Major Oak, then cross the Birklands forest and heathland to the Centre Tree, at the middle of the old forest from Nottingham to Worksop. Through the Plantation to Blackpool, the former site of 6th Duke of Portland’s Russian Cottage, bought in 1884. Nearby stood the Shambles Oak, Robin’s larder, where the outlaws supposedly hung venison after stealing it from the King. It was blown down in a gale in the 1960’s. St. Edwin’s Cross, erected by the Duke of Portland in 1912, marks the site of a former chapel in part of what used to be the Royal Deer Park and what is now known as King John’s Palace, some 3 miles away at Old Clipston. Return from here. Meet Chris Thompson, Robin Hood Way Association, at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. Post code: NG21 9RN Distance 6.3 miles (3 hours) No booking required. Contact 07719 827 808

St Ann’s Allotments Tours

On August 28, 2019 at 1:30 pm

The 6th guided tour of the year, covering 700 years of history on the gardens. Includes a visit to our Heritage Display Garden. All tours last roughly 90 minutes. Meet 5 minutes earlier at the eco- friendly Visitor Centre at 121 Ransom Road, Nottingham NG3 3LH Grid Ref. SK584 417. Park on Ransom Road or use 42 bus service from the City. Donation request £5 per person includes tea / coffee and biscuits. Please book by emailing info@staa-allotments.org.uk or calling 0115 9602282, and leaving your name and contact tel. number. Website staa-allotments.org.uk

Evening Walk No. 18 A Future Vision: Calverton Country Park

On August 28, 2019 at 6:30 pm

A walk in Watchwood Plantation visiting the Polish War Memorial & forest tracks with views of Belvoir and surrounding countryside. Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers) at the roadside verge Whinbush Lane, Calverton. Grid Ref: SK611 514 Post Code: NG14 6PE Distance: 5 miles Contact: 07719 827 808