WALKS

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Spring/Summer ​Season Walks Programme
April 2025 to end of September 2025
We hope you will be able to join us on one of our walks.​

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Sunday 11th May 2025 9:00am – 5 miles – Easy
Welham Spa Ramble
Starting at the Hop Pole Inn on the A620 East of Retford (towards Gainsborough). There is lay-by parking nearby (grid 719618), just past the Inn.
The walk is mostly flat on roads, fields, track & canal towpath with one moderate ascent. Passing through Welham, above Clarborough & down to Hayton. Returning along the canal. An easy walk with one ascent.
Hop Pole Inn closed. Alternative arrangements to follow: SEE NEWS / REPORTS PAGE.
Easy circular walk
Walk leader & contact:: Dick 01623 794158 preferred number or 07895 999267; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 17th May 2025 9:00am – 7.75 miles – Moderate
Calke & Ticknall
A well-signed park, wood & farmland walk. Mostly on public & permissive footpaths, parts on lanes/road verges. A figure-of-eight loop from Calke Abbey (NT) passing abandoned limestone quarries in the National Forest & Staunton Harold Hall.
Moderate figure-of-eight walk.
Walk leader & contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Tuesday 27th May 2025 09:30am – 5 miles – Easy
A walk within Nottinghamshire
An easy 5 mile (approx.) walk normally within Nottinghamshire or very close to border of county. Easy going pace and contours to suit all. For details contact the walk leader the weekend before the walk. There will be time for a self-service refreshment stop. Walks are normally in the countryside but can include anything that Nottinghamshire has to offer. We try to avoid roads but can include quiet country lanes or villages.
Easy circular walk with 8 stiles.
Walk leaders & contact: Allan & Kath 01623 797321; randhwalkers@gmail.com
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Sunday 1st June 2025 09:00am – 6.0 miles - Moderate
Alsop En Le Dale & Tissington
Two of the loveliest villages in the Peak District are linked by this walk which uses parts of the Tissington Trail. A few modest climbs & plenty of stiles! The highlight of this walk will be opportunity to visit some, or all, of the Tissington Well Dressings during our lunch stop in the village. Tracks, field paths & quiet lanes.
Moderate circular walk.
Walk leaders and contact: Mick & Margaret 07407 737306 or 0115 9279500; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 15th June 2025 9:00am – 6 miles – Moderate
Elton – Youlgreave circular
There is ample parking on Main Street. Starting at Elton Church (DE4 2BW) at 10am we descend north across fields. Crossing the road, we pass Cliff Farm, following the path north west to Hopping Farm. Soon after passing the caravan site, we turn north east until we reach the Limestone Way. Leaving the Limestone Way, we head towards Robin Hood’s Stride and then south on to Elton, turning right (west) back into the village.
Moderate walk with 316m (980 ft) total climb.
Walk leaders & contact: Carol & Glynne 07968 097308 or 01623 798102; g.payze.gp@gmail.com

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Tuesday 24th June 2025 09:30am – 5 miles – Easy
A walk within Nottinghamshire
An easy 5 mile (approx.) walk normally within Nottinghamshire or very close to border of county. Easy going pace and contours to suit all. For details contact the walk leader the weekend before the walk. There will be time for a self-service refreshment stop. Walks are normally in the countryside but can include anything that Nottinghamshire has to offer. We try to avoid roads but can include quiet country lanes or villages.
Easy circular walk.
Walk leaders & contact: Allan & Kath 01623 797321; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 29th June 2025 10:00am – 6 miles – Easy
An interesting Town walk, Mansfield
Parking at Berry Hill Park Car Park (Lichfield Lane NG18 4RP - free parking), we walk down Lichfield Lane to reach the A60. Continuing on till we turn left into Bleak Hills & eventually reach King’s Mill Reservoir. Lunch at the Visitor’s Centre (Café & Toilets). From here we walk around the Reservoir before returning, initially via a different route, by retracing our steps back to Berry Hill Car Park.

Walk leaders & contact: Frances & Mel 07765 575407; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 13th July 2025 09:00am – 7.5 miles – Moderate/or 4.5 miles Easy
A Trent Valley walk for all ages
The choice is yours: either a 7.5 mile moderate walk or a 4.5 mile easy walk? Both on relatively flat terrain. Both are circular walks starting from ‘The Black Horse Inn’ Caythorpe car park (NG14 7ED). Then continuing via Mill Farm, Hoveringham Gravel Pit Lakes, Hoveringham Village to the River Trent (1 stile). The easy walk returns to Caythorpe from the river, with the harder walk continuing on to Gunthorpe along the river bank. Returning to Caythorpe by a circular route. Meet 9:00am Milton Court CP or 9:45am at Caythorpe.
Circular walk.
Walk leader & contact:: Dick 01623 794158 preferred number or 07895 999267; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 19th July 2025 09:00am – 7 miles – Moderate
Upper Goyt Valley
The reservoirs of the Upper Goyt Valley occupy a scenic & popular location. Taxal church is in an attractive spot, after which the walk climbs grass & moor to follow a ridge over Windgather Rocks, noted for their rock climbs & the views over surrounding hills. The descent leads to the ruins of Errwood Hall, surrounded by varied woodland. There is then an easy walk along the banks of the reservoirs & beside the river back to the walk start.
Moderate circular walk
Walk leader & contact; Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 27th July 2025 9:30am – 5.5 miles – Easy
Orston stroll
We suggest parking at or near the Durham Ox pub (Church St, Orston, Nottingham NG13 9NS). At 10.30am we head south west from the pub and cross into Chapel Street. Continuing south west, we cross the railway and aim for Whatton-in-the-Vale. We hope to reach the pub (Cranmer Arms) in time for lunch, hence the later start. We head east out of the village and along the River Smite back
to Orston.
Easy walk.
Walk leaders & contact: Carol & Glynne 07968 097308 or 01623 798102; g.payze.gp@gmail.com

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Tuesday 29th July 2025 09:30am – 5 miles – Easy
A walk within Nottinghamshire
An easy 5 mile (approx.) walk normally within Nottinghamshire or very close to border of county. Easy going pace and contours to suit all. For details contact the walk leader the weekend before the walk. There will be time for a self-service refreshment stop. Walks are normally in the countryside but can include anything that Nottinghamshire has to offer. We try to avoid roads but can include quiet country lanes or villages.
Easy circular walk.
Walk leaders & contact: Allan & Kath 01623 797321; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 9th August 2025 09:00am – 7 miles – Easy
Dunham-On-Trent
This walk in the flatlands of the Trent Valley encounters three interesting churches and a curious tale. Our route is on lanes, fields & riverbank passing the village of Fledborough, with an impressive view of the half-mile long Trent Viaduct which carried coal trains over the River Trent.
Easy circular walk.
Walk leader & contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 16th August 2025 09:00am - 6 miles – Moderate
Around Clarborough
A pleasant walk around Clarborough taking to the hills with wide views in every direction. Most of the walk is on pleasant green lanes. Having walked in this area last year, and without having recced the walk at this time it is considered to be a moderate grade walk of about 6 miles. With a possible excursion to Orchard with plumbs!
Walk leaders & contact: Kath & Allan 01623 797321; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Tuesday 26th August 2025 09:30am – 5 miles – Easy
A walk within Nottinghamshire
An easy 5 mile (approx.) walk normally within Nottinghamshire or very close to border of county. Easy going pace and contours to suit all. For details contact the walk leader the weekend before the walk. There will be time for a self-service refreshment stop. Walks are normally in the countryside but can include anything that Nottinghamshire has to offer. We try to avoid roads but can include quiet country lanes or villages.
Easy circular walk.
Walk leaders & contact: Allan & Kath 01623 797321; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 31st August 2025 09:00am – 6.5 miles – Moderate
Bolsover to Scarsdale
A pleasant walk with some lovely views (on a fine day!). Starting at the Peter Fiddler/Carr Vale Nature Reserve Car Park we follow the Stockley Trail. We make our way up to Scarsdale Hall where we have lunch in pleasant surroundings. After lunch we make our way back (via a different route) to the car park.
Car Parking at Carr Vale Flash Nature Reserve Car Park, Riverside Way, Bolsover S44 6GA – Free Parking, No Toilets. Small car park, please park on Riverside Way if full.

Walk leaders & contact: Frances & Mel 07765 575407; randhwalkers@gmail.com
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Sunday 14th September 2025 09:00am – 6 miles – Moderate
Linacre Reservoirs
An undulating walk mostly on quiet lanes and good tracks. Starting from Nether Chanderhill we pass through Ashgate on our way to Linacre Reservoirs. Our return route takes us through the hamlet of Wigley. On quiet lanes, tracks, field and woodland paths.
Moderate circular walk.
Walk leaders and contact: Mick & Margaret 07407 737306 or 0115 9279500; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 20th September 2025 09:00am – 5.6 miles – Moderate
Upper Burbage
Upper Burbage Bridge – Burbage Rocks – Burbage Bridge – Owler Tor – Hathersage Moor – Higger
Tor – Upper Burbage Bridge.
Full description to follow after recce.
Moderate walk with 302m (940 ft) total climb.
Walk leaders & contact: Carol & Glynne 07968 097308 or 01623 798102; g.payze.gp@gmail.com

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Sunday 28th September 2025 09:00am – Choice - Easy walk 4.5 miles or Moderate Walk 8.5 miles
Carsington Water Reservoir walk for all abilities
A walk along this scenic reservoir location. Starting from the Visitor Centre Car Park (DE6 1ST) at 10:00 am. The easy route (4.5 ml) will walk along the western side on good paths to Carsington Village & The Miners Arms Pub and then return. The moderate walk (8.5 ml) will complete the full circuit of the reservoir. There is the possibility of lunch at the Miners Arms (details and travel information later).
Walk leader & contact:: Dick 01623 794158 preferred number or 07895 999267; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Tuesday 30th September 2025 09:30am – 5 miles – Easy
A walk within Nottinghamshire
An easy 5 mile (approx.) walk normally within Nottinghamshire or very close to border of county. Easy going pace and contours to suit all. For details contact the walk leader the weekend before the walk. There will be time for a self-service refreshment stop. Walks are normally in the countryside but can include anything that Nottinghamshire has to offer. We try to avoid roads but can include quiet country lanes or villages.
Easy circular walk.
Walk leaders & contact: Allan & Kath 01623 797321; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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