WALKS

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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.

Travelling and Parking Instructions:

A619 to Chesterfield.  Continue on A619 through Chesterfield (towards Chatsworth).

Shortly after leaving Chesterfield the road starts to climb steadily and becomes two lanes on your side.  When a staggered crossroads sign and petrol station (on your right) come into view move into the right hand lane.  Ignore the right hand turning immediately before the garage, but a few yards after the garage turn right into a large lay-by.  (There is a bollard on either side of the entrance).

This is where we are parking.

We will start walking at 10.00am or before if we are all accounted for.  Therefore please let us know if you are going directly to the start.

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 – Strenuous
Upper Burbage
Upper Burbage Bridge - Higger Tor - Over Owler Tor - Padley Gorge - Upper Burbage Bridge.

Please note: this walk has been reclassified as Strenuous in view of the amount of climbing/scrambling involved and the large proportion of difficult, rocky under foot conditions.

We shall depart from Upper Burbage Bridge Car Park, Ringinglow Road, (O.S. 260830) at 10.15am. If you are going straight there, please let us know.
The first half of the walk comprises typical Derbyshire edge walking conditions, i.e. boulders and bizarre shaped rocks (see photos above) and stony paths. There are several short, steep rocky climbs up to Higger Tor and Over Owler Tor with some scrambling and hands and knees for those with shorter legs! Inevitably there are short, steep rocky descents down the other side(s).

There are spectacular views all day, if the weather is kind. As the walk is very exposed to the elements, we might decide to seek an alternative walk if the weather is awful.

The second half takes us into the Longshaw Estate along the river at the top end of Padley Gorge. The final 1.5 miles is along a firm, easy, steadily rising gravel track ("Sheffield Country Walk").
Strenuous 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 09:30am – 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.

TRAVEL: (suggested route). A38 to the Ripley/Ambergate turn off, A610 to Ambergate, A6 to Cromford (ignore signpost to Wirksworth after the bridge at Whatstandwell), turn left on B5023 to Wirksworth, before Wirksworth turn right on B5035 to Carsington, follow signs to Carsington Water Visitor Centre. Starting from the Visitor Centre Car Park (DE6 1ST) at 10:30 am.

Parking is expensive, so fill your car and spread the cost!

The easy route (4.5 miles) will walk along the western side on good paths to Carsington Village & The Miners Arms Pub and then return. The moderate walk (8.5 miles) will complete the full circuit of the reservoir. 

LUNCH at the Miners Arms. As the pub is at the half-way point on the walk it will be difficult to accommodate lunchers and non-lunchers. As the pub serves lunch until 4pm on Sunday it would be possible for the Easy Walkers to return by car to the pub at the end of the walk for lunch at, say 2.30. Anyone wishing to take up this option is asked to contact Dick by email: dickbrader44@gmail.com 

by SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER (I shall be out of Ravenshead for the next 2 weeks in N.Wales and the Lake District) with their menu choice from the on-line Miners Arms Sunday menu. I will then try to make arrangements with the Miners Arms.
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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Autumn/Winter ​Season Walks Programme

to the end of March 2026

We hope you will be able to join us on one of our walks.​_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sunday 12th October 2025 - 09:00am - 6.25 miles - Easy

The Pulpit Ash Walk

Starting form the Saville Arms Eakring.

Discover the historic site where William Mompesson, plague Rector of Eyam, held his services in Eakring. Also visiting Mansey Common.

Walk Leader and contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557. randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 18th October 2025 - 09:00am – 7.5 miles – Moderate

Bradgate Park

Parkland and woodland paths with some pavement sections. Majestic veteran oaks and herds of deer, it is a archetypal medieval deer park! There’s history – Lady Jane Grey, a war memorial and a folly (known as Old John’s Tower).

Parking at Bradgate Park ‘Hallgates’ P&D car park (Post code LE7 7HQ).

Moderate circular walk.

Walk leader & contact: Jane 07779 167502; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 26th October 2025 - 09:00am – 6 miles – Moderate

Bradford Dale

We start from Moor Lane Car Park near Youlgeave DE45 1LU. There is plenty of car parking paid by card or app.  A steep, steady descent down into Bradford Dale, followed by a flat riverside walk. 367m total ascent.

Walk leaders and contact: Carol & Glynne 07968 097308 or 01623 798102; g.payze.gp@gmail.com

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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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Thursday 6th November 2025

Skittles Evening at Sherwood Ranger Ravenshead 7:00pm for 7:30pm

Tickets £5.00 including buffet

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Sunday 9th November 2025 - 09:00am – 7 miles – Moderate

Little Eaton

Starting at the Bell & Harp pub, visiting Coxbench & Horsley. Roadside parking near the pub. Two climbs, one at the beginning, one three quarters of the way round. Walk can be shortened to a 2 mile circular, for those wanting a shorter walk

Lots of good views – no stiles!

10:00am start at Bell & Harp, for those going direct to start.

Walk leaders & contact: Georgina & Peter 07969 353793, randhwalkers@gmail.com                          

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Saturday 15th November 2025 - 08:30am - 6.5 miles - Moderate

White Edge & Froggatt Edge

From the National Trust Car Park at Curbar Gap.

A quite rugged edge walk along White Edge descending to the Grouse Inn and thence via Froggatt Edge back to Curbar Gap.

Walk leader & contact: Dick 01623 794158 preferred number or 07895 999267; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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​Sunday 23rd November 2025 - 09:00am – 6.2 miles – Easy
Airport Trail
The trail takes in the whole perimeter of East Midlands Airport through woodland, open parkland and meadows.
Also stunning views of airport operations!
Easy winter walk.
Walk leaders & contact: Mick & Margaret 07407 737406 or 0115 9279500, randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Tuesday 25th November 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 7th December 2025 - 09:00am – 6 miles - Moderate
Ilam
Set in a valley amidst lovely Derbyshire Dales, the rivers Dove and Manifold join below the village. The route explores the valleys and high ground of this region. There is a National Trust car park at Ilam.
Walk leader & contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 13th December 2025 - 09:00am – 5 miles – Moderate
Hardwick
A walk mainly within the Hardwick Hall Estate.
Exact route will be decided on the day but will start from the main car park near the Information Office.
About 5 miles of moderate walking.
Walk leaders & contact; Kath & Allan on 01623 797321; randhwalkers@gmail.com
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Sunday 4th January 2026 - 09:00am – 6.3 miles – Easy
Farnsfield Heritage Trail
A flat easy walk around and through Farnsfield Village. This walk can be shortened or lengthened according to individual requirements. Start point Southwell Trail Car Park at Farnsfield.
Walk leader & contact: Dick 01623 794158 preferred number or 07895 999267; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 10th January 2026 - 09:00am – 7 miles – Easy

Poulter Country Park

Mainly firm under foot with no stiles. Using the Poulter Country Park car park, we skirt the park in woodland. Using tracks and field paths, we reach Cuckney Hay Woods and the Arch Way to return to the start.

Walk leaders & contact: Carol & Glynne 07968 097308 or 01623 798102; g.payze.gp@gmail.com

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Sunday 18th January 2026 - 09:00am - 6 to 7miles – Easy

Erewash Valley

An easy winter walk in the Ilkeston/Trowell/ Cossall area. The precise route will be determined nearer the time

depending on the weather & conditions underfoot.

Easy with minimal ascent and stiles.

Walk leaders and contact: Mick & Margaret 07407 737306 or 0115 9279500; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Tuesday 27th January 2026 - 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 1st February 2026 - 08.30am – 6.75 miles – Moderate

Windgather Rocks

A small but dramatic gritstone crag standing above the Goyt Valley, with fine views over Cheshire and the mountains of the Dark Peak. It’s the centrepiece of this walk that heads up from Toddbrook Reervoir just outside the small town of Whaley Bridge. The return route crosses the edge of Goyt Forest and Taxal Moor.

Walk leader & contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 7th February 2026 - 09.00am – 5 miles – Moderate

Grindleford

Starting from Grindleford Station our route takes us through ancient woodland, Padley Gorge and past Carl Walk Fort to the high point Higger Tor. The return route has fine views over Hope Valley passing abandoned millstones on our return journey. Generally well used paths but some rough bouldery conditions. Can be boggy on the moor.

Walk leader & contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 15th February 2026 - 09:00am – 5 miles – Strenuous

Eyam Moor Walk

Starting from William Hill Road (1 mile uphill from Grindleford, at the point where it becomes a gravel, unmade road).

A moorland walk with fine views to Stoke Ford through Mill Wood, to Hazelford Hall and then back over the moor to William Hill Road. A 5-mile walk with some quite strenuous uphill sections.

Walk leader & contact: Dick 01623 794158 preferred number or 07895 999267; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Tuesday 24th February 2026 - 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 1st March 2026 - 09.00am – 7 miles – Moderate

Lathkill Dale

A classic limestone dale the river Lathkill flows along it and provides some lovely wooded landscapes. The route drops into Lathkill Dale via Cales Dale and follows excellent paths and tracks along the dale. From Conksbury Bridge some lane walking followed by field paths back to the start.

Walk leader & contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Wednesday 4th March 2026 – Annual General Meeting – 07:30pm

Ravenshead Village Hall

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Saturday 7th March 2026 - 09:00am – Approx. 6 to 7 miles - Moderate

Chatsworth

A walk in the Chatsworth Estate,

About 6 or 7 moderate miles.

Walk leaders & contact: Kath & Allan on 01623 797321: randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 15th March 2026 - 09.00am – 7.5 miles - Moderate

Chesterfield

Starting in the centre of Chesterfield we pass Tapton House and Ringwood Lake along the Chesterfield Canal following the Cookoo Way.

Walk leader & contact: Merv 07704 582096 01623 619557; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 29th March 2026 - 09:00am – 6.5 miles – Easy

Belph Brook (Welbeck)

Look for the Farm Shop entrance at Welbeck S80 3LL.

A circular walk through fields to the nearby hamlet of Belph, with a picturesque stream and quintessential village (!) which continues on to South Tunnel Lodge.

Accessibility: The walk includes a range of surfaces, with some slight inclines, fields, country road crossings and uneven stretches.

Walk leader & contact: Carol & Glynne 07968 097308 or 01623 798102; g.payze.gp@gmail.com

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Tuesday 31st March 2026 - 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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