WALKS

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Walks Programme to the end of March 2026

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Sunday 1st March 2026 - 09:30am – 6 miles – Easy

Bestwood Park   CANCELLED

After weeks of incessant rain part of the route between Stokes Ford and Hazelford Hall (Mill Wood) has become a quagmire/mudbath. With more rain forecast in the week leading up to 1st March I propose to change the walk as follows:

Start: Bestwood Park Winding House Car Park, Park Road, Bestwood NG6 8TQ (the location of our summer BBQ) at 9.45am (9.30 Ravenshead). The walk is an easy 5/6 mile figure of eight walk, taking in the Lake area to the West and Bigwood to the East. As the walk passes the centre point of the eight near the Winding House it is possible to shorten the walk to 3 miles for those seeking an easier walk.

The walk is mostly on well-constructed paths with one stile and three gentle ascents. Please let Dick know if you are joining at the Winding House.

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

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Annual General Meeting with Entertainment, Wine and Beef Cobs

Wednesday 4th March 2026 7:30pm

Ravenshead Village Hall

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

Chatsworth   CANCELLED

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 miles – Easy

Belph Brook (Welbeck)

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

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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Spring and Summer 2026 Walks Programme

 

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Saturday 11th April 2026 09:00am – 6 miles – Moderate
Sandiacre/Stanton by Dale - A Walk in The Clouds
Meet 9.00 am Ravenshead (Precinct CP) or 10.00 am at Sandiacre Library Car Park (NG10 5FJ).
A moderate circular walk. Undulating countryside with a couple of steeper climbs. The clouds refer to an area of open wild
space. There is evidence of a ridge and furrow ploughing system. We cross a couple of golf courses (one not in use)
through the pleasant village of Stanton by Dale where there is a 13 th century church and a village cross (1632).On a clear
day you can see Charnwood, Nottingham. There are a couple of stiles.
Contact walk leader for further details. Please let the walk leader know if you intend joining this walk.
Walk leader & contact: Jane 07779 167502; randhwalkers@gmail.com or jane.raspin@gmail.com

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Sunday 26th April 2026 09:00am – 6 miles – Easy
Clifton Village Nature Reserve
An easy walk to see the bluebells! No styles, the walk is approx. 6 miles but can be shortened to 3 miles for those that
prefer a shorter walk. Starting at Clifton Village Nature Reserve carpark (NG11 8NH) at 10.00am. Please contact walk
leader to advise is starting the walk from Clifton.
Walk leaders & contact: Georgina & Peter 07969 353793; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Tuesday 28th April 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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Saturday 9th May 2026 09:00am – 6.7 miles – Moderate
Harlow Wood
We may be able to park at the Little John car park especially if we partake in an end of walk social drink! The walk will
follow the footpath beside the Little John to Rickett Lane crossing straight over to enter Harlow Wood. Following the
woodland paths up to the A617 before returning past Lindhurst Farm. Walking straight over Cross Lane we follow paths
and fields to the edge of Blidworth. From here we return to the pub over undulating fields. This is a moderate walk with
undulating terrain which can be muddy in places, there is only one style.
Walk leader & contact:: David Hill 07827 221569; davidhillmkc@gmailcom

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Tuesday 26th May 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 with 8 stiles.
Walk leaders & contact: Allan & Kath 01623 797321; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 31st May 2026 09:00am – 7.1 miles – Easy
Poulter Country Park
Leaving Poulter Country Park main car park off Whaley Road, Langwith (NG20 9HS – grid ref 725525) at 09:30am. We
skirt the park in woodland using track and field paths, we follow the railway to Norwood Farm, turn south past Graves
Wood and reach Cuckney Hay Wood. Turn southwest, we pass Top Farm and reach the disused railway before turning
north to return to the start. Mainly flat and firm underfoot with three styles and very little climbing.
Walk leaders & contact: Carol & Glynne 07968 097308 or 01623 798102; g.payze.gp@gmail.com

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Sunday 14th June 2026 09:00am - 6 miles – Easy
Welham Spa Ramble
Repeat of last year’s successful walk with a possibility of Sunday lunch at ‘The Boat’ Hayton. Starting at the Hop Pole Inn
(DN22 6UG) at 09:45am on the A620 east of Retford towards Gainsborough (lay-by parking just past the Inn). The walk is
mostly flat on roads, fields, track and canal towpaths with two styles and one gentle assent. Passing through Welham,
above Clarborough and down to Hayton, returning by canal towpath. As easy circular walk which can be shortened.
Walk leaders and contact: Dick 01623 794158 preferred number or 07895 999267; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 28th June 2026 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 is via fields, tracks, quiet lanes and woodland paths.
Walk leaders & contact: Mick & Margaret 07407 737306 or 0115 9279500; randhramblers@gmail.com

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Tuesday 30th June 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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Saturday 11th July 2026 09.00am – 7.75 miles – Moderate
Chatsworth & Bakewell
From Bakewell gentle footpaths lead over rolling countryside followed by a stroll along the river Derwent to Chatsworth
House. We return passing through the picturesque village of Edensor and back over rolling hills to Bakewell.
Walk leaders & contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557: randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 26th July 2026 09:00am – 5.6 miles – Strenuous
Upper Burbage
Upper Burbage Bridge – Higger Tor – Over Owler Tor – Padley Gorge – Upper Burbage Bridge. 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
rocky and stoney paths. There are several short, steep rocky climbs up to Higer Torr and over 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 (940ft) total climb.
Walk leader & contact: Carol & Glynne 07968 097308 or 01623 798102; g.payze.gp@gmail.com

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Tuesday 28th July 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 9th August 2026 09:00am – 6.75 miles – Moderate
Bretton Clough
Bretton Clough – definitive ‘secret valley’ – tucked away at the heart of a moorland range that lies between Eyam and the
Hope Valley. This walk links Abney Clough and Bretton Clough with Eyam Edge, Hucklow Edge and Abney Moor.
Walk leader & contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Saturday 22nd August 2026 08:30am – 8 miles – Moderate
Curbar Gap & Baslow Edge
A edge walk with fine views. Starting at Curbar Gap National Trust car park. Baslow Edge/Baslow Village/Chatsworth
Estate/Birchin Edge/back to Curbar Gap.
Walk leaders & contact: Dick 01623 794158 preferred number or 07895 999267; randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Tuesday 25th August 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 6th September 2026 08:30am – 6 miles – Moderate
Hope Valley
This quiet walk offers a different perspective towards the more familiar landmarks of Mam Tor, Peveril Castle and Win Hill.
It follows an ancient network of trails, through farmland and by rivers, once walked by the Romans in this beautiful valley.
Walk leaders & contact: Merv 07704 582096 or 01623 619557 randhwalkers@gmail.com

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Sunday 20th September 2026 09:00am – 5.9 miles – Moderate
Bradford Dale
Starting at Moor Lane car park near Youlgreave (DE45 1LU). A steep, steady decent into Bradford Dale, where it follows
the river for several miles. Returning across fields to regain the river with a 367mt climb back to the car park.
Walk leaders & contact: Carol & Glynne 07968 097308 or 01623 798102; g.payze.gp@gmail.com

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Tuesday 29th September 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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