Autumn/Winter 2025/6
to the end of March
Please scroll down for details of each walk
Important information, changes or cancellations are shown in RED
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This page is continually being updated with the latest walks information. PLEASE check here before setting off for any walk or you might end up heading for the wrong location at the wrong time.
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WALKS
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MEETING POINT - for all walks the departure point is the Milton Court Ravenshead Car Park (RCP) at 9:00 am - or 9.30 am for Tuesday walks - unless otherwise stated in the individual walk details below.
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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.​
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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 – 6.3 miles – Moderate
Little Eaton
Anyone who wants to do the walk, please ring me before the weekend to let me know. My mobile number is 07969 353793.
The walk is actually 6.3 miles not 7 when checked the other day.
Starting at the Bell & Harp pub (DE21 5AE), 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 – there are some stiles, but no difficult ones.
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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Sunday 16th November 2025 - 08:30am - 6.5 miles - Moderate
White Edge & Froggatt Edge
9.30am from the National Trust Car Park at Curbar Gap.
The walk is a moorland walk along two spectacular edges. A quite rugged edge walk along White Edge descending to the Grouse Inn and thence via Froggatt Edge back to Curbar Gap.
David Hill has agreed to lead this walk in Dick's absence.
Although quite short in distance it is a quite rugged walk with a number of ups and downs. David will do a reconnaissance of the walk on the 10th/11th of November. We ask that anyone proposing to do the walk should confirm their participation with David (contact details below) by WEDNESDAY 12th NOVEMBER.
Walk leader & contact: David Hill 07827 221569 or davidhillmkc@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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