Rambling Group
Our rambling group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. The meeting point is the Nuthall Pub, Nottingham Road, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG8 6AX at 9.15am sharp. All walks are supported by experienced sighted guides. Please note guide dogs are not permitted on these walks.
There is a charge of £4 each to cover transport and the guides.
Please see below for details of the walks for 2025. Please note this is a provisional programme and is subject to change.
11 January – Lakeside – Nottingham University – Wollaton Park, 6 miles, Easy
25 January – Shipley Wood – Shipley Country Park – Mapperley Village, 7.5 miles, Easy
8 February – Attenborough Nature Reserve, 6 miles, Easy
22 February – Loughborough – Woodhouse Eaves – Beacon Hill, 7.5 miles, Moderate
8 March – Ticknall – Staunton Harold Reservoir – Calke Abbey, 7 miles, Easy
22 March – Swithland Wood – Bradgate Park (Provisional)
12 April – Cromford – Dukes Quarry – Wakebridge – Upper Holloway, 7.5 miles, Moderate
26 April – Lee Bridge – Dethick – Riber Village, 7 miles, Moderate
10 May – Alport Heights – Alderwasley Park – Newpark Farm, 6.5 miles, Moderate
24 May – To Be Confirmed
14 June – Curber – Froggatt Bridge – Baslow, 7 miles, Moderate
28 June – Strelley Village – Awsworth – Woodland Trust Wood – Strelley Village. Please note meeting time is 9.30am for this walk only. 7 miles, Easy with a couple of inclines to the end.
12 July – Alsop en le Dale – Tissington Trail – Parwich, 7 miles, Easy except for last hill and a couple of tricky stiles.
26 July – Burntstump Country Park (more details to follow)
9 August – Andys walk from Papplewick to Newstead Abbey with refreshments to follow!, 6.5 miles, Easy
23 August – Bob to lead walk from High Peak Junction to Black Rocks, 7 miles, Moderate
13 September – Southwell – Southwell Trail – Halam, 7 miles, Easy
27 September – Irene and Pete to lead this walk – Details to follow
11 October – Calton Lees – Beely – Hell Bank Plantation – Rabbit Warren – Chatsworth, 7.75 miles, Moderate (Hills)
25 October – Graham will be leading this walk – Details to follow
8 November – Bestwood Country Park, 7.5 miles, Easy
22 November – John will be leading this walk – Details to follow
13 December – Apleyhead Car Park and around Clumber, 6.5 miles, Easy
Please note: – All distances are approximate.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE PROPERLY EQUIPPED ACCORDING TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, PARTICULARLY REGARDING APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR. The Leader reserves the right to ask you not to take part if it is felt that the safety of others may be put at risk due to inappropriate equipment. Please also bring a change of footwear for the return journey.
Please bring your own tea/coffee for a morning break and also a picnic lunch.
Please be aware that our walks often involve stiles, difficult and muddy terrain and bring us into contact with farm livestock. One to one guiding is provided by experienced guides.
For more information, please contact us on 0115 9706 806.
