Walking Short Walks
We are a sociable group who meet on the third Thursday of each month to do a walk of 4 to 5 miles which takes about 2/2.5 hours walking on easy to moderate terrain. We usually start from various venues around the Hucknall area usually no more than 30 to 45 minutes drive away.
We also encourage members to suggest and lead walks and will offer help to do this if required. All we ask is you act responsibly and wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the conditions on the day and would suggest a personal first aid kit is carried.
Car share is available for non-drivers willing to share the cost.
We start the walks at 10 am so please allow sufficient time to be ready by arriving by 9.45am. In the event of severe weather we may decide to cancel the walk, please contact the group leader if you’re not sure. The walks are published on the website and in the monthly newsletter and details are sent to every member on the Beacon group list.
Latest Posts
- Short WalksThursday 18th September was a dull wet day and with several members either put off by the weather or on holiday we only had five hardy walkers for a gentle undulating walk around Gedling Country Park. The views from the raised viewing platforms are usually spectacular but today we could just see the tall spire …
- Short WalksUnfortunately, Bennerley Viaduct postponed our planned guided walk with 48 hours’ notice. It has been rearranged for 16th October. 18th September Walk It is 2 years since we visited Gedling Country Park. The full undulating circuit is about 3.9 miles. There have been a few changes and as always, weather permitting there are extensive views …
- Short WalksIn July we completed a 4.1mile circuit starting and finishing in Linby. The name Linby comes from the mills on the River Leen and the village dates to at least the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a priest but not a church. The route went past St Michael’s Church, which dates to the 13th …
- Short WalksThe June walk started at The Cricketers pub in Nuncargate. The pub takes its name from its close ties to the local cricketing heritage. It’s situated right next to the cricket ground where Harold Larwood, one of England’s most legendary fast bowlers, first played the game. Inside the pub there is memorabilia celebrating his life …
- Short Walks – JuneOur walk from Thieves Wood along Robin Hood Way was a mix of ancient woodland and newer pine plantations where legend whispers of outlaws hiding among the trees. We passed through the old Harlow Wood hospital site, now an ‘executive’ housing estate and onto Portland College which sits peacefully among greenery, providing education and support …
The current group leader is David Rose who may be contacted via the form below:-