Unfortunately, the December walk was cancelled but we will be doing the same walk to start the 2026 programme.
We will catch the 141 bus at 9.39am in Linby village.
Alight at Larch Farm followed by a walk back to Linby with a toilet and café stop at Newstead Abbey.
Remember your bus pass.
David Rose
The November walk was led by Liz and Phil Attenborough
On a sunny, frosty Thursday morning, 12 “short walkers” made their way via Waterloo Promenade to the Arboretum, walking up Elm Avenue to the high point of the Bellevue Reservoir – a little-known landmark which serves the City of Nottingham where we enjoyed uninterrupted views over the city.
Belle Vue Reservoir is a hidden Victorian engineering gem, built in the 1850s to secure the city’s water supply. Located near Mapperley Road, it consists of two underground chambers holding millions of litres. Rarely seen by the public, its brick vaults and arches showcase remarkable craftsmanship
A stroll back over the forest recreation ground to where we boarded a warm tram back to Hucknall.
A very interesting and informative walk.
December Walk
On Thursday 18th December we are catching the 9.39am 141 bus from Linby.
Our walk is 4 miles from Larch Farm into Newstead Abbey grounds via Kirkby Road and Haggnook Wood. We will have a café stop at the Abbey before returning to Papplewick and then onto Linby.
David Rose
On our October walk we had a very informative guided tour around the Bennerley Viaduct which was led by volunteers from ‘Friends of the Viaduct’.
We learnt a lot about its history and that of the surrounding area.
The Bennerley Viaduct is an iconic iron railway structure spanning the Erewash Valley near Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Built in 1877, it is celebrated for its elegant lattice girder design and remarkable engineering, being one of only two surviving wrought-iron viaducts in Britain.
Stretching over 400 metres, the viaduct was originally constructed to carry coal trains between Nottingham and Derby. Today, it stands as a testament to Victorian ingenuity and resilience, having survived both natural challenges and threats of demolition. Now restored, Bennerley Viaduct offers a scenic walkway for cyclists and pedestrians, whilst preserving local heritage.
Currently the Nottinghamshire end is closed off whilst the easy access route and visitors centre are being completed, and we have been invited back for a longer walk next year.
Our next walk is on 20th November
We are starting form the parking area at the bottom of Felley Lane South for a walk in the area which was a favourite of D H Lawrence.
Details will be sent out to the group.
David Rose
Thursday 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 of Gedling Church poking through the mist.
En route we met a wise owl and few people walking their dogs before we reached the café for a well-earned hot drink.
Next Month Thursday 16th October
The postponed visit for the guided tour of Bennerley Viaduct is confirmed, I have contacted the 2 volunteer guides (another!) Dave and Angie who will be leading the way.
Full details will be sent to group members a week before the walk.
David Rose
Unfortunately, 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 across the county and into Lincolnshire. At the end there is a welcome café which should be less busy now the school holidays have finished.
One change is the car parking which is a very reasonable £2.00 per vehicle.
Meet at the lower car park at 9.45am for a 10am start
Gedling Country Park
Spring Ln, Nottingham NG4 4PE
David Rose