Our 4.1 mile 20th February walk was locally based starting from Titchfield Park.
We progressed via Bulwell Hall along part of the Robin Hood Way (which starts at the Castle and finishes at Edwinstowe) to Mill Lakes and back through Butlers Hill into the park.
A very popular cartoon character game is ‘Where’s Wally’
In our Short Walks photographs we play a similar game called ‘Where’s Kevin’? Can you spot him?
The next walk is on 21st March and details will be confirmed later.
David Rose
Our January walk began with a tram ride from the Hucknall terminus to Bulwell Forest.
It was a cold but crisp sunny day which was perfect for winter walking.
We began with a fairly short section of urban walking along Bestwood Road before crossing the A611 Hucknall Road to reach the Robin Hood Way footpath, which eventually led to a photo opportunity at the Winding House in Bestwood Country Park.
18 Happy Wanderers
The return section was on footpaths to skirt Mill Lakes before heading along the not so pretty Wigwam Lane back to our starting point.
February 20th Walk
In winter months we try to keep travelling to a minimum so this month we have an easy 4 miles starting from the Park Drive car park at Titchfield Park.
If the car park is full street parking is available close by.
Meeting Time
Meet at 9.30am for a 9.45 am start please.
David Rose
It was a very cold day on Thursday November 21st but five hardy walkers braved the elements.
We took the tram to Bulwell Forest and walked 4.6 miles via Bestwood Country Park and Mill Lakes back to our starting point at Hucknall tram stop.
The snow in the fields impressively reflected the sunlight and it was quite a Christmassy scenario.
December 19th Christmas Walk
A local walk which starts from Linby
Park either in front of the Horse and Groom, at Brook Farm or on Church Drive
Meet at 9.30 for a 9.45am start for a steady walk of just under 4 miles.
The aim is to get to Brook Farm by about 11.30/45am for an optional drink or two at the end.
‘Merry Christmas to all our readers’
David Rose
Our October walk was along the River Trent from Stoke Bardolph to the Radcliffe viaducts and the Netherfield Lagoons. The lagoons are a wildlife haven for a variety of birds. The muddy edges are especially attractive to waders and roosting gulls and terns.
The group photograph was taken on a bright sunny day in front of one of the 28 brick arches of the railway bridge that spans the river.
Thursday 21st November Walk
To continue the river theme this month we will follow part of the River Leen.
The plan is a linear walk along the Leen Valley Way starting from Wilkinson Street tram stop to the Moor Bridge tram stop.
The distance is about 4 miles on decent paths with no stiles.
Meet at the Hucknall tram at 9.30am to validate bus passes or to buy a ticket.
We will then board the first tram that leaves after 9.30am
David Rose
Our walk on 19th September started from the car park in Newstead Village which is near the Annesley and Newstead Country Park.
We walked between the lakes in the park to eventually reach the point where the River Leen flows into the Newstead Abbey top lake. We paused by the Folly Fort which is midway down the lake.
Several intrepid walkers climbed the stone steps onto the ramparts to gain excellent views of the Abbey grounds and buildings.
The next stop was the café for a short drinks break before we returned by the minor road, pausing by the waterfall for a group photo on our way back to the car park.
17th October Walk
We are starting from the public car park opposite the Ferry Boat in Stoke Bardolph.
The walk is along the River Trent to the weir and then onto Netherfield Lagoons.
It is an easy route with no stiles. Details will be sent out to group members.