Category: Short Walks

On the 18^th May starting from the centre of the ‘Rolls Royce’ estate we had an interesting and pleasant walk over the old airfield towards Bulwell Golf Course via Blenheim Lane.

When we were close to the crumbling Bulwell Hall Phil Attenborough shared his knowledge of some of its history.

We then took a short break for drinks at Bulwell Hall Golf Club House.

The return was back via Farleys Lane, the ‘yellow brick road’ footpath and the adventure playground that proved too much of a temptation for Roy ‘Tarzan’ Brown who leapt onto the zip wire.

Thanks to Phil and Liz Attenborough for leading and planning the route.

Next Walk Thursday June 15^th 

The 4.5 mile walk led by Roy Brown starts from Jacksdale Garden Centre to Codnor Castle and back. Meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am start.  Please park on the right side of the car park.

Address: 99 Main Road, Jacksdale, NG16 5HR

In March Roy Brown led the group on a circular route from Jacksdale Garden Centre.

They were rather windswept but despite the forecast of probable rain it was a dry morning.

Understandably several felt the need to recover in the friendly recommended cafe afterwards.

Thursday April 20^th

On Thursday 20^th April we are walking some less frequently visited areas from Bestwood Country Park visitor’s car park. (Near the winding house)

It includes a visit to a viewpoint in the park which is named after one of our current active u3a members

Prior to the walk we are invited to visit inside the winding house courtesy of u3a member Bob Gow who leads the volunteer group at Bestwood.

On your tour around the building you will use the newly installed lift to move up the various different levels of the building to the top where you can experience the sheer size and power of the winding engine. On the way back down via the steps you will hear the story of the mine during its years of operation until its closure in 1967

Park Road Bestwood Village Nottingham NG6 8TQ

Please note the earlier starting time 9.30. 9.40am at the Winding House

David Rose

On Thursday February 16^th on a damp and dull day eight intrepid walkers completed a full circumnavigation of all the lakes in Annesley and Newstead Country. On leaving the park via Annesley Junction we entered Annesley Woods for about half a mile before returning through the village to the car park. The ongoing transformation from pit lagoons to conservation and fishing lakes is worth a look.

March Walk

On Thursday 16^th March we are walking some less frequently visited areas from Bestwood Country Park visitor’s car park. (Near the winding house) Park Road Bestwood Village Nottingham NG6 8TQ Meet 9.45 for a 10.00am start. It includes a visit to a viewpoint in the park which is named after one of our current active u3a members

David Rose

On Thursday, 19th January, 2023 on our third attempt on a beautiful sunny, cold clear day with frozen ground underfoot we completed the walk from Hollybeck Garden Centre. The previous failed attempts were due to torrential rain on the proposed days.

23 members enjoyed the walk which was extended slightly to the village of Halloughton to avoid an especially rutted field system making it nearer 5 miles than the original 4. It was nice to finish at the garden centre cafe for a welcome warm drink at the end.

The next walk is on February 16th, 2023, to Annesley and Newstead Country Park.

David Rose

The 15th December walk, in cold but fresh and sunny conditions was enjoyed by eleven members. En route Greg described the heritage of some of the buildings such as the Old Blacksmiths on Church Lane Linby and Grange Farm and cottages.

In Moor Pond Woods we shared information about 18th century Scottish entrepreneur George Robinson who built a system of mill ponds and channels (called leats) at Papplewick to store water for and to feed water to his six large spinning mills along the River Leen.

We then walked via Papplewick Dam to St James’s Church and we were fortunate to find it open and to meet the Reverend Trevor Raaff who made the group very welcome and took time to tell us about the history of the church.

The final section was a footpath in Linby Meadow to reach our starting point at Brooke Farm cafe.

January 2023:
On Thursday 19th, we try again for the walk starting from Hollybeck Garden Centre.

David Rose