Category: Short Walks

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

Once again, persistent heavy rain led to the cancellation of our November walk.

We will be walking on Thursday 15th December whatever the weather. It is a local ‘Christmas heritage walk’ starting from outside Brooke Farm in Linby village. On this walk we will learn something about a Scottish entrepreneur called George Robinson who built six large cotton spinning mills along the River Leen.

The distance is about 3.7 miles, fairly flat with no stiles and with time to visit the Brooke Farm Cafe at the end of the walk.

I have arranged that we can park at the far end of their car park and reserved 2 tables for those wishing to enjoy a drink and snack after the walk. Their toasted teacakes and jacket potatoes are highly recommended.

Meet outside Brooke Farm at 9.45am for a 10.00am start. Parking is also available in the village car park in front of the pub.

David Rose

The October walk was a ‘wash out’ with torrential rain and flooding on several sections of the driving route from Hucknall. The seven members who braved the elements sensibly decided to walk the 25 metres from the car park to watch the rain pour down from inside the cafe at Hollybeck.

In November on Thursday 17th, 2022, we will return to Hollybeck and try again! Meet in the car park of the Hollybeck Garden Centre and Cafe at 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start. Circular 4 mile walk on good tracks and bridleways, no stiles.

Hollybeck Nurseries Oxton Road, NG25 0RW

David Rose

On the 15th September 16 members enjoyed a 4.2 miles woodland meander through Sansome Woods starting and finishing at Burnt Stump Country Park.

This country park is a favourite of families in the area. It consists mainly of deciduous woodland, with an area of grassland and a cricket pitch, all conveniently close to the Burntstump public house.Some of the group are pictured outside the Burnt Stump Pub at the end of the walk.

October Walk: Thursday 20th, 2022: once finalised the details will be circulated to the group

David Rose

August walk: Thursday, 16th
This circular walk was kindly led by Roy Brown. We started from Jacksdale Garden Centre and the route included The Erewash Country Park and we returned via the village of Westwood. The scones at the garden centre are highly recommended.

September Walk: Thursday 15th
Starting from Burnt Stump Country Park we proceed through the park to Papplewick Pumping Station, Ransom Woods and return to the park. 4.2 miles and there are no long steep ascents or descents.
Park at the left hand side of the Burnt Stump Pub car park: NG5 8PQ
Meet 9.45 am Walk starts at 10.00 am.

David Rose