Category: Short Walks

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

A pleasant and cooler walk was enjoyed by thirteen members in July. Starting at the tram stop in Hucknall we made our way to Brooke Farm in Linby for refreshments. We were surprised to learn that some of us had never been there! We thought it was a popular U3A coffee stop!

Back through Papplewick Woods, via Moor Pond, and onto the path along the River Leen where the (almost) newly laid path was admired by some of us! Back home by the bottom of the golf course to our starting point.

On a warm and sunny June 16th, thirteen members completed a 4.2 mile circular walk, starting and finishing at Greasley Parish Church. On the walk, at Gilthill, are the ruins of the old Kimberley West Windmill and grain store. There is very little left now but this is a greetings card which uses a painting of the mill dated 1900 by the Nottingham artist, Thomas Hammond.

Future Walks
July 21st, 2022 – A route which includes some parts of Linby and Papplewick devised and led by Liz Attenborough and Ann Murray.
August 18th, 2022 – Starting from Jacksdale Garden Centre, an interesting route planned and led by Roy Brown
September 15th and October 20th November 17th tbc
December 15th, 2022 – A ‘Hucknall Festive Walk’ led by Christine Eagle.

You will receive more details of the walks nearer the time. Any offers from group members to plan, or jointly plan and lead, walks of about 4 to 4.5 miles would be most welcome.

David Rose

The May walk which started from Langley Mill canal basin was led by Phil and Liz Attenborough who report:

‘We had a lovely walk, about four miles along the canal, 13 people turned up. The highlight was being attacked by Swans guarding their young, and I mean really attacked! So much so, Sue Naylor used her jacket as a matador cloak! What fun we have eh!’

June 16th Walk

The circular walk of about 4 miles starts at the large lay-by next to Greasley Church.

Church Road Greasley NG16 2AB

It includes a visit to the remains of the old windmill at Giltbrook. At the end there is the opportunity to pop into the ‘Parish Oven’ cafe run by church volunteers for a drink and maybe a cake…

Meet at 9.45 for a 10am start.

David Rose

On April 21st, 2022, thirteen members walked the undulating circuit around Gedling Country Park. For eleven of the group this was a new experience and we were fortunate to have a fine clear day that enabled us to appreciate the extensive views from our lofty position.

Our next walk, on the 19th May, will be led by Phil and Liz Attenborough. The route will be along the Nottingham/Erewash Canal at Langley Mill. The meeting point is on Linkmell Road, Langley Mill, next to the Great Northern Pub. This is a pleasant walk, approximately four miles along the canal. More details nearer the time.

David Rose