Our walk for March was a local walk, starting from Bestwood Village. After chatting to the leader of another walking group from Mansfield, we set off through an area where a lot of horses are stabled, and then onto the trail along the route of the old railway branch line to Calverton. We then continued on part of the Robin Hood Way, and through Killarney Park into the Country Park, having chatted to a passing walker who was distinctive in a bright red fleece, from appearing on Bargain Hunt, the TV series.
After some of our group opted for the steeper option on the next section, we re-assembled for the picnic stop, where there is a good view across to Hucknall and the Annesley woods. Thanks to Steve and Anne Lawrence for planning this walk.
Our April walk will be at Elvaston Castle, and one week later than usual, on Monday 28th April, due to the later Easter holiday.
John Tedstone