Walking Short Walks
We are a sociable group who meet on the third Thursday of each month to do a walk of 4 to 5 miles which takes about 2/2.5 hours walking on easy to moderate terrain. We usually start from various venues around the Hucknall area usually no more than 30 to 45 minutes drive away.
We also encourage members to suggest and lead walks and will offer help to do this if required. All we ask is you act responsibly and wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the conditions on the day and would suggest a personal first aid kit is carried.
Car share is available for non-drivers willing to share the cost.
We start the walks at 10 am so please allow sufficient time to be ready by arriving by 9.45am. In the event of severe weather we may decide to cancel the walk, please contact the group leader if you’re not sure. The walks are published on the website and in the monthly newsletter and details are sent to every member on the Beacon group list.
Latest Posts
- Short WalksOur July walk was a semi-urban 4.5-mile stroll from Nottingham Train Station. We followed the canal before crossing over Trent Bridge, continued past the rowing clubs and the Forest City Ground, passing under lady Bay Bridge to reach the new made in Hucknall ‘Briton’ bridge. This new footbridge over the Trent adds a clean, modern …
- Short WalksOn June 18th our walk started from the car park at Burntstump. (Approx. 4.5 miles) From the car park we made a full circuit of the cricket pitch. From the far side we followed the path out to Rigg Lane, then continued downhill to join the broad track of the old railway line. This straight, …
- Short WalksOn 16 April, the walk set off from St Mary’s Church, Greasley, a medieval parish church rebuilt in the late 19th century after mining subsidence. Paths through Colliers Wood, once shaped by deep coal mining and later reclaimed as green space, led towards Eastwood Hall Park, former grounds of the Walker family and later coal‑industry headquarters. …
- Short WalksThe March walk was a route from Bestwood Country Park which included a circuit of Mill Lakes. Unfortunately, although the paths were drying out, we did find some mud along the way. However, the weather was much improved with some sunshine and temperatures warm enough for David Wright to slip into his shorts. April Walk …
- Short WalksMarch Short Walks The February walk was cancelled due to heavy rain. The next walk is on Thursday 19th March. It will be the planned February walk from Bestwood Country Park Car Park Following the rain the photograph shows the mud and flooding on the path round Mill Lakes last week. Details will be sent …
The current group leader is David Rose who may be contacted via the form below:-