In July we completed a 4.1mile circuit starting and finishing in Linby. The name Linby comes from the mills on the River Leen and the village dates to at least the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a priest but not a church.
The route went past St Michael’s Church, which dates to the 13th century. However, it has been restored multiple times and contains monuments to the Chaworth family.
We then walked down Haydn Lane through the Papplewick Green development onto the footpath which leads to the River Leen before crossing Papplewick Lane into Moor Ponds Woods.
Papplewick is another village with an interesting history, and it was once the southern gateway to Sherwood Forest, Papplewick was granted to Newstead Priory in 1120. We followed the footpath through the woods all the way to Linby Meadow back to our starting point.
Our destination was Brooke Farm café for a welcome drink and for some a highly recommended scone.
August Walk
On Thursday 21st August we have a guided walk at Bennerley Viaduct, which is known locally as The Iron Giant.
Details will be sent to the group in early August.
David Rose