Walks Programme
1st December 2011 - 30th April 2012

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Sunday 4th December
A Walk: WOOLEY/ASHOVER. SK374604
Meet 10:00 for 10:15 at Wooley car park.
10 miles. Moderate. Colin P. Tel 0115 9720956/ 07970 138548.
B Walk: ATTENBOROUGH/TRENT LOCK/SAWLEY. SK504343
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at car park opposite traffic lights at Toton corner.
6.5 miles. Leisurely. Brian S. Tel 0115 9254066/ 07963 048017.

Wednesday 7th December
MEASHAM /NEWTON BURGOLAND. SK334123
Meet 10:00 for 10:15 at as 06/11/2011.
8 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Barry & Barbara C. Tel 0115 9197313/ 07876 163756.

Sunday 11th December
CARSINGTON WATER. SK247498
Meet 9.45 for 10.00 at Millfields car park.
9¾ miles. Moderate. Colin W. Tel 0115 9812700/ 07745 729996.

Wednesday 14th December
BRADGATE PARK - CHRISTMAS DINNER AND WALK. SK523096
Meet 10:00 for 10:15 at car park at rear of Bradgate Inn, Newton Linford.
5 miles. Leis/Mod. Brian S. Tel 0115 9254066/ 07963 048017.
Book meal with Brian at least 1 week beforehand. Carvery £6.

Saturday 17th December
TROWELL/ EREWASH CANALS. SK484398
Meet 10:00 for 10:15 at Festival Inn, Trowell.
5 miles. Leisurely. Mike C. Tel 0115 9283563/ 07790 256193.

Sunday 18th December
MARKEATON/BRAILSFORD. SK332380
Meet 09:30 for 09:45 at Markeaton car park, past crematorium.
10 miles. Moderate. Brian C. Tel 0115 9557363/ 07967 288716.

Wednesday 21st December
BRINSLEY/IRONVILLE. SK459489
Meet 10:00 for 10:15 at Robin Hood pub (closed) Park Hall Lane.
8 miles (figure of 8. 5+3). Leisurely. Reg L. Tel 01773 714756.

Wednesday 28th December
EPPERSTONE. SK665470
Meet 10:00 for 10:15 at top of old main road in Lowdham.
9 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Brian P. Tel 0115 9259779/ 07999 978638.

Sunday 1st January
BEESTON RYLANDS/ HIGHFIELDS. SK535354
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Canal Side, Beeston Rylands.
From Beeston train station, take Meadow Road which leads onto Canal Side. Refreshments in Tony's garden after walk. Sausage cobs etc. £1 in advance.
5 miles. Leisurely. Tony B. 0115 9259831/ 07767 464153.
Refreshments at Tony’s garden after walk. Sausage cobs/Tea/Coffee £1. Book and pay in advance.

Wednesday 4th January
Walk 1. MOORGREEN/AWSWORTH. SK490472
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 in lay-by at Greasley Church.
From Nuthall Island take B600 tom Greasley. Lay-by on left before church.
8 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Peter J. 0115 9767228.
Walk 2. CODNOR/GOLDEN VALLEY. SK420497
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Codnor Market Place car park.
From Nottingham/M1 Junc 26 take A610 to Codnor. Right at lights, car park 100m on right.
6 miles. Leisurely. Peter H. 0115 9384033.

Sunday 8th January
CLUMBER – ELKESLEY. SK625745
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Clumber Park main car park (NT).
A614 north from Nottingham. Follow signs for Clumber Park.
10 miles. Leisurely. Colin P. 07970 138548

Wednesday 11th January
Walk 1. LOWER HARTSAY/FRITCHLEY/CRICH. SK385514
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Lower Hartsay at canal bridge.
A610 from Nottingham, past Ripley. Straight over A38 junction. First left and straight on to canal.
8 miles. Leisurely. Peter H. 0115 9384033.
Walk 2. TANSLEY/LUMSDALE. SK296603
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Matlock car park before Sainsbury's.
A6 to Matlock, straight on to new by-pass. Car park 200m on left.
6 miles. Leisurely. Derek S. 0115 9389602/ 07987 036990.

Saturday 14th January
RIVER TRENT. SK582383
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at South Bank Bar, Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Suggest use the bus to Trent Bridge.
5 miles. Leisurely. Carol W. 0115 9229188.

Sunday 15th January
NEW YEAR WALK AND MEAL. OXTON. SK627510
Meet 10.15 for 10.30 at Ye Olde Bridge Inn, Oxton.
From Nottingham take A60 north then right at large roundabout onto A614 Ollerton road. Right onto B6386 to Oxton. Over A6097 roundabout, pub on left after 200 metres. Park in overflow field via main car park.
7 miles. Leisurely. Brian P. 0115 9259779/ 07999 978638.
Alternatively, meet 2.15pm for 2.30pm for lunch.
Full carvery plus desert with tea/coffee. Vegetarian option available. Cost £12, cheques payable to Broxtowe Ramblers please.
Full details and booking with Cynthia M. on 0115 9534836.

Wednesday 18th January
FARNSFIELD/EDINGLY. SK644572
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Southwell Trail car park, Station Lane, Farnsfield.
A614 from Nottingham to White Post roundabout. Right towards Farnsfield. Left towards Bilsthorpe. Signs to car park.
7 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Brian S. 0115 9254066/ 07963 048017.

Sunday 22nd January
NEWSTEAD/FOUNTAINDALE. SK541558
Meet 09.30 for 09.45 at Thieves Wood car park.
A611 from Nottingham. Right on B6020. Left on B6139. Car park on right.
11 miles. Leisurely. Colin W. 0115 9812700/ 07745 729996.

Wednesday 25th January
BLACK ROCKS/WIRKSWORTH MOOR. SK314561
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at High Peak Junction car park.
A6 to Cromford. Right at lights towards Lea. Car park on right.
6.5 miles. Moderate. Derek S. 0115 9389602/ 07987 036990.

Sunday 29th January
Walk 1. BURTON JOYCE/LAMBLEY. SK661452
Meet 09.30 for 09.45 at lay-by on A612 beyond Burton Joyce.
A612 from Nottingham.
12 miles. Moderate. Liz P. 0115 9876268/ 07718 241878.
Walk 2. OXTON/FARNSFIELD. SK629515
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Oxton Village Hall.
From Nottingham take A60 north then right at large roundabout onto A614 Ollerton road. Right onto B6386 to Oxton. Over A6097 roundabout, left at pub onto High Street. Car park at far end of village, on left.
7.5 miles. Moderate. Brian S. 0115 9254066/ 07963 048017.

Wednesday 1st February
Walk 1. WYMESWOLD/WYSALL. SK601234
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Wymeswold Memorial Hall car park.
From M1 Junc 24 take A6 through Kegworth. Left onto A6006 Melton Road. Second right in Wymeswold onto Clay Street. Hall on right.
8.5 miles. Leisurely. Barry & Barbara C. 0115 9197313/ 07876 163756.
Walk 2. BREASTON/DRAYCOTT. SK449318
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at St Chad's Water car park, Church Wilne.
Take A6005 from Long Eaton to Draycott. Left down Market Street. Continue 1 mile. Car park on right opposite church.
6 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Ken G. 0115 9195920/ 07837 713728.

Sunday 5th February
MANIFOLD VALLEY. SK094560
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at Wetton Mill car park.
Hartington to Hulme End. Follow signpost to Wetton Mill.
10 miles. Moderate. Brian P. 0115 9259779/ 07999 978638.

Wednesday 8th February
THORNTON RESERVOIR. SK470075
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Thornton Reservoir car park.
M1 Junc22. A50 towards Leicester, 2nd exit at next island. Continue to Thornton. car park on right near reservoir.
7.5 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Brian P. 0115 9259779/ 07999 978638.

Sunday 12th February
FIVE PITS TRAIL. SK412673
Meet 09.30 for 09.45 at Grassmoor Country Park.
From MI Junc 29 take A6175 to Williamthorpe. Right at roundabout onto B6039. Left onto Birkin Lane. Car park on right.
10 miles. Moderate. Sue P. 0115 9161970/ 07905 005634.

Wednesday 15th February
COSSALL/STRELLEY. SK484415
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Cossall picnic site on Cossall Road, 1 mile south of Cossall village.
7.5 miles. Leisurely. Pauline C. & Alan C. 01773 788366/ 07905 059228.

Saturday 18th February
WEST LEAKE HILLS. SK536301
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 by Buttercross, Gotham Church.
A435 from Nottingham or M1 Junc24. Follow signposts for Gotham.
5 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Mike C. 0115 9283563/ 07790 256193.

Sunday 19th February
LOWER HARTSAY/WINGFIELD. SK385514
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at Lower Hartsay at canal bridge.
A610 from Nottingham, past Ripley. Straight over A38 junction. First left and straight on to canal.
9 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Clive U. 0115 9301917.

Wednesday 22nd February
Walk 1. DALE ABBEY. SK452414
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Straw's Bridge car park, Ilkeston.
Take A609 from Ilkeston towards West Hallam. Car park on right.
8.5 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Barry & Barbara C. 0115 9197313/ 07876 163756.
Walk 2. HOVERINGHAM. SK703463
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at river bank in Hoveringham.>br> Take A612 from Nottingham through Burton Joyce. Straight over at A6097 roundabout. Turn right at Gonalston /Hoveringham crossroads. Keep straight on in Hoveringham (not left into village). Continue to river bank.
5 miles. Leisurely. Brian S. 0115 9254066.

Sunday 26th February
Walk 1. LATHKILL DALE/BRADFORD DALE. SK194644
Meet 09.30 for 09.45 at car park at Moor Lane, west of Youlgreave.
From Cromford take A5012 up Via Gellia. Turn right in Newhaven for Friden & Youlgreave. 2.4 miles, fork left on minor road. Straight over at crossroads. Right into Back Lane (missing signpost!). 200m, right to car park.
11 miles. Moderate. Martin G. 0115 9526160/07957 361836.
Walk 2. OSMASTON. Figure of 8 walk. SK200435
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Shoulder of Mutton car park, Osmaston.
A52 from Derby towards Ashbourne. Follow signs left to Osmaston.
8 miles. Leisurely. Martin L. 0115 9724865/07961 718742.

Wednesday 29th February
Walk 1. EDDLESTOW/ASHOVER. SK325633
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Eddlestow car park.
A623 Matlock to Chesterfield. Picnic site car park on left.
8 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Clive U. 0115 9301917.
Walk 2. ILKESTON/MAPPERLEY. SK462422
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Victoria Leisure Centre car park, Ilkeston.
A609 from Ilkeston towards West Hallam. Right at traffic lights onto B6007 to car park.
5 miles. Leisurely. Ken G. 0115 9195920/ 07837 713728.

Sunday 4th March
ASHOVER. Figure of 8 walk. SK350632
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at Ashover Village Hall car park.
A61 from Alfreton to Stretton. Left on B6036 to Ashover. Right at The Old Poets Corner pub. Right at The Black Swan pub. Car park on right.
9.5 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Debbie K. 0115 8770830/ 07817 755461.

Wednesday 7th March
Walk 1. KEDLESTON. SK341404
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Woodland Road car park.
Derby Ring Road A38/A6 roundabout. Exit for Allestree onto Kingscroft Road, right at T-junction, next right into Woodlands Road.
8.5 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Denis & Jean E. 0115 8778347/ 07532 287341.
Walk 2. LAXTON/KNEESALL. SK724671
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Laxton Visitor Centre rear of Dovecote Inn, Laxton.
A614 to Ollerton roundabout. Right on A616, left at next roundabout on A6075, right under bridge to Laxton.
6.5 miles. Leisurely. David Daws & John S. 07967 558262/ 07760 176218.

Sunday 11th March
ROWSLEY - WINSTER. SK258658
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at Old Station Close car park.
A6 Matlock towards Buxton. In Rowsley, turn left into Old Station Close. Car park on right.
10 miles. Moderate. Colin P. 07970 138548.

Wednesday 14th March
Walk 1. KIRK LANGLEY. SK288389
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Kirk Langley Church.
A52 Derby/Ashbourne, 2nd left in village to church.
8 miles. Leisurely. Reg L. 01773 714756/07804 098135.
Walk 2. HARDWICK PARK. SK458633
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Hardwick Inn overflow car park.
M1 Junc 29. 1st exit onto A6175, left into Mill Lane. Continue to sign for Hardwick Inn (not Hardwick Hall).
5 miles. Leisurely. Norman L. 0115 9397942.

Saturday 17th March
RIVER TRENT CLIFFS. SK647392
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Radcliffe on Trent car park.
A52 from Nottingham. Left to Radcliffe village centre.
5 miles. Leisurely. Elizabeth D. 0115 9225102/ 07941 712192.

Sunday 18th March
WINSTER, IBLE, BRASSINGTON, ALDWARK. SK239603
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at car park at top of Winster.
From Cromford, Via Gellia, right at Grangemill. Car park on right at top of Winster.
10 miles. Moderate. Peter W. 0115 8541957.

Wednesday 21st March
KIRKBY DUMBLES. SK501548
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Portland Park Visitors Centre car park, Kirkby in Ashfield.
M1 J27, A608, A611 towards Mansfield. Left A6020, left on Lindley Lane. 1 mile to car park.
7 miles. Leisurely. Jeff & Cath G. 01623 723387.

Sunday 25th March
Walk 1. SEVEN HALLS WALK, HATHERSAGE. SK231814
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at Hathersage car park (Pay/Display).
A623 from Chesterfield, A625 from Calver, B6001 to Hathersage.
12 miles. Moderate. Liz P. 0115 9876268/ 07718 241878.
Walk 2. CASTLE DONINGTON/DISEWORTH. SK445327
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Clapton St car park, Castle Donington.
B6540 from Long Eaton. Left after Lamb pub, second right to car park.
8.5 miles. Leisurely. Martin L. 0115 9724865/ 07961 718742.

Wednesday 28th March
COACH - RUTLAND WATER.
Walk 1: 7.5 miles. Barry & Barbara C.
Walk 2: 5 miles. Brian S.
Pickups start at Eastwood. Book with Barbara C. 0115 9197313/ 07876 163756.

Sunday 1st April
TIDESWELL MOOR. SK151755
Meet 09.45 for 10.00. Park near church in Tideswell.
M1 Junc 29. A617 to Chesterfield. A619 to Baslow. A623 through Calver. Left on B6049 to Tideswell.
9.7 miles. Moderate. Debbie K. 0115 8770830/ 07817 755461.

Wednesday 4th April
Walk 1. ASHOVER. SK376610
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Ogston Reservoir car park at top end.
A61 north from Alfreton. Left on B6014, keep left at fork. Car park on left before reservoir.
8 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Peter J. 0115 9763228.
Walk 2. GUNTHORPE. SK685437
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Gunthorpe car park near tearooms.
A52 east, A46 north, A6097, over river. Right and right again.
5 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Norman L. 0115 9397942.

Sunday 8th April
Walk 1. WATERHOUSES. SK085501
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at cycle hire car park at old station.
A52/A523 to Waterhouses from Ashbourne. Left at junction for Cauldon, left immediately past bridge.
10 miles. Moderate. Martin B. 0115 9277320.
Walk 2. BLORE PASTURES, HANGING BRIDGE. SK136497
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at Blore Pastures car park.
A52 from Ashbourne. Right after Swinscoe, left at crossroads towards Ilam.
8 miles. Moderate. Barry & Barbara C. 0115 9197313/ 07876 163756.

Wednesday 11th April
BREADSALL/HORSLEY - DAFFODIL WALK. SK371398
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Breadsall church, roadside parking.
A608 from Derby towards Heanor. Turn left to Breadsall. Right in village to church.
8 miles. Leisurely. Reg L. 01773 714756/ 07804 098135.

Saturday 14th April
DALE ABBEY/LOCKO PARK. SK437389
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Carpenter's Arms car park Dale Abbey.
From Ilkeston A6096 through Kirk Hallam, turn left to Dale Abbey. From M1 Junc 25, take Sandiacre exit. Straight over at B5010 crossroads. After 1 mile left to Dale Abbey.
4.5 miles. Leisurely. Brian S. 0115 9254066/ 07963 048017.

Sunday 15th April
ERRWOOD RESERVOIR, SHINING TOR. SK025752
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at Goyt's Lane car park.
A5004 out of Buxton towards Whaley Bridge. After 2 miles turn left toward Errwood Reservoir. Car park after ¾ mile.
11.25 miles. Moderate. Colin W. 0115 9812700/ 07745 729996.

Wednesday 18th April
LONGSTONE EDGE (In memory of Graham Davenport). SK239748
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Sough Lane, Calver.
From M1 Junc 29. A617 to Chesterfield. A619 to Baslow. A623 to Calver. Left at traffic lights.
8 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. David D. & John S. 07967 558262/ 07760 176218.

Sunday 22nd April
GRINDLEFORD, EYAM, STONEY MIDDLETON. SK251788
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at Grindleford Station road.
From M1 Junc 29. A617 to Chesterfield. A619 to Baslow. A623 to Calver. Right on B6001 to Grindleford. Over river bridge and left for station.
11.5 miles. Moderate. Peter W. 0115 8541957.

Wednesday 25th April
Walk 1. WINGFIELD MANOR/ SOUTH WINGFIELD/PENTRICH. SK385515
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Lower Hartsay at canal bridge.
A610 from Nottingham, past Ripley. Straight over A38 junction. First left and straight on to canal.
8 miles. Leisurely/Moderate. Denis & Jean E. 0115 8778347/ 07532 287341.
Walk 2. RUDDINGTON/BUNNY. SK575321
Meet 10.00 for 10.15 at Rushcliffe Country Park car park.
A60 from Nottingham right at Nottingham Knight towards Ruddington past village right at roundabout.
5 miles. Leisurely. Tony B. 0115 9259831/ 07767 464153.

Sunday 29th April
MAM TOR. SK124834
Meet 09.45 for 10.00 at Mam Tor car park (National Trust).
A6187 through Castleton to top of Winnats Pass. Right, then left after 400yds. Car park on right after 300yds.
9 miles. Moderate. Martin G. 0115 9526160/ 07957 361836.

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