Walks are 5/8 miles and usually over easy to moderate terrain. In winter the areas explored are local but in summer they venture further afield in Derbyshire. Breaks for cream teas are compulsory and well earned!
Frequency & Time: 3rd Thursday (Th) in the month
Venue: Please check calendar for details
Contact: Liz Wilson or email Groups’ Coordinators
Programme 2026
Rambling
- There will be a Ramble a month, on the 3rd Thursday. Though we tend to eat at the end, it is advisable to bring a drink and a snack for a break on the way around.
- These are only provisional dates, and some dates and walks may have to be changes because of Coffee Mornings or Visits!
- We meet in Morrison’s, Mansfield Woodhouse, Car Park at 10.00am, unless otherwise stated. Then we can sort into cars and share travel expenses.
| DATE | RAMBLING |
|---|---|
| Thursday 15th January 2026 | Chatsworth. |
| Thursday 19th February |
River Maun – 5 miles – Moderate – Foxglove. Start: Sandlands Court N19 0GG. Leader: Susan. |
| Thursday 19th March |
Welbeck – 6miles – Moderate – Dukeries Garden Centre. Start: Dukeries Garden Centre S80 3LT. Leader: Marilyn H. |
| Thursday 16th April |
Matlock Bath – 6miles – Moderate. Start: Matlock Bath Park in Station Yard Car Park DE4 3NS. Leader: David. |
| Thursday 21st May |
Cromford Canal – 6miles – Moderate – Cromford. Start: Cromford Wharf Car Park DE4 4RQ. Leaders: Carolyn & Helen. |
| Thursday 18th June |
Longshaw Estate to Upper Burbage Ridge & Millstone Edge – 6.0 miles – Arduous – Longshaw Cafe. Start: Longshaw Car Park (NT) S11 7TZ. Leader: David. |
| Thursday 16th July |
The Lock Keeper – 5.5miles – Moderate – Eat at Pub. Start: Pub Car Park, Sandy Lane, Worksop S80 1TJ. Leaders: Colin & Anne. |
| Thursday 20th August |
Attenborough – 5miles – Easy – Nature Reserve Cafe. Start: Pay and Display NG9 6DY. Leaders: Liz &Ann. |
| Thursday 17th September |
Hathersage & Stanage Edge – 5miles – Arduous – Eat in Hathersage. Start: Parking in Oddfellows Road Car Park S32 1DU.Leader: David. |
| Thursday 16th October |
Welbeck – 5miles – Moderate – Dukeries Garden Centre. Start: Dukeries Garden Centre S80 3LT. Leader: Marilyn H. |
| Thursday 19th November |
Spa Ponds – 5miles – Easy. Buffet at Liz’s House. Start: Liz’s House, Forest Town. |
| Thursday 1st December | Farnsfield & Hexgreave. Start: Hexgrave Hall, NG22 8LS. Leaders Ann & Liz. This walk ends with our Christmas lunch. Venue: The Wagon at Halam. TBA.
Together with the Walking Group. |
The 2021 Christmas Ramble
The weather was damp and dismal! The fields which we should have crossed were ankle deep with mud! BUT it didn’t rain and we changed the route so that we only walked the same distance on country roads or pavements! 25 of us set off from the Plough car park, in Farnsfield, and merrily made our way to the Coffee Shop at Hexgreave.
After Mince pies, cakes of all sorts, coffee and tea (no mulled wine this year) we walked back to the Plough. There we were joined by 3 more who had been unable to walk for various reasons. Gladys had liaised with the pub landlord (!!!!) to pre order our meals and provide a lovely room all to ourselves. Perhaps as well for we were buzzing! The main meals were very good especially the salmon and the puddings were delicious.
Unfortunately, the second Christmas Ramble in Chatsworth grounds has had to be postponed until January! So, we will be doing Thoresby and Chatsworth to start the New Year in style!!!