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 2025
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 16th January 2025 |
Keddlestone’s Long Walk – 5 miles. (If ground unsuitable because of ground conditions Clumber Park – Giant Snowman Trail.) Reminder take National Trust Card. |
| Thursday 20th February |
Rother Valley Country Park – about 5 miles circular walk -Terrain varies, some will do more difficult led by Ann but less confident will do the flat terrain, on paths around the lakes, led by Liz. Start : We will be meeting at Morrisons and going to Rother Valley Country Park a journey of about 45mins. S26 5PQ. A57 Mansfield Road. Café at the end. |
| Thursday 20th March |
Broadoak Break – 5miles-Easy. Eat at Rufford Park. Start: South Forest. NG21 9JA. |
| Thursday 17th April |
Ambergate – 6 miles, Moderate. Eat at Cafe 2/3 of way round at Whatstandwell. Start: Ambergate Railway Station, DE56 2EN, (£2.50 approx). Leader: Colin. |
| Thursday 15th May |
Teversal Nature Trail – 5 miles Moderate. Eat at Pleasley Pit Cafe. Start: Terversal Visitors Centre, NG17 3HJ. |
| Thursday 19th June |
Monsall Head & Dale – 5 miles – Difficult. Eat at Quackers on Monsall Trail/Monsall Head. Start: At Monsall Head Car Park, DE45 1NJ. Start at 9.0am. |
| Thursday 17th July |
Castleton – 5 miles – Difficult. Eat at 3 Roofs Café. Start: At Castleton Visitors Car Park. S33 8WN. Start at 9.0am. |
| Thursday 21st August |
The Roaches – 5 miles – Moderate. Eat at Roaches Tea Room. Start: Layby opposite Tea Rooms. ST13 8TY. Start at 9.0am. |
| Thursday 18th September | Longshaw – 5 miles – Easy. Eat at Longshaw Cafe. Start: Longshaw Car Park. (Free to Nat Trust Cars). S11 7TZ . |
| Thursday 16th October |
Matlock – 5 miles – Moderate. Eat in Matlock Bath. Start: Dale Street Car Park, DE4 3PS. Leader: David Green. |
| Thursday 20th November |
Bakewell – 4 miles – Easy. Eat at Hassop Cafe. Start: Bakewell Station DE45 1NW. |
| Thursday 2nd December | Farnsfield & Hexgreave. Start: Hexgrave Hall, NG22 8LS. Leaders Ann & Liz. This walk ends with our Christmas lunch. Venue: TBC. 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!!!