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Thursday
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3rd September
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10.30 am
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BESTWOOD
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Leader: Brenda W
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Meet: Winding House Car Park, Park Road,
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Bestwood Village
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Walk through wood, farmland, paths.
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No pub lunch arranged.
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5 miles
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SK 556 476
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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6th September
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9.30 am
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Note Start Time
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A Walk
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ALPORT CASTLES/LADYBOWER
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Leader: Mick R
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Meet: Heatherdene Car Park
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Track, field and moorland.
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Ups and downs all day.
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14/15 miles
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SK 202 858
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Explorer OL1
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Derbys
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Grade: Strenuous
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Sunday
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6th September
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10.30 am
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B Walk
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ELTON
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Leader: Ian B
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Meet: Elton Church
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Dales, Millennium Sites of Special Meaning.
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Tea shop at end of walk (if open).
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8.5 miles
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SK 222 610
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Explorer: OL24
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Thursday
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10th September
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10.30 am.
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(not 10.00am as in the written programme)
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EAST BRIDGFORD
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Leader: Alec & Marian K
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Meet: Kneeton Road, about 1 mile N.E. of East Bridgford cross roads
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Modest undulations and good views above River Trent.
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No pub lunch arranged.
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5 miles
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SK 700 440
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Notts
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Explorer: 260
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Grade: Leisurely
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Saturday
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12th September
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1.30 pm
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FISKERTON
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Leader: Chris T
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Meet: Cark Park, Fiskerton
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Fiskerton mill, riverside and Trent Valley Way.
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5 miles
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SK 739 514
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Explorer: 271
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Notts
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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13th September
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10.30 am
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RUFFORD/EAKRING
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Leader: Pat & Colleen
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Meet: Rufford Abbey Main Car Park (Parking Fee)
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Lovely views. Lunch stop at the Mompesson Cross.
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7.5 miles
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SK 643 647
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Notts
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Explorer: 270
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Grade: Leisurely
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Thursday
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17th September
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10.30 am
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MUSTON (off A52 near Bottesford)
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Leader: Diana M
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Meet: The Muston Gap pub car park
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Muston, Grantham canal, wild flower meadow.
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Mainly flat, one hill.
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Optional pub lunch—carvery.
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5.5 miles
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SK 833 384
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Explorer: 247
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Leics
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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20th September
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10.00 am
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A Walk
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LOSE HILL
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Leader: Pam F
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Meet: Hope Village Car Park
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Enjoy the views of the Edale Valley.
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12/13 miles
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SK 170 835
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Explorer: OL1
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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20th September
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10.30 am
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B Walk
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LAXTON
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Leader: Jim N
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Meet: Laxton Visitors Centre. Please park
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considerately in the village and do not use the Visitor Centre Car Park.
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Walking ancient Laxton ‘fields’.
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8 miles
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SK 724 671
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Explorer: 271
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Thursday
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24th September
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10.30 am
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GUNTHORPE
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Leader: John L
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Meet: Unicorn, Gunthorpe. Car Park at rear.
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River walk to Hoveringham and back through Caythorpe.
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Optional pub lunch .
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5.5 miles
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SK 683 438
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Saturday
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26th September
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SPADEWORK
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Click here for details.
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Sunday
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27th September
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10.30 am
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ROCHE ABBEY
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Leader: Mick R
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Meet: High Street, outside All Saints Church,
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Laughton-en-le-Morthen
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Field/track/woodland. Lunch stop at the ruins of Roche Abbey
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(admission £3.00/Conc. £2.60).
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8 miles
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SK 518 882
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Explorer: 279
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Notts
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Grade: Moderate
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Thursday
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1st October
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10.30 am
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LAXTON
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Leader: Polly J
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Meet: Dovecote Inn (Laxton Visitors Centre)
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Walking medieval field system passing
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South field & mill field, stiles. Can be muddy.
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Optional pub lunch.
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4.5 miles
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SK 724 671
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Explorer: 271
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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4th October
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10.00 am
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A Walk
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GRINDON/ONECOTE/BUTTERTON
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Leader: David R
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Meet: Grindon Church
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A fairly hilly walk with some open moorland, pleasant countryside and good
views.
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10 miles
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SK 086 546
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Explorer: OL24
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Staffs
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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4th October
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10.30 am
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B Walk
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SWITHLAND WOODS
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Leader: Polly J
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Meet: Swithland Woods South Car Park, Roecliffe Road.
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Walking through woods/fields. A climb up to Beacon Hill and through Bradgate
Park.
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10/11 miles
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SK 538 118
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Explorer: 246
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Leics
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Grade: Moderate
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Thursday
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8th October
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10.30 am
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FISKERTON
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Leader: Polly J
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Meet: The Bromley Arms, Fiskerton
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Walk along river, then to Morton, Rolleston.
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Can be muddy.
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Optional pub lunch.
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5.5 miles
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SK 736 511
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Explorer: 271
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Saturday
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10th October
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1.30 pm
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GOTHAM HILLS
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Leader: Chris T
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Meet: Gotham Church
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Gentle hills with good views of Nottingham
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5 miles
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SK 537 301
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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11th October
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10.00 am
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A Walk
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ALSTONEFIELD
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Leader: Gay W
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Meet: Alstonefield Car Park (with toilets)
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Walk with several steep climbs. Lovely views in good weather.
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10 miles
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SK 132 556
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Explorer: OL24
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Derbys
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Grade: Strenuous
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Sunday
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11th October
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10.30 am
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B Walk
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FLAWBOROUGH
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Leader: Diana M
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Meet: Opposite Flawborough Church
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Undulating countryside, churches and views.
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Picnic at Portland Fishing Lakes.
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8.5 miles
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SK 782 428
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Moderate
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Thursday
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15th October
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10.30 am
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SOUTHWELL & WESTHORPE
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Leader: Peter D
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Meet: Southwell Trail Car Park, Station Road, Southwell
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Walk follows River Greet, 2 water mills,
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Norwood Park and Brakenhurst.
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No pub lunch arranged.
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5½ miles
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SK 706 544
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Explorer: 271
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Notts
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Grade; Leisurely
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Saturday
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17th October
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SPADEWORK
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Click here for
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details.
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Sunday
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18th October
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10.00 am
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A Walk
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SHEEN/PILSBURY
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Leader: Mick R
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Meet: Sparklow Car Park (on High Peak Trail)
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Field/track/High Peak Trail.
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10/11 miles
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SK 128 659
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Explorer: OL24
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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18th October
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10.00 am
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B Walk
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LADYBOWER/WIN HILL
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Leader: Brenda D
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Meet: Heatherdene Car Park
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Lovely views, the least strenuous way to Win Hill.
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Leisurely pace.
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10 miles
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SK 202 858
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Explorer: OL1
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Thursday
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22nd October
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10.30 am
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LINBY
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Leader: John L
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Meet: Horse & Groom, Linby
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Walk over tracks and fields to Papplewick,
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Newstead Abbey ground.
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Optional pub lunch.
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5.5 miles
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SK 535 511
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Explorer: 270
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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25th October
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10.00 am
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A Walk
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LONGSHAW
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Leader: Bob W
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Meet: Longshaw National Trust Car Park
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Moorland and grit stone edges. Lovely views in good weather.
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10/12 miles
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SK 266 800
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Explorer: OL24/OL1
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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25th October
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10.30 am
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B Walk
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GUNTHORPE/BULCOTE/CAYTHORPE
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Leader: Peter D
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Meet: Gunthorpe Lock Car Park (end of Trent side)
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Good views across Trent Valley from Barker Hill, Lowdham.
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10.5 miles
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SK 687 438
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Thursday
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29th October
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10.30 am
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KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD
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Leader: John & Dorothy M
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Meet: Duke of Wellington Pub
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Undulating countryside, mainly field paths.
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Optional pub lunch.
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5 miles
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SK 490 560
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Explorer: 269
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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1st November
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10.30 am
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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Meet: Lowdham Village Hall
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A gentle morning walk (approx 5 miles)
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Fuddle: 1.00 pm (bring food to share)
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AGM: 2.00 pm.
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Only Gedling & Dukeries Members may vote
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SK 668 464
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Explorer: 260
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Click for more details
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Thursday
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5th November
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10.30 am
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COTGRAVE COUNTRY PARK
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Leader: Diana M
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Meet: The Shepherds Pub, Nr Cotgrave
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Turn Right off A52 just before Radcliffe, Cotgrave Road
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Mainly flat walk, Bassingfield, Grantham Canal and Cotgrave Country Park.
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Optional pub lunch—Carvery.
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5.5 miles
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SK 635 376
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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8th November
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10.00 am
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A Walk
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WHATSTANDWELL
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Leader: Glenys K
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Meet: Whatstandwell Canal Car Park
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A few ups and downs with good views.
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10/11 miles
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SK 332 543
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Explorer: OL24
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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8th November
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10.30 am
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B Walk
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RADCLIFFE-on-TRENT
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Leader: Lesley G
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Meet: Walkers Yard Public Car Park
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Undulating countryside.
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8.5 miles
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SK 648 392
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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15th November
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10.30 am
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CAUNTON/MAPLEBECK
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Leader: Alan J & Barbara S
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Meet: Church on Main Street, Caunton
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Field footpaths and bridleways incorporating three country manor
houses.
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8 miles
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SK 745 600
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Explorer: 271
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Notts
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Grade: Moderate
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Thursday
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19th November
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10.30 am
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COLWICK
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Leader: John L
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Meet: Starting Gate Pub, Colwick
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Walk includes Colwick Country Park and lower part of Colwick Woods. Some
hills.
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Optional pub lunch.
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5 miles
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SK 608 401
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Saturday
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21st November
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7.30 pm
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SQUARE DANCE
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Lambley Village Hall
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Please bring food to share and own drinks
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Tickets available on the door £3.50
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Click for more details
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Sunday
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22nd November
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10.30 am
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WIRKSWORTH
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Leader: Jim N
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Meet: Wirksworth Market Place
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Hilly walk including inclines on the High Peak Trail and limestone quarries.
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7.5 miles
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SK 285 540
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Explorer: OL24
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Thursday
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26th November
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10.30 am
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WOOLSTHORPE by BELVOIR
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Leader: David B
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Meet: Rutland Arms (Dirty Duck) Pub ½ mile North of Woolsthorpe
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Easy walking on track, road and along Grantham Canal.
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Optional pub lunch.
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5 miles
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SK 843 352
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Explorer: 247
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Leics
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Grade Leisurely
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Sunday
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29th November
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10.30 am
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SPALFORD
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Leader: George W
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Meet: Rabbit Hill Lane, Spalford
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Follow A46 N.E. From Newark, left onto A1133 Gainsborough Road, through
Collingham and Besthorpe. After approx 3 miles turn right to Spalford the
first right Rabbit Hill Lane.
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Flat walk with views of River Trent.
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8 miles
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SK 837 690
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Explorer: 271
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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6th December
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10.00 am
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OVER HADDON
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Leader: Pam F
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Meet: Over Haddon Car Park
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A few gentle hills and dales.
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10 miles
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SK 203 664
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Explorer: OL24
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Thursday
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10th December
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10.30 am
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EDWINSTOWE & BUDBY FOREST
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Leader: Peter D
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Meet: Mansfield Road Car Park adjacent to
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St Mary’s Church, Edwinstowe (A6075)
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Walk in Sherwood Forest includes Major Oak and Visitors Centre.
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No pub lunch arranged.
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5 miles
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SK 626 669
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Explorer: 270
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Saturday
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12th December
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SPADEWORK
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Click here for details
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Sunday
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13th December
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10.30 am
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LAMBLEY
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Leader: John & Dorothy M
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Meet: Lambley Village Hall
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Gentle walk around Lambley.
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Our Christmas ‘fuddle’ walk
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Bring food to share. Tea/coffee will be available.
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5 miles
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SK 627 453
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Thursday
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17th December
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10.30 am
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WOODBOROUGH
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Leader: Alec & Marian K
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Meet: Nags Head Car Park, Woodborough
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Modest ups and downs, could be muddy.
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Optional Christmas lunch.
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Pre-booking essential, possibly deposit.
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Details will be available Sept/October 2009.
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5 miles
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SK 637 477
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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WISHING ALL OUR MEMBERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR
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Friday
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1st January
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10.30 am
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CLUMBER PARK
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Leader: Chris Thompson
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Meet: Car Park Opposite Apleyhead Lodge
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‘Beat the bounds’ of Clumber.
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8 miles
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SK 645 773
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Explorer: 270
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Notts
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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3rd January
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10.30 am
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LOWDHAM
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Leader: Alec & Marian K
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Meet: North end of Main Street, Lowdham
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Walk through tracks and fields to Epperstone, Woodborough and Lowdham.
Can be very muddy.
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8 miles
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SK 667 470
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Thursday
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7th January
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10.30 am
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CROPWELL BUTLER
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Leader: Brenda W
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Meet: Plough Inn, Cropwell Butler
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Walk includes short stretch of Grantham Canal, lanes and field paths.
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Optional pub lunch.
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SK 685 370
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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10th January
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10.00 am
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A Walk
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OGSTON RESERVOIR
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Leader: Gay W
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Meet: Brackenfield
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Bird watching possibly by reservoir if access permits. Pleasant undulating
countryside with some climbs.
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WALK CANCELLED
- SNOW
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11/12 miles
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SK 374 594
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Explorer: 269
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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10th January
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10.30 am
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B Walk
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WATNALL
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Leader: Peter D
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Meet: Car Park belonging to Royal Oak Public House (Outside Test Centre)
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Walk in heart of D H Lawrence country/part of Robin Hood Way/Greasley
Church. Can be muddy.
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WALK
CANCELLED -SNOW
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7 miles
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SK 502 457
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Thursday
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14th January
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10.30 am
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REDHILL/BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK
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Leader: Sheila B
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Meet: Ram Inn, Mansfield Road, Redhill
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Walk to Bestwood Country Park returning via Killarney Park on tracks and
slip roads. Some undulations.
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(An itinerary updated from published programme).
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Optional pub lunch.
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WALK
CANCELLED -SNOW
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5 miles
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SK 582 462
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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17th January
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10.30 am
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NORTH NOTTS
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Leader: Tony U
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Meet: Elkesley Village Hall Car Park
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One of the best preserved Motte & Bailey castles in Notts and a very
impressive farm house.
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WALK
CANCELLED - SNOW
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8 miles
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SK 688 755
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Explorer: 270
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Saturday
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23rd January
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SPADEWORK
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Click here for details
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Sunday
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24th January
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10.30 am
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SHERWOOD PINES
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Leader: Eileen T
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Meet: Vicar Water Visitor Centre Car Park (off B6030)
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Easy flat walk.
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7 miles
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SK 587 627
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Explorer: 270
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Thursday
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28th January
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10.30 am
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WILFORD
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Leader: Diana M
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Meet: Ferry Boat Inn, Wilford
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Mainly flat walk. Wilford Bridge, River Leen, Bird Cage Walk, Nottingham
Canal, Turners Quay.
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Optional pub lunch.
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5.5 miles
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SK 578 379
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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31st January
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10.30 am
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Leader: Ian B
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Meet: Portland College
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Woodland tracks. Please visit the college shop and tea rooms after the
walk as a thank you for the use of the car park.
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8 miles
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SK 551 569
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Explorer: 270
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Notts
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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7th February
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10.30 am
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SHERWOOD FOREST
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Leader: Brenda D
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Meet: Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Car Park
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Easy walk on forest paths and tracks.
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8 miles
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SK 626 676
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Explorer: 270
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Thursday
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11th February
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10.30 am
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CLIFTON/BARTON in FABIS
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Leader: Sheila B
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Meet: Crusader Pub (at roundabout A453, Clifton)
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Paths through woods and fields. Some undulations but easy walking.
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Optional pub lunch.
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5 miles
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SK 545 345
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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14th February
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10.00 am
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A Walk
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CROMFORD
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Leader: Glenys K
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Meet: Cromford Meadows Car Park
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Matlock out of season.
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10/11 miles
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SK 300 571
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Explorer: OL24
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Derbys
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Grade: Moderate
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Sunday
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14th February
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10.30 am
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B Walk
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BESTHORPE
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Leader: Jim N
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Meet: Alongside the Old School
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Easy walking along the Trent Valley Way.
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Fairly flat walk.
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8 miles
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SK 826 647
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Explorer: 271
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Saturday
-
20th February
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SPADEWORK
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Click here for details
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Sunday
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21st February
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9.30 am
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10.00 am
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AREA
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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Venue: WI Hall Southwell (SK 701 541)
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Host: Newark Group
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Walks start from King Street Car Park
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7 miles starting at 9.30 am
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5 miles starting at 10.00 am
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7 & 5 miles
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SK 702 541
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Explorer: 271
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See January
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Nottinghamshire
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Walker for full
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details
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Thursday
-
25th February
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10.30 am
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OXTON
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Leader: Alec K
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Meet: Bridge Inn, Oxton
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Varied walk through fields, Oxton Bogs and Forest.
-
Optional pub lunch.
|
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5.5 miles
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SK 628 510
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Explorer: 270
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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Sunday
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28th February
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10.30 am
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BINGHAM
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Leader: Diana M
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Meet: Newgate Street Car Park
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Track ways, views and snowdrops at Tithby Church.
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8 miles
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SK 704 398
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Explorer: 260
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Notts
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Grade: Leisurely
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