WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY
Elkesley 6 miles
The walk started in Elkersley, a village only accessible from the A1. Despite its proximity to such a busy road it is a charming village and an excellent place to start the walk. The walk took us down to the River Poulter, which was rather flooded so the walk had to be amended as not everyone fancied wading through the boot-top deep water. Instead we walked a little further to cross the river via a bridge where we stopped for coffee. We then carried to the equally lovely village of Bothamsall for an early lunch in the pretty churchyard. We returned via fields with some excellent views to our starting place.
Thanks to Roy and Ann for finding such a delightful walk for us to do, and to all the good company on the way.
Photos from Nick
Route added to the library.
Oxton Farnsfield 9 miles
Steve led us on a gradual climb from Oxton to the top of Robin Hood Hill (139 metres). An ideal place to pause for coffee and admire the view. We descended through Combs Wood avoiding most of the mud and admiring the Bluebells. On the way we also found some yellow Archangel flowers. Our lunch stop was in the picnic area in Farnsfield, giving Ann chance to visit the Charity Shop.. We returned through the other side of Combs Wood, finding much more mud and then along the sunken Rob Lane, before circuiting Robin Hood Hill back to our start point..
Photos from Roger
Route added to the library.
SATURDAY 4TH MAY
Fiskerton
Joyce led the first of our Saturday Strolls around Fiskerton and along the Trent. We were pleased to have a guest from another group and hope that this will become a regular feature. Nature was looking good in the sunshine, with many flowers, a sparkling river, birdlife and pretty butterflies. Photos taken by Teresa Manners, Mansfield Ramblers.
SUNDAY 5TH MAY
Calver Cruise
A glorious sunny day for a walk in Derbyshire. Jim led the way on an undulating walk with lovely views passing both Deep Rake and High Rake before arriving at Longstone Edge. They descended to Black Harry Gate before returning to Calver via Stoney Middleton where they visited the 15th Century St Martin’s Church.. The name Black Harry has several historical associations and is seen today at Black Harry Lane and Gate. In the early eighteenth century, a highwayman took this name and preyed on travellers crossing the lonely moors.
Photos from Jacqui
Route awaited.
