What we’re about
A group with regular organised walks geographically designed to lead you around picturesque landscapes and monumental landmarks.
Each walk is described in detail and often includes a map of the route, approximate miles and skill level. The leader offers historical knowledge about your guided route.
Country and Urban walks, local and not so local, circular, linear.
Coach trips are arranged too which are always a day to remember and add to the variety of the walking events. These coach trips offer you the choice to do the organised walk or you can go off and explore the location and join up with the walkers later. UK seaside resorts and cities are among the many favourites destinations.
Please wear suitable clothing as the weather can be changeable. Walking boots, waterproof jacket are a must, layers are good as easier to be comfortable. Sunscreen, a change of socks perhaps, water bottle, snacks, a charged phone.
By joining the group you are accepting full responsibility for your own health and safety. The group is a non profit organisation and each person is a part of a group of friends. Please don't attend walks if you do not feel fit and well. Each person is totally responsible for their own actions. If that policy doesn't suit then don't join.
Each person joins events at their own risk. There are no qualified staff or First Aiders. The group is merely a group of friends who share a common interest in walking and the great outdoors. You must accept that the group, event organisers and hosts are not liable for your safety and wellbeing. Each person attending the events are equal and take responsibility for themselves. If that policy doesn't suit then don't join.
Each member is expected to treat the fellow members with respect and kindness and any distress caused to other members could lead to immediate removal from the group.
The group is free to join, there is no expectation to pay anything. Members are welcome to contribute voluntarily a couple of pounds a year which will go towards the running costs of the group. This would be greatly appreciated as meetup isn't free. Any surplus funds will be donated to a Wildlife charity of your choice and spent on savoury treats on occasions for you to enjoy.
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All members are required to have a name and photo on their profile. Profile photo should be a clear photo of yourself without sunglasses or face coverings. We must be able to recognise you from your photo.
Enjoy the events and stay safe.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Eight Mile Cotgrave to Holme Pierrepoint WalkThe Shepherds , Cotgrave
Join us for a gentle eight-mile walk with history, waterways and old railway lines around Cotgrave and Holme Pierrepont.
Starting from the Shepherds Rest we will head along the old railway line towards Radcliffe on Trent before heading past Holme Pierrepont to the National Watersports Center where we will have a refreshment and comfort break.
We then head through lakes and across the A52 before joining the Grantham Canal for a return to the start of the walk.
There is free car parking at the start of the walk and hourly public transport via TrentBarton Cotgrave bus departing from Beastmarket Hill in Nottingham to the starting point of the walk.
The 1120 departure will get you to the walk in plenty of time for the walk, return fare is £6 with a return bus at 4 pm or 5 pm.
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the walk.
Any questions or problems please contact me at elknottingham@gmail.com or via meetup.
- Day Trip To LichfieldNottingham Train Station, Nottingham
Lace-up your boots and join the Walking Friends for an exciting adventure day trip to the city of Lichfield in the Trent Valley. Five hours leisure time or you can join me for a walk around this historic cathdral city with a meal afterwards before we can catch the train home around 1700 pm.
Meet at Costa Coffee from 0930 am onwards for the departure of our train from Nottingham station at 1007 am, we arrive in Lichfield around 1145 pm, departing back home at 1710 pm, arriving back into Nottingham around 19:30 pm.
Frequent public transport to Nottingham railway station and the station car park is £5 for all-day parking.
Return train travel will cost £23. You can pay me on the day, or you can make arrangements to purchase tickets.
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the walk.
Any questions or problems please contact me at elknottingham@gmail.com or via meetup.
