Car/Bus Ramble: Thurgarton to Hollybeck and back

What we will do: Start time: 10.15am for 10.30am. Walk length 6 miles. Going along the bridleway from Thurgarton to Hollybeck Garden Centre & back (6 miles). A high level concrete path with good views of the countryside & a chance to see wild birds on route. Coffee stop and browse around at the Hollybeck Garden Centre. Return for lunch at the Red Lion Pub when we get back.

Leader: - Margaret C, Mob: 07914 210390
(contact on the day)

Directions by car: Parking at The Red Lion, Southwell Road, Thurgarton,
Nottingham, NG14 7GP.
Directions by bus: Catch the NCT bus 26 (they are scheduled to leave every 30 mins) to Southwell from the bus stop K1, King Street - up the hill on the right from the Brian Clough Statue, Nottingham at 9.10 am, and get off at the bus stop in Thurgaton, ‘Corner Croft’ by the Red Lion - due to arrive at 9.48 am. Ask the driver if you are not sure.

Important to know: There are usually 10-15 people on these walks. A lot of the walkers will be club members and are not on the Meetup website.
To book a place on the walk: text Jane R on 07896 725396 to give the leader some idea of numbers or sign up on Meetup. Please state your name, your contact details, the title and date of the walk when booking.
Non-walkers are invited to join us for lunch. Please advise the organiser in advance.
What to bring: Please dress appropriately for a country walk. Wear proper walking boots, bring a rucksack with liquid refreshment and some waterproof clothes depending on the weather forecast for the day.