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
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Padley Gorge Eight Mile Circular
Fox House, Hathersage road, Longshaw, S117TY, sheffield, GBJoin us for a walk starting from The Fox House Inn taking in Padley Gorge, Longshaw Estate and the abandoned millstones above Padley Gorge.
Halfway stop at Longshaw Lodge for a refreshment and toilet break.
Parking at The Fox House Inn and public transport departs Nottingham Station at 0826 and returns at 1530 getting into Nottingham at 1800. Bus and rail fare will be £23.50 or £15.60 if you have a free bus pass.
Any questions or problems please let me know in the comments below.
Walking Friends has to pay monthly bills to meetup. Any help to cover these costs is appreciated. Contributions can be made on the PayPal link provided below. Select the pay a friend option and put Walking Friends in the note. Thanks in advance for your contributions.
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NottinghamFriends7 attendees
Eight Mile Ambergate & The Heage's Circular walk
Ambergate Station, 3 Midland Terrace, Belper, GBJoin us for an eight-mile circular walk from Ambergate to some of the wilderness of Derbyshire with a visit to Heage, Boothgate, Westbanks Nether Heage, Ridgeway and some spectacular views of Heage Windmill.
Refreshment and comfort break at The Spanker public house about the six-mile mark around 3 pm.
Car parking at Ambergate Station is £1.50 for all-day parking.
For public transport, the train departs from Nottingham at 1020 and the return train hourly back from Ambergate. Return train travel £11.70. Meet outside Costa Coffee from 0945 am.
What3Words link to the meeting point https://w3w.co/launched.submits.highlighted
Route details Amber - 13km Walking Route near Ripley (ID: 2233391) (plotaroute.com)
Walking Friends has to pay monthly bills to meetup. Any help to cover these costs is appreciated. Contributions can be made on the PayPal link provided below. Select the pay a friend option and put Walking Friends in the note. Thanks in advance for your contributions.
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NottinghamFriends
Any problems or questions please leave a message via meetup or email me at elknottingham@gmail.com.28 attendees
Sunday Morning Stroll 🚶♀️(L1)
Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS, GBNew year, new YOU! Walking is a good form of exercise. It can also be a very social activity too! So, what better way to improve your fitness levels and appreciate nature, than to join us on this gentle stroll around Rushcliffe Country Park https://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/rushcliffecountrypark/
The country park is situated just 5.5 miles south of Nottingham City Centre, and is a natural habitat for wildlife, with its wildflower meadows, landscaped paths and woodlands.
This level 1 walk, is around 3.5 - 4 miles long. It is mostly flat terrain (with slight inclines on some of the paths), and should take around 75 – 90 minutes to complete.
Walking speed: Moderate
After the walk, there may be the option (depending on the weather) for us to visit the park's new café: "Coffee and Cake by the Lake" for refreshments. It's a little cabin, where you get served at the window. There is seating outside. Cash and card payments are accepted.
Public conveniences are located adjacent to the Ranger's Office near the Visitor/Education Centre (two minutes walk from the main car park).
Dogs (on a lead) are welcome on this walk.
This walk is weather dependent. Therefore, if it is unfavourable weather, then the walk will be cancelled.
Bus
Nottingham City Transport bus No. 10 (Green Line) serves Ruddington.
https://www.nctx.co.uk/services/NCT/10 The bus departs from stops located at Victoria Centre (Stop W3) and Angel Row (Stop A1) in the City Centre. The journey takes around 30 minutes.
Car
The country park is located just south of Ruddington off the A60. For Sat Nav purposes, the postcode is: NG11 6JS.
There is a visitors' car park (pay and display). The charge is around £1.50 for up to 3 hours; over 3 hours is £3.00 and is payable by machine, cash or by using the RingGo App.
N.B.
Always keep RSVP's updated.
If there are any queries, then just leave a comment on the event page.
Voluntary Contributions
Walking Friends has to pay monthly bills to meetup. Any help to cover these costs is appreciated. Contributions can be made on the PayPal link provided below. Select the pay a friend option and put Walking Friends in the note. Thanks in advance for your contributions.
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NottinghamFriends42 attendees
Three Counties Eight Mile Long Eaton Circular Walk
West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Nottingham, GBJoin us for an eight-mile walk starting from West Park, Long Eaton, and walking via urban landscapes, Erewash Canal, River Erewash, River Trent, and the Golden Brook we will walk through the three counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire.
Refreshment and toilet break at Trent Lock.
Free car parking at the start of the walk next door to West Park Leisure Center and public transport departs from Nottingham Friar Lane at 1053 TrentBarton Indigo to Wilsthorpe Island with a short walk to the meeting point. Return buses are every half hour from Wilsthorpe Island.
What3Words link to the meeting point https://w3w.co/boat.cheeks.nerve
Route details Three Counties - 13km Walking Route near Long Eaton (ID: 1562485) (plotaroute.com)
Any problems or questions please leave a message via meetup or email me at elknottingham@gmail.com.
Walking Friends has to pay monthly bills to meetup. Any help to cover these costs is appreciated. Contributions can be made on the PayPal link provided below. Select the pay a friend option and put Walking Friends in the note. Thanks in advance for your contributions.
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NottinghamFriends25 attendees
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