About us
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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Nottingham City Center Five Mile Exploration Walk
Nottingham Castle, Nottingham, NG1 6EL, Nottingham, GBJoin us for a gentle five mile stroll along forgotten waterways, overlooked churches and and relics of past industry.
Starting from the Robin Hood statue at noon with plenty of parking at nearby car parks and frequent nearby public transport links.
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the walk.
Any questions or problems please contact me at elknottingham@gmail.com or via meetup.
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]
4 attendees
Sunday Morning Stroll 🚶♀️(L1)
Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS, GBWalking 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/
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
Dogs (on a lead) are welcome on this walk.
After the walk, there may be the option (depending on the weather) for us to visit the park's café: "Coffee and Cake by the Lake" for refreshments, which is just a cabin where you get served at the window. Seating is outside only (picnic tables). Cash and card payments are accepted.
This walk is weather dependent. Therefore, if it is unfavourable weather, the walk will be cancelled.
Where to Find Us
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.
- Meeting Point - Meet near the Ranger's Office which is adjacent to the main car park (on the right hand side), at 11.00am.
Public conveniences are located adjacent to the Ranger's Office near the Visitor/Education Centre (two minutes walk from the main car park).
Getting Here
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.
- It’s a good idea to plan your journey so you can arrive a little early, as parking is limited and it tends to get quite busy at peak times.
N.B.
Always keep RSVP's updatedIf 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 notes. Thanks in advance for your contributions.
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NottinghamFriends39 attendees
Eight Mile Bramcote Circular Walk
Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3GF., Nottingham, GBJoin us for a gentle eight to nine-mile walk from Bramcote Leisure Center to Bramcote, Stapleford, Sandiacre and back to the starting point.
Starting from the Leisure Center we will head to Bramcote pass through Stapleford and Sandiacre before a rest and comfort break at The Plough public house. We then head down the Erewash Canal and Toton Sidings before returning to the starting point of the walk.
There should be free car parking at the start of the walk and frequent TrentBarton i4 buses from Nottingham to the Leisure Center.
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the walk.
Any questions or problems please contact me at elknottingham@gmail.com or via meetup.
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]
18 attendees
Canal Walk to Beeston
Nottingham Train Station, NG2 3AQ, Nottingham, GBLet’s escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre, and take a stroll down the canal to Beeston.
I thought it would be nice to visit The Victoria for refreshments.The walk is roughly around 8 miles there and back to the starting point.
We can catch plenty of buses, trains and trams from Beeston bus station back to the city. 🙂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]
45 attendees
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