
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- Duffield To Kedleston Hall Eight and a Half Mile Circular WalkDuffield Railway Station, DE56 4EP
Join us for an eight to nine-mile walk from Duffield through woods and countryside to visit Kedleston Hall and the Ecclesbourne Valley.
Find your own on-street parking if coming by car or park at Duffield Station for £2.50 all-day parking.
The train departs Nottingham Station at 0930 and arrives back in Nottingham at 1641. A return train ticket is £10.20, or a group ticket will cost £7 each.
Route details: Kedleston - 14km Walking Route near Amber Valley (ID: 2110257) (plotaroute.com)
What3words for meeting point https://w3w.co/burns.bridge.rivers
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome on this walk.
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/NottinghamFriends] - Attenborough Nature Reserve Four to Five Mile Circular WalkBlue Bell, Nottingham
Join me outside the Blue Bell, Attenborough for a four to five-mile walk through Attenborough and Attenborough Nature Reserve.
Starting at 6.30 pm with an average walking speed of two miles per hour the walk should finish between 8 to 9 pm.
Numerous bus services to Blue Bell, Attenborough using Trentbarton Indigo or Skylink Express bus services.
Children and well-behaved dogs welcomed on the walk.
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 please leave a message below or contact me at elknottingham@gmail.com.
- 9 mile walk Belper to Cromford and train backBelper Railway Station car park, Belper
This is a 9-mile linear walk from Belper via Alderwasley to Cromford and a train back (which everyone seems to enjoy)
The route is a mixture of quiet roads, tracks, fields and woodland. There are some reasonable hills which we will take slowly, and a bit of mud in places. There are some lovely views.
I've done this walk before for other groups so shouldn't get lost hehe. I also did a recent recce and something very unusual happened to me - I'll tell you about it on the walk!
We'll stop for lunch at the White Peak Distillery. They have snacks, cakes, hot and cold drinks available, a woodland area to sit in, and toilets. If you're bringing your own lunch we can eat it there. And of course you can buy many varieties of gin!
We should finish the walk in Cromford at around 1500, this will give us time to get to the station in time to get the 1518 train which arrives in Belper at 1534. Cost £5.10 (or £3.35 with a railcard).
If anyone wants to visit Cromford mill wharf, museum or café, you can catch a later train at 1618. There are toilets there too. The café is open until 1600).
Arriving by Car
Parking in Field Lane Car Park costs £2.70 all day. There is alternative free parking at the Coppice in Belper, though this often quickly gets full. If you're parking at the Coppice, please give yourself time to walk to the start point (10 mins) - if you get a space - or drive round looking for a space, not find one, swear a bit then drive to Field Lane anyway - if you don't.Arriving on Public Transport
Suggested train from Nottingham is the 0954, arriving Belper 1044. Buy a return to Cromford (£12.29 return or £8.34 with a railcard) and get off at Belper, 1 minute walk to the start point. At the end simply stay on the 1518 from Cromford, it goes straight to Nottingham at 1626.
(if you get the later 1618 train it arrives in Nottingham at 1717).
Both trains go through Derby if you are based nearer there.Bus options are cheaper but longer and more convoluted - ask me if you want details.
Dogs welcome and allowed on the train if well behaved. Owners also allowed on the train if well behaved.
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.
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