Age UK Notts - Best Foot Forward

Where to go

Notes

Monday: Woodthorpe Grange Park Walk

The Grange is a 19th century Grade II listed manor that sits amidst a mix of landscapes, including formal gardens. There is also an innovative train sculpture and ‘sunken garden’ with water feature.

Meeting place: Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, NG5 3FN.

Time: 10:30am.

Getting there: By bus - Lime 56, 57, 58, 59 (Magnus Road), Purple 88, 89 (Sherwood Manor stop). Parking - Community Centre Car Park.

Grade: Moderate.

Walk length: 1.5 - 2 miles.

Duration: 45 minutes.

Terrain: Varied inclines and some steep steps.

Monday: Bestwood Walk

We explore a variety of walks in the Bestwood area which may include Bulwell Forest, Southglade Park and the linear walkway alongside Hucknall Road following the route of an old railway line.

Meeting place: Inside Southglade Access Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood Estate NG5 5GU

Time: 1:30pm

Getting there: By bus - Brown 16 (Padstow Rd), Brown 17 (Gorse Court Stop).

Parking: On the Southglade site
Grade: Moderate

Walk length: 1 - 3 miles

Duration: 40-90 minutes

Terrain: Fairly flat - Mostly on pavements and paved paths, may include footpaths and grassed areas.

 

Tuesday: Nuthall Railway Walk

Part of the old Great Northern Line, this is a new footpath that passes fields of barley, rapeseed, and corn. Stop halfway for a coffee at Three Ponds Pub at Nuthall.

Meeting place: The bus stop outside the Snapewood Community Centre, Snape Wood Rd.NG6 7GH (opposite St John’s Family Centre)

Time: 10:30am.

Getting there: By bus - Yellow 68,69 (Corben Gardens stop).

Grade: Easy to moderate.

Walk length: 3 miles.

Duration: 2 hours (with a halfway stop).

Terrain: Fairly flat (may include a walk across fields or woods if it is dry, for those who wish to).

Tuesday: Forest Recreation Ground Walk (Short Walk)

This walk is a gentle introduction for anyone who wants to start walking and is designed for all levels of mobility. It is a short walk on established pathways within ‘The Forest’.

The walking time is typically between 10 and 30 minutes with opportunities to rest and enjoy the views of the city as well as a café stop.

Meeting place: Forest Rec Tram Stop

Time: 10:15am

Getting there: By bus - Turquoise 80 (Claypole Rd stop). By Tram - NET Tram (Forest Tram Stop). Parking - Forest Ground Park and Ride (10 mins walk)

Grade: Starter

Walk length: 0.3 - 1 mile

Duration: 40-60 minutes

Tuesday: Forest Recreation Ground Walk (Longer Walk)

This walk further explores different routes around and between the Forest Recreation Ground and the Arboretum.
The walk follows established pathways and offers extensive views oif the city within lovely, wooded areas.

Meeting place: Forest Rec Tram Stop

Time: 10:15am

Grade: Easy to moderate

Walk length: 1 - 3 miles

Wednesday - Gentle Walk and Talk - Arnot Hill Walk

These gentler paced walks are aimed at people who are people over 75, who are wanting to become more mobile and may struggle with long term health conditions, who would like to meet new friends.

These walks take place every Wednesday each month from 5th April

Meeting place: 

Time: 11.00am

Getting there: By National Express 450 or there are nearby bus stop both towards and from Nottingham City Centre, and  towards and from Calverton. There are also buses from Carlton and Clifton that stop near the park.

• NCTX 25
• NCTX 53
• NCTX 58
• Calverton Connection

Parking:

There are two public car parks at Arnot Hill Park. The first is immediately on the right as you come into the park, this is a pay and display car park however two hours free parking is available (a ticket will still need to be displayed for the free period).

The second public car park is found further up from the main entrance and is directly in front of the Civic Centre building. This is a short stay car park and parking is only valid for up to one hour. No ticket is needed to be displayed in this car park.

Grade: Easy

Walk length: less than 2 miles

Duration: 60 minutes

Terrain: - All along paths with no rough terrain

Friday: Bulwell Bogs Riverside Walk

A flat walk with benches at intervals. Lots of interesting wildlife can be found along the way.

Meeting place: Bulwell Bogs at the bridge opp The Moon and Stars (public house)

Time: 10:30am.

Getting there: By bus - Yellow 70,71 (Sellers Wood stop). Parking - Free parking at Bulwell Station Car Park.

Grade: Easy to moderate.

Walk length: 2 miles.

Duration: 45 - 60 minutes (short walk option 30 minutes).

Terrain: Flat.

Friday: Victoria Embankment Walk

This is a steady walk along the beautiful tree-lined embankment; we may include a visit to the Memorial Gardens or Wilford Village. Those wishing to do a shorter walk (20 minutes) can leave the walk when we reach the tram line at Wilford Bridge and catch the tram from the Meadows Embankment stop.

Meeting place: On the corner of London Rd (A60) and Victoria Embankment (city side of river Trent just before Trent Bridge).

Time: 10:30am.

Getting there: By bus - 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (Trent Bridge Embankment stop). Parking - None. Only limited blue badge parking available.

Grade: Easy to moderate.

Walk length: 2 and 3 miles.

Duration: 60-90 minutes (short walk option 30 minutes).

Terrain: Flat.

Friday - Wollaton Park Walk

A number of pleasant walking routes in Wollaton Park, with its 16th Century Hall, lake and deer park.

These walks take place every Friday each month

Meeting place: Opposite the children’s playpark, Wollaton Park, Wollaton Rd. NG8 2AE

Time: 10:00am

Getting there: By bus - Pink 30 (Wollaton Hall stop).

Parking: Ask the walk leader for a free parking pass.

Grade: Moderate (walk is mainly off paths)

Walk length: 2 miles

Duration: 60 minutes

Terrain: Often off footpaths so uneven ground and some inclines, sensible shoes for walking are necessary.

Friday - Gentle Walk and Talk - Sutton Lawns

These gentler paced walks are aimed at people who are people over 75, who are wanting to become more mobile and may struggle with long term health conditions, who would like to meet new friends.

These walks take place every Friday each month from 14th April

Meeting place: Rumbles Cafe - Sutton Lawns, Lawn Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 5FU

Time: 10:30am

Getting there: By bus Orange or Red (all the 9's) stop - Outram Street

Parking: Free parking including disable parking

Grade: Easy

Walk length: less than 2 miles

Duration: 60 minutes

Terrain: All along paths with no rough terrain

Twice monthly walks

Veterans Camaraderie Walk: Tuesdays: Kingsmill Resevoir Walk

This walk runs every other Tuesday each month. Join us for a leisurely stroll
around Kingsmill Resevoir, The walk takes approximately one hour followed by
coffee in the café for those who want to stay.
Meeting place: Outside the café at Kingsmill Resevoir

Time: 12:00 noon every other Tuesday each month

Getting there: By bus - Rainbow 1Tollhouse Hill

Parking - Main Car Park, NG17 4PA, 1st hour free, £1 an hour thereafter

Grade: Easy to moderate

Walk length: 1.5 miles

Duration: Approx 60 minutes

Terrain: Fairly flat - Mostly on pavements and paved paths, may include footpaths and grassed areas

Wednesday: City Parks

A walk along the boundaries of Sneinton and St Ann’s passing through Victoria Park conservation area, King Edward Park, Stonebridge City Farm and may include Green’s Windmill (depending on the walkers' ability).

These walks take place twice Monthly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month.

Meeting place: Victoria Leisure Centre NG1 1DB

Time: 10:30am

Getting there: By Bus -Lilac 25, 27 Local link 9 (Southwell Rd Stop) Blue 39 (Roden St stop).

Parking: Nottingham arena car park (£3.40 for 4 hours blue badge holders free for 4 hours.

Grade: Moderate to hard

Walk length: 2 miles

Duration: 45 -90 minutes

Terrain: Varied (steep hill to Green’s windmill)

Veterans Camaraderie Walk: Sundays: Sconce Park , Newark

This walk runs on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Join us for a leisurely stroll around Sconce park and along the River Trent, past Newark Castle, returning to Sconce park for a coffee in the café for those who want to stay.

Meeting place: Sconce Park Car Park ,Newark , NG24 4AU

Time: 10:00am

Getting there: By bus - 29 , 90 Fosseway Flyer

Parking - Sconce Park Car Park , Newark ,NG24 4AU

Grade: Easy to moderate

Walk length: 2- 2.5 miles

Duration: Approx 60 minutes

Terrain: Fairly flat - Mostly on pavements and paved paths, may include footpaths and grassed areas

 

Monthly walks

Wednesday: Strelley Woodland and Countryside Walk

This walk runs on the 1st Wednesday of each month. We explore a variety of routes from Strelley village which may take in the stones of the monks way, Strelley Hall and All Saints Church, Oldmoor Wood, Shaws Plantation, Strelley Park Farm, Swingate Water Tower, Trowell Garden Centre, Broxtowe Country Park and Stonepit Plantation.

Meeting place: Broad Oak Pub, Strelley village NG8 6PD

Time: 10:15am

Getting there: By bus - Turquoise 77 (The Rose stop). Parking - At the Broad Oak

Grade: Moderate to hard

Walk length: 4 - 5 miles

Duration: 90 minutes to two hours

Terrain: Varied – may include open fields, woodland paths, sometimes muddy and hilly at times. Suitable footwear recommendedThis walk runs on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Taking in the stones of Monks Way, Strelley Hall, and All Saints Church. A path through Oldmoor Wood takes us into open fields, before continuing up Catstone Hill to the underground reservoir.

 

 

If none of the above groups suit you, you may be able to find a walking group provided by another organisation on the Walking for Health website, www.ramblers.org.uk/wellbeing-walks or visit our Getting Started with Walking page.

Duration: 30-90 minutes