| 2008
SUNDAY 27 APRIL
Woodlands and Waterways
Trace original route of the canal through Killamarsh and look out
for bluebells in ancient Nor Wood
Start: 10.30am (to 2.30pm) at Parkside Shopping Centre, Killamarsh.
(GR SK 456811)
5 miles, moderate Bring a packed lunch
A Derbyshire Countryside Service event – more info 01246 551035.
CHARGE; advance booking essential -08456 058058
WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL
Ranby Ramble
A ramble along Chesterfield Canal linking with footpaths and countryside
tracks
Start: 10 am, Ranby Village Hall, off A1 –use A620 from Worksop/Retford
directions.(GR SK 649813)
11 miles, 6 hours
Lunch etc arrangements – see 22 March
Leader: Peter Haines
WEDNESDAY 14 MAY
An evening walk from Spinkhill, including the 'Brindley Loop' section
of original towpath and a look at progress with the Renishaw section
restoration
Start: 7.15 pm at Spinkhill church (GR SK 454785)
4.5 miles, fairly brisk pace
Leader: David Blackburn
SATURDAY 31 MAY
The Three Navigations Walk
This walk will link the rivers Trent and Idle with the canal and
local paths
Start: 10 am, Beckingham Village Hall –off 2nd roundabout on Bawtry-
Gainsborough road
(GR SK 784895) 11 miles 6 hours
Lunch etc arrangements – see 22 March
Leader: Peter Haines
WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE
A walk along the towpath and on field paths around Gringley on the
Hill and Wiseton in this remote corner of Nottinghamshire
Start: 11am opposite Gringley Parish Church (GR SK 736907)
8 miles, easy pace
Leader : David Blackburn
FRIDAY 27 JUNE
Walk by the restored section of the canal in Chesterfield and explore
some little known byways of Tapton and Brimington Common
Start: 11am, Tapton Lock Vistor Centre
7- 8 miles
Leader: Stuart Reaney
BOOKING REQUIRED - Chesterfield TIC, tel (01246) 345777
SATURDAY 5 JULY
Retford to Clarborough on the Chesterfield Canal towpath, then by
footpaths across to the River Trent to Gainsborough. Return by train
More details in next issue or check our website
FRIDAY and SATURDAY 11 & 12 JULY
Following the success in 2007, we are repeating our 'BOATS and BOOTS'
event and extending it to 2 days
There will be 10 or a dozen walks from 3 to 6 miles in length (including
some new ones) and all will include a cruise on the "Seth Ellis"
along the summit pound Again , look out for more details soon. Advance
booking essential
SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
Revolution Ramble
Halls, houses, parks and canal are some of the delights on this
walk.
Start:1pm (to 4pm) at Revolution House, Old Whittington , Chesterfield
(GR SK 383749)
5 miles, moderate. Bring a packed lunch
A Derbyshire Countryside Service event – more info 01246 551035.
CHARGE; advance booking essential -08456 058058
THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER
Chesterfield Canal and the River Idle
Riverside and field paths, visiting Misterton and Walkeringham along
the route.
Start: 11.00am from small car park in West Stockwith village. (GR
SK 790947)
8 miles, medium pace. Leader: David Blackburn.
SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER
A Retford Roam
Walk includes recent access land by Woodland Trust, linking in the
Cuckoo Way
Start: 10 am, Ranby Village Hall, off A1 –use A620 from Worksop/Retford
directions.(GR SK 649813)
11 miles, 6 hours
Lunch etc arrangements – see 22 March
Leader: Peter Haines
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