Walk and Talk

Walk and Talk Walk-and-Talk is a calm & social walking group where people chat, walk and enjoy the great outdoors. Dogs are to be on a lead at all times. Sutton Rd. Quarry Ln.

๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ is a calm and social walking group where people chat, walk and enjoy the great outdoors. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming, offering a relaxed way for people to engage in meaningful conversations. Our walks are designed to be social, fun, and free to all, while promoting physical and mental well-being.

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Established in October 2020 by Mansfield CVS and our f

ounders Glenice and Alan, Walk and Talk became an independent group in January 2023. Our mission is to provide a welcoming space where people can meet new friends, stay active, and improve their mental healthโ€”all in a supportive, relaxed environment.

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โ€ข ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ๐˜€: Walks take place Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening options. We average 350โ€“400 walkers per month.
โ€ข ๐——๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€: Walks span over 70 locations, each with numerous routes, ensuring variety and inclusivity. Venues mostly are accessible by public transport and nearly all have ample parking, mainly with nearby facilities.
โ€ข ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Most walks conclude at a cafรฉ or pub, giving participants the chance to relax and socialize over refreshments. This helps foster a sense of community and encourages ongoing participation.
โ€ข ๐—™๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: No sign-ups or registration are requiredโ€”simply arrive at the meeting point. Walks start at 11:00 a.m., with participants gathering from 10:30 a.m. New walkers should introduce themselves to the walk leader before mingling with the group. All walks are free of charge.
โ€ข ๐——๐—ผ๐—ด-๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜†:Well-behaved dogs are welcome on most walks. Owners are responsible for their pets. We occasionally walk through parks, forests, or farmland with wildlife and livestock. Please follow safety guidelines and the Country and Highway Codes
โ€ข ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜†: We recommend bringing water to stay hydrated and, on longer walks, a light snack. Please wear appropriate attire, including sturdy footwear, as we walk in all weather and on varied terrain. Hiking poles or umbrellas can also be helpful. Participants are encouraged to be mindful of other walkers, runners, cyclists, and riders, especially as we often spend time chatting during walks.

๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€
Walk and Talk offers a host of benefits to the community:
โ€ข ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐˜†๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต: Encouraging regular exercise in a non-competitive and approachable way.
โ€ข ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น-๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Promoting mindfulness, reducing isolation, and improving mood through nature and conversation.
โ€ข ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Creating opportunities for people to connect, foster friendships, and support one another in a safe, inclusive environment.

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All walks and activities are undertaken at participants' own risk. Walk and Talk cannot accept responsibility for persons who voluntarily leave the main party. If you choose to depart early, it is essential you notify the walk leader and or back-marker. As a not-for-profit group, we rely on the dedication of our volunteers to lead and organize walks and activities. We are always looking for ways to expand our services, improve accessibility, and ensure we can continue to offer this valuable resource to the community free of charge.

๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—จ๐˜€! Why not take this opportunity to get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and connect with like-minded individuals? Join us and experience the joy of walking and talking with a vibrant, supportive community๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ ๐“š๐“ฎ๐“ท

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# 1. **Are the walks free?**
- Yes, all walks are free.

# 2. **What time do the walks start?**
- Most walks start at 11 a.m. (unless otherwise advertised).

# 3. **How far do you walk?**
- Typically between 3 and 5 miles (unless otherwise advertised).

# 4. **How long do the walks last?**
- Walks generally last between 90 and 120 minutes, depending on the pace and stops. Occasionally, longer "Extended" walks are advertised.

# 5. **Why isnโ€™t there a fixed duration or distance for the walks?**
- Our walks vary and adapt based on the group and the dayโ€™s conditions, so they may change at the last minute.

# 6. **Can I bring my dog?**
- Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead at all times.

# 7. **Can I bring children?**
- Yes, children are welcome, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

# 8. **Do the walks finish where they start?**
- Yes, unless a linear walk is specifically advertised.

# 9. **Are there stiles or other obstacles on the walk?**
- Occasionally, we may need to cross fields or navigate stiles and other barriers. Assistance is always available when needed.

# 10. **Why are the walks free?**
- We are a voluntary group. Our walk leaders offer their time freely and do not get reimbursed. Walks are free, and we donโ€™t charge for membership or entry fees. Any costs, like insurance, are covered through fundraising events (such as quiz nights) or donations.

# 11. **How can I contact you?**
- You can reach us by:
- Clicking the 'Send Message' link on our page.
- Emailing us at **[email protected]**
- Calling us at **07467 834153**
For general questions, feel free to leave a comment, and one of our regular walkers will respond.

# 12. **Why do you not a have a WebSite?**
- We know a website would be useful, but right now we simply do not have the resources to create and maintain one. Websites require: - Time- Money - Technical and Artistic knowledge.
- These are listed in order of what is most precious to us โ€” especially volunteer time.
- We currently use Facebook as our main platform because it is free and allows us to quickly share walk details, photos, and community updates.
- If someone cannot access Facebook, our walk programme can also be found online through Mansfield CVS, at the link they kindly provide. https://www.mansfieldcvs.org/

# 13 ** why do you not walk at weekends?**
# 14 ** why do you not have evening walks?**
- We would like to offer weekend and evening walks, and it has been known to happen. However, due to other commitments, it can be difficult to find the time, and for safety reasons we prefer to have two walk leaders on every walk. There are also plenty of other groups walking at weekends, as many of us are already members of the Ramblers and other walking and hiking groups.


# # Please remember:
- We are a not-for-profit group
- We charge nothing to take part in our walks
- We receive no funding
- Everything we do is voluntary

Helping run the group is part of a positive community service that many of us enjoy and find rewarding.


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๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ (PDF A4 version) ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ APRIL Walks:
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WALKS STARTING POINTS
Our Upcoming Walks with full postal address, along with WhatThreeWords meeting points and also our hosts 'facebook url'๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ
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MAY 2026

Wednesday, 20 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Brierley Forest Park
main carpark
Skegby Rd,
Huthwaite
NG17 2PL
https://w3w.co/wounds.zooms.reward
https://www.facebook.com/BrierleyForest
https://www.facebook.com/TheBrierleyCafe

Thursday, 21 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Dukeries Garden Centre
Welbeck
WORKSOP
S80 3LW
https://w3w.co/refer.boats.crab
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089953717996
https://www.facebook.com/welbeckestate

Friday, 22 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Rufford Arms,
335 Chesterfield Road South
MANSFIELD NG19 7ES
https://w3w.co/tent.moth.area
https://www.facebook.com/ruffordmansfield

Monday, 25 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Vicar Water Country Park
Off Mansfield Road,
Clipstone,
NG21 9AA
https://w3w.co/lends.link.soulful
https://www.facebook.com/VicarWaterCountryPark
(rumbles) https://www.facebook.com/groups/274100013070015/user/61575199111949

Tuesday, 26 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Duke of Wellington
Church St. KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD
NG17 8LA
https://w3w.co/wished.locals.ridge
https://www.facebook.com/thedukeofwellingtonkirkby

Wednesday, 27 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Teversal Visitors Centre,
Carnarvon St. TEVERSAL
NG17 3HJ
https://w3w.co/wash.couple.draw
https://www.facebook.com/TeversalVisitorsCentre

Thursday, 28 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sir John Cockle. MANSFIELD
NG18 5EU
https://w3w.co/points.cases.crate
https://www.facebook.com/SirJohnCockleMansfield
https://www.sirjohncocklemansfield.co.uk

Friday, 29 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
White Swan, The. Meden Square,
PLEASLEY
NG19 7SQ
https://w3w.co/starch.sprouts.unusable
https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteswanpleasley

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JUNE 2026

Monday, 1 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Brierley Forest Park
main carpark
Skegby Rd,
Huthwaite
NG17 2PL
https://w3w.co/wounds.zooms.reward
https://www.facebook.com/BrierleyForest
https://www.facebook.com/TheBrierleyCafe

Tuesday, 2 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Ashbourne St carpark,
SHIREBROOK
NG20 8AD
https://w3w.co/plotted.shrub.rooks

Wednesday, 3 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Young Vanish Inn,
200 The Hill. GLAPWELL
S44 5NB
https://w3w.co/chest.ready.louder
https://www.facebook.com/StonehouseYoungVanishInn/

Thursday, 4 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
๐‘ญ๐‘ฐ๐‘ฝ๐‘ฌ ๐’€๐‘ฌ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘บ ๐‘ป๐‘ถ๐‘ซ๐‘จ๐’€ ๐‘ฐ ๐‘ฏ๐‘จ๐‘ฝ๐‘ฌ ๐‘ฉ๐‘ฌ๐‘ฌ๐‘ต ๐‘จ ๐‘พ๐‘จ๐‘ณ๐‘ฒ ๐‘ณ๐‘ฌ๐‘จ๐‘ซ๐‘ฌ๐‘น ๐‘พ๐‘ฐ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ ๐’˜&๐’•
Vicar Water Country Park
Off Mansfield Road,
Clipstone,
NG21 9AA
https://w3w.co/lends.link.soulful
https://www.facebook.com/VicarWaterCountryPark
(rumbles) https://www.facebook.com/groups/274100013070015/user/61575199111949

Friday, 5 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sandys Bar,
Mansfield Town FC. MANSFIELD
NG18 5DA
https://w3w.co/update.valley.dive
https://www.facebook.com/SandysBarAndKitchen

๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ” ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐žโ‹…๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ โ€“ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ
Struttโ€™s North Mill,
Archway House,
Bridgefoot,
BELPER
DE56 1YD
https://w3w.co/wire.shred.stroke
https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/strutts-north-mill-museum-contact-us/
3ยฝ hours 5ยฝmiles

Monday, 8 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
free parking
Sherwood Pines - Forestry England
Edwinstowe,
Mansfield
NG21 9JL
https://w3w.co/thuds.sweat.mouths
https://www.facebook.com/sherwoodpines
https://www.sherwoodpinescafe.co.uk/food-and-drink

Tuesday, 9 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Duke of Wellington
Church St. KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD
NG17 8LA
https://w3w.co/wished.locals.ridge
https://www.facebook.com/thedukeofwellingtonkirkby

Wednesday, 10 Juneโ‹…18:30 โ€“ 22:30
๐‘ฌ๐‘ฝ๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ ๐‘พ๐‘จ๐‘ณ๐‘ฒ 6:30๐‘ท๐‘ด
Hardwick:
Roadside parking along the M1underpass,
next to Hardwick Hall Ponds car park . The area postcode S44 5QJ
https://w3w.co/snored.stage.bogus

Thursday, 11 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Pleasley Pit Country Park carpark,
Pit Ln. PLEASLEY
NG19 7PH
https://w3w.co/finishers.rests.resort
https://www.facebook.com/pleasleypittrust1

Friday, 12 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
The Coopers
Leeming Lane North
Mansfield Woodhouse
NG19 9HR
https://w3w.co/hazy.adults.bands
https://www.facebook.com/TheCoopersWoodhouse

Monday, 15 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sunnydale Inn,
Brown Ave. MANSFIELD WOODHOUSE
NG19 8HH
( park Slant Lane )
https://w3w.co/scoop.officer.juggled
https://www.facebook.com/TheSunnydale

Tuesday, 16 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
๐„๐—๐“๐„๐๐ƒ๐„๐ƒ ๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐“๐Ž ๐“๐€๐Š๐„ ๐ˆ๐ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐’๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’
The Larch Farm PH
Mansfield Road
RAVENSHEAD
NG15 9HA
Entrance in Main Road
https://w3w.co/plan.stream.zebra
https://www.facebook.com/larchfarmpub

Wednesday, 17 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sherwood Inn,
Kirklington Rd. RAINWORTH
NG21 0LA
https://w3w.co/rival.chip.aced
https://www.facebook.com/TheSherwoodPub

Thursday, 18 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Rufford Arms,
335 Chesterfield Road South
MANSFIELD NG19 7ES
https://w3w.co/tent.moth.area
https://www.facebook.com/ruffordmansfield

Friday, 19 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Royal Oak,
High St. EDWINSTOWE
NG21 9QP
Park in East Lane side
https://w3w.co/blown.book.dark
https://www.facebook.com/theroyaloakedwinstowe

Monday, 22 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sir John Cockle. MANSFIELD
NG18 5EU
https://w3w.co/points.cases.crate
https://www.facebook.com/SirJohnCockleMansfield
https://www.sirjohncocklemansfield.co.uk

Tuesday, 23 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Teversal Visitors Centre,
Carnarvon St. TEVERSAL
NG17 3HJ
https://w3w.co/wash.couple.draw
https://www.facebook.com/TeversalVisitorsCentre

Wednesday, 24 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Oak Tree PH
Southwell Rd W,
MANSFIELD
NG18 4LA
https://w3w.co/after.rocky.goal
https://www.facebook.com/oaktreemansfield

Thursday, 25 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Gate Hotel,
Main Rd. LANGWITH
NG20 9DN
https://w3w.co/tribune.plugs.curly
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057406602043

Friday, 26 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
White Swan, The. Meden Square,
PLEASLEY
NG19 7SQ
https://w3w.co/starch.sprouts.unusable
https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteswanpleasley

Saturday, 27 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Ex-Servicemen's Club
Carr Ln,
WARSOP
NG20 0BN
https://w3w.co/incline.inkjet.stun
https://www.facebook.com/warsopex

Monday, 29 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Dukeries Garden Centre
Welbeck
WORKSOP
S80 3LW
https://w3w.co/refer.boats.crab
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089953717996
https://www.facebook.com/welbeckestate

Tuesday, 30 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
๐„๐—๐“๐„๐๐ƒ๐„๐ƒ ๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐“๐Ž ๐“๐€๐Š๐„ ๐ˆ๐ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐’๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’
Young Vanish Inn,
200 The Hill. GLAPWELL
S44 5NB
https://w3w.co/chest.ready.louder
https://www.facebook.com/StonehouseYoungVanishInn/




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More Marvellous Moments from Last Night's Summer Stroll โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธA huge thank you to Stan and Iain for sharing these ad...
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More Marvellous Moments from Last Night's Summer Stroll โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ

A huge thank you to Stan and Iain for sharing these additional photographs from our delightful evening walk. Amongst them, I can certainly spot four of the very best๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ˜Š

The photos shared last night were equally fantastic and well worth another look, as there are so many wonderful moments and smiling faces to enjoy.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a warm, friendly, and enjoyable evening. Itโ€™s the people who attend that truly make Walk and Talk the special group it is.

Special thanks to Jane and Billie for leading the walk, and to Helen for keeping an eye on everyone as back marker.

Together, you created another memorable Walk and Talk evening filled with friendship, laughter, conversation, and plenty of summer sunshine. ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ˜„

We look forward to seeing you all again on the next Walk and Talk adventure๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’š.

Today we wander from Pleasley Pit Trust
Thursday, 11 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Pleasley Pit Country Park carpark,
Pit Ln.
PLEASLEY
NG19 7PH
https://w3w.co/finishers.rests.resort
https://www.facebook.com/pleasleypittrust1
๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ ๐“š๐“ฎ๐“ท
Ken Codd

Hardwick on a summer's evening. Thanks to Helen, Jane and Julie for the photos ๐Ÿ˜
10/06/2026

Hardwick on a summer's evening. Thanks to Helen, Jane and Julie for the photos ๐Ÿ˜

With Sherwood Pines Cafe โ€“ we just got recognised as one of their top fans ๐ŸŽ‰
10/06/2026

With Sherwood Pines Cafe โ€“ we just got recognised as one of their top fans ๐ŸŽ‰

๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Jaunting with Jane near the Derbyshire Border๐ŸŒฆ๏ธWhat a day for an adventure. With a classic British mix of sunshine, s...
09/06/2026

๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Jaunting with Jane near the Derbyshire Border๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ

What a day for an adventure. With a classic British mix of sunshine, showers, and the occasional heavy downpour, 21 of us cheerful walkers set off from The Duke of Wellington and wandered across to the Cowpastures.

Despite the ever-changing weather, spirits remained high, smiles were plentiful, and it was certainly the perfect day for anyone exercising a dog ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ˜„

๐Ÿ˜Š A little sunshine, a little rain, plenty of laughter, and good company โ€” that's what makes these walks memorable.

A huge thank you to Jane for leading today's enjoyable jaunt and to Helen for capturing the day with her wonderful photographs. ๐Ÿ“ธ

๐ŸŒ… Tomorrow's Walk โ€“ Evening Stroll

Please arrive by 6:00 PM for a prompt 6:30 PM start.

๐Ÿ“ Meeting Point: On the road outside the Ponds Car Park at Hardwick Park. It is the same road and postcode that leads to the Hardwick Inn. DO NOT follow sign into Hardwick Hall.

We look forward to seeing you there for another great Walk and Talk adventure.

Wednesday, 10 Juneโ‹…18:30 โ€“ 22:30
Hardwick:
Roadside parking along the M1underpass,
next to Hardwick Hall Ponds car park .
The area postcode S44 5QJ
https://w3w.co/snored.stage.bogus
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Ken Codd

๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ Scrumptious Sherwood Pines โ€“ Serenity, Shade & Smiles ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒToday's Walk and Talk adventure took us deep into the beautif...
08/06/2026

๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ Scrumptious Sherwood Pines โ€“ Serenity, Shade & Smiles ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ

Today's Walk and Talk adventure took us deep into the beautiful surroundings of Sherwood Pines, where the towering trees provided welcome shade and a wonderfully peaceful setting for our latest wander.

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ We wandered, we walked, and most importantly, we talked. The conversations started before we had even set foot on the trail and carried on right through until we finally left the cafรฉ. That's what Walk and Talk is all about โ€“ good company, good conversation, and great countryside.

Our stroll covered just under five miles in 1 hour and 55 minutes, with the forest trails being kind to our feet and the weather perfect for walking.

๐ŸŒณ Along the way we encountered some of the Forestry England logging operations. We had to make a slight detour as the forestry teams were busy clearing an area of woodland. Not only could we hear the trees being felled, but we were close enough to witness another giant pine dramatically bite the dust. The diversion added around 500 metres to our route, but who cares? We're young at heart and not a worry in the world๐Ÿ˜„

Todays walk only went ahead due to the Generosity of Forestry england as they offered s free parking.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today and helped make another enjoyable Walk and Talk outing. the thanks Includes all in the Sherwood Pines Cafe and the jacket potato with beef and chilli was lovely.

Thanks to Rob for his post of todays walk and thanks to Iain for the photos

๐Ÿ“ Tomorrow's Wild Wander
Join us as we set off from The Duke of Wellington for another friendly adventure. New faces are always welcome, so lace up those walking boots and come along.
Tuesday, 9 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Duke of Wellington
Church St.
KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD
NG17 8LA
https://w3w.co/wished.locals.ridge
https://www.facebook.com/thedukeofwellingtonkirkby

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Ken Codd
๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿฅพโ˜•

Thanks to Ken for leading todayโ€™s 5.7 mile walk from Sherwood Pines visitors centre.13 walkers braved the poor weather f...
08/06/2026

Thanks to Ken for leading todayโ€™s 5.7 mile walk from Sherwood Pines visitors centre.
13 walkers braved the poor weather forecast and were treated to an excellent forest walk.
Duke of Wellington , Kirkby in Ashfield. NG17 8LA for tomorrows walk 11am start.
Rob

๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Spectacular Scenic Saturday Stroll from Strutt's North Mill at Belper with Stan and Sheila๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒณWhat a lovely morni...
06/06/2026

๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Spectacular Scenic Saturday Stroll from Strutt's North Mill at Belper with Stan and Sheila๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒณ

What a lovely morning for a walk. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Walk and Talk such a welcoming and wholesome group. ๐Ÿ˜Š

"our walkers braved the wet forecast and had a lovely dry walk, found my hat on a bench that I didn't even know I'd lost when we did the rekki 2 weeks ago x" Sheila

With the warm weather making its presence felt, our planned distance seemed shorter but our smiles, conversations and enjoyment certainly blossomed along the way. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ

Thank you to Terry and Sheila for today's photographs. ๐Ÿ“ธ As more photos and information become available, I'll add them to this post, so please check back later today or tomorrow.

Looking ahead, next week's adventures continue as we head to the magnificent Sherwood Pines ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ โ€“ right in the heart of Sherwood and Clipstone Forest. And don't forget, parking charges are waived for us Walk and Talk participants. ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Next Week's Walks

Monday
๐ŸŒฒ Sherwood Pines - Forestry England
Edwinstowe NG21 9JL

Tuesday
๐Ÿบ Duke of Wellington, Church Street
Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA

Wednesday โ€“ 6:30pm Evening Walk
๐ŸŒ… Hardwick Park Ponds
Meet near the M1 underpass, street parking on Hardwick Street, adjacent to the ponds car park.

Thursday
โ›๏ธ Pleasley Pit Country Park Car Park
Pit Lane, Pleasley NG19 7PH

Friday
โ˜• Coopers
Leeming Lane North, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9HR

We hope to see you on one, some, or all of next week's walks. New walkers are always welcome๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ ๐“š๐“ฎ๐“ท
Ken Codd
๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿ˜Š

05/06/2026

Thank-you to the 21 walkers who came for todayโ€™s 5 2/3 mile walk which took us around the Mill Pond up over the viaduct and Sheepbridge Lane footbridge, down over the river Maun, across Oakham nature reserve. Down Bleak Hills
Lane across the railway bridge and round the reservoir. And then back alongside the river and finish off at Sandys bar.
Rob.

20 walkers joined Rob for a 5.6mile stroll in just over 2hrs. Following the Maun River and the Timberland Trail over to ...
05/06/2026

20 walkers joined Rob for a 5.6mile stroll in just over 2hrs. Following the Maun River and the Timberland Trail over to King's Mill Reservoir - around the reservoir back along the Maun River and into Sandy's Bar at Stags. Lots of chat and laughter along the way which carried on with the 16 who went into the bar for food and liquid refreshments. Thanks to Rob for leading, Peter for back marking and to all the walkers. Tomorrow's walk is in Belper and Mondays walk is in Sherwood Pines (free parking)...

Thanks Rob for leading today's walk, and thank you for the photos and write-up. ๐Ÿ‘

Thank you to everyone who came along, and a special thank you to all at Sandy's for their hospitality and warm welcome. โ˜•๐Ÿ˜Š

Tomorrow we have a slightly longer Adventure Walk over at Belper, covering around six miles with just one gentle climb.

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Saturday 6 Juneโ‹… Adventure Walk โ€“ Start 10:00 โ€“ 13:30
๐Ÿ“ Struttโ€™s North Mill,
Archway House,
Bridgefoot,
BELPER
DE56 1YD
https://w3w.co/wire.shred.stroke
https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/strutts-north-mill-museum-contact-us/

Expect a delightful walk of approximately six miles, featuring beautiful countryside, gentle rolling hills, fascinating scenery, and plenty of opportunities for conversation as we stroll together.

A few suggestions for Saturday:
โ€ข Walking boots are recommended.
โ€ข Long trousers are advisable.
โ€ข Please allow approximately 3ยฝ hours, including our mid-walk refreshment break.

๐Ÿš— If you're able to offer or share a lift to Belper, it would be greatly appreciated. Please arrange any car sharing amongst yourselves. With a 10:00 AM start, this walk is unfortunately not practical by public transport from Mansfield.

๐ŸŒฒ Then on Monday, come rain or shine, we will be walking at Sherwood Pines. normal time 11AM meeting near the car parking payment machines.

Thanks to the wonderful people at Forestry England, we have a concession which allows our walkers to park free of charge. When you arrive, I will need your vehicle registration number. If you park some distance from the meeting point, it may be helpful to take a photo of your number plate beforehand if you're likely to forget it.

๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ ๐“š๐“ฎ๐“ท
Ken Codd
๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿ˜Š

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