Age UK Notts - Best Foot Forward Walks

Where to go

Name

Various Locations Around Nottingham

Notes

Mondays 

Bestwood Walk

A walk offering a variety of routes around the Bestwood area.  All the walks are in the Green Flag areas of Bestwood including some in Southglade Park.
Meeting place: Southglade Access Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood Estate (NG5 5GU) at 1.15pm.
Grade: Easy to moderate
Walk length: 1 and 3 miles
Duration: 40-60 minutes
Terrain: Relatively flat

 

Woodthorpe Grange Park Walk

The Grange is a 19th century Grade II listed manor which sits amidst a mix of landscapes and includes formal gardens.  There is also an innovative train sculpture and 'sunken garden' with water feature.
Meeting place: Sherwood Community Centre on Mansfield Rd (NG5 3FN) at 10.30am.
Grade: Easy to moderate
Walk length: 1.5 - 2 miles
Duration: 60 minutes
Terrain: Varied inclines and some steep steps

 

Tuesdays

Nuthall Railway Walk

Part of the old Great Northern Line, this is a new footpath which passes fields of barley, rape seed and corn.  Stop halfway for a coffee at Three Ponds Pub at Nuthall.
Meeting place: Snapewood Community Centre, Mansfield Rd (NG6 7GH) at 10.30am.
Grade: Moderate
Walk length: 3 miles
Duration: 2 hours with a stop
Terrain: Includes a walk through fields or woods if it is dry.

 

Wednesdays

St Ann's & Sneinton Walk

A walk along the boundaries, passing through Victoria Park Conservation Area, Kind Edward Park and Stonebridge City Farm.
Meeting place: Victoria Leisure Centre, Bath Street (NG1 1DB) at 10.30am.
Grade: Easy to moderate
Walk length: 1 and 2 miles
Duration: 40 minutes
Terrain: Mostly flat

 

Strelley Woodland & Countryside Walk

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.
Meeting place: Broad Oak Pub, Strelley Village (NG8 6PD) at 10am.
Grade: Moderate to hard
Walk length: 4 miles
Duration: 90 minutes
Terrain: Open fields and hilly at times
This walk runs on the 1st Weds of each month

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

 

Thursdays

Forest & Arboretum Walk

A varied walk around the Forest Recreation Ground and Arboretum following established pathways, with extensive views of the city from lovely wooded areas.
Meeting place: Inside Mary Potter Health Centre (North Entrance), Gregory Boulevard (NG7 5JD) at 10.30am.
Grade: Easy to moderate
Walk length: 1.5 and 3 miles
Duration: 40 - 90 minutes
Terrain: Wooded areas

 

Fridays

Wollaton Park Walk

A number of pleasant walking routes in Wollaton Park, with its 16th Century Hall, lake and deer park.
Meeting place: Wollaton Park, first car park, Wollaton Road entrance (NG8 2AE) at 10am.
Grade: Easy to moderate
Walk length: 1.5 and 3 miles
Duration: 60 minutes
Terrain: Gentle incline at times
Registered walkers can obtain a free parking pass from the walk leader

 

Old Basford Walk

A flat walk with benches at intervals. Lots of interesting wildlife can be found along the way.
Meeting place: The Garage on Mill Street at 10.30am.  We park our cars at The Mill on Bagnall Rd (NG6 0JY) and return there for refreshments after.
Grade: Easy
Walk length: 2 miles
Duration: 40 - 60 minutes
Terrain: Flat

 

Victoria Embankment Walk

This is a steady walk along the beautiful tree lined Victoria Embankment and gardens.  Refreshments available.
Meeting place: The gate entrance of Trent Bridge, London Road (NG2 2JY) at 10.30am.
Grade: Easy
Walk length: 2 and 3 miles
Duration: 60 - 90 minutes (can be adapted to a 20-minute route for walkers)
Terrain: Flat

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 Weekly 

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

 

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

 

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.