About us
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
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Belper Circular Walk
Field Lane Car Park, Field Ln, Belper DE56 1DE, UK, Belper, GBThis is an 8-mile circular walk exploring the countryside around Belper 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.
We'll stop for lunch at The Holly Tree public house with toilets and refreshmentsArriving by Car
Parking in Field Lane Car Park costs £3.20 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).Arriving on Public Transport
Suggested train from Nottingham is the 1018, arriving Belper 1108. Buy a return to Belper (£11.70 return or £7.75 with a railcard) and get off at Belper, 1 minute walk to the start point. Return train from Belper at 1504 and 1604.Children and dogs welcome on the walk.
Route details: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/34279738/belper2?lat=53.01586&lon=-1.48752&zoom=13.384&overlays=os-obstacles-layer&style=TopoAuto&type=2d
I’m sharing a what3words address to help you find the starting point of the walk. Tap to see exactly where it is:
///stowing.measures.galloping
https://w3w.co/stowing.measures.gallopingWalking 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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Shipley Country Park Eight Mile Circular
Ilkeston Market Place, Market Pl, Ilkeston DE7 5QA, UK, Ilkeston, GBThis is a 8 mile circular walk around Shipley Country Park from Ilkeston, the route is a mixture of quiet roads, tracks, fields and woodland.
We'll stop for lunch at the Old Black Horse public house in Mapperley for a rtefreshment and toiet break.Arriving by Car
Parking in nearby Pimlico Car Park and its free on a Sunday.Arriving on Public Transport
TrentBarton Two departs from Nottingham Victoria Bus Station at 1105 total bus fare £6 made up of two £3 singles, get off at Ilkeston Wharncliffe Road. Return bus every twenty minutes,
Children and dogs welcome on the walk.I’m sharing a what3words address to help you find the starting point of the walk. Tap to see exactly where it is:
///petal.sample.skip
https://w3w.co/petal.sample.skipWalking 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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Rufford Country Park Eight Mile Circular
Rufford Abbey, Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton NG22 9DF, UK, Ollerton, GBThis is an eight-mile circular walk from Rufford Abbey out to Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe and back to Rufford Abbey; the route is a mixture of quiet roads, tracks, fields and woodland.
Refreshment and toilet break at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre.Arriving by Car
Parking at Rufford Abbey costs £7 for all day parking.Arriving on Public Transport
Stagecoach bus service Sherwood Arrow departs from Nottingham Victoria Bus Station at 1045 and returns from Rufford Abbey at 1547. Return bus fare will cost £6 made up of two £3 single fares.Children and dogs welcome on the walk.
I’m sharing a what3words address to help you find the location of the starting point for the walk. Tap to see exactly where it is:
///meatballs.fondest.plump
https://w3w.co/meatballs.fondest.plumpWalking 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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