THIS IS A PAST EVENT
9th October 2011
Big Walkabout day of Nottinghamshire guided walks announced
A free day of walks and tours is being held in Nottinghamshire on 9 October. BBC Radio Nottingham's 'Big Walkabout' is a celebration of the huge range of guided walks available in the county. The event includes walks in the countryside, at nature reserves, in the city centre and tours at well known attractions.
The full list of free walks and tours available is below along with start times, directions and details of how to book, if required.
Laxton Guided Walk
10:00 BST at Laxton Visitors Centre
Laxton farmer and historian Stuart Rose gives an insight into the way the strip farming system influenced the development of the village and how it is preserved today by modern farming methods. You'll see the three open fields after harvest, and visit the church. This walk begins with viewing a short introductory film in the visitor centre. The walk is approximately 5 miles (4 ½ hours). For more details, call 07939 228353 or 01777 871702.
A Walk Through Time and Victorian Nottingham
11:00 BST at the Nottingham Playhouse
A journey from the Nottingham Playhouse to the Castle Gatehouse looking at the history, the buildings and the characters of the area and how it was re-shaped in Victorian times. The walk is led by Civic Society guide Kevin Powell and takes about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
A Walk In The Park
14:30 BST at Castle Gatehouse
A guided tour of the prestigious Park Estate, that will take you back to King Henry II's time at Nottingham Castle to how and why the area was developed in the 19th century. Led by Nottingham Civic Society guide Kurt Hatton, this walk starts from the Castle Gatehouse at 14:30 BST and will last approx 1.5 hours. No booking is required but if you want to find out more call 0115 9870 709.
Nottingham Playhouse Tour
Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AF
There are four afternoon tours starting at 12:00 BST. These must be booked in advance please call 0115 941 9419 for more information.
Lace Market Heritage Trail Audio Tour
Available 10:30 to 15:00 BST
Collect headsets (deposit required) from the Galleries of Justice, Shire Hall, High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1HN. This audio guide with Joanna Lumley will lead you through the stately streets of the Lace Market, where Victorian splendour sits neatly on top of a cave system from a much earlier time.
Nottingham Council House Guided Tour
10:00 to 16:00 BST at Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2DT
An introduction to one of Nottingham's best known buildings. You'll see the Council Chamber, the Sherriff's Rooms and the Lord Mayor's Apartments. You can book at the Civic Office on 0115 876 5657 or just turn up on the day.
Walk in the Woods - Clumber Park
12:00 BST at Clumber Park
The One Step Walkers invite you to join them for a walk in the woods. Going round Clumber Park, the South Lodge, Clumber Bridge and finishing off at the visitor's centre. Walkers of all ages welcome. For more information go to One Step Walkers.
Secret Nottinghamshire Walk
10:30 BST at the car park on Lambley Lane Recreation Ground, Gedling.
Nottinghamshire Ramblers Association's President Paddy Tipping will be leading a walk on land not normally open to the public. The walk of about 3 miles starts from the car park on the Lambley Lane Recreation Ground, Lambley Lane, Gedling at 10:30 BST.
This is an important site at the east of the Nottingham conurbation, as well as talking about how the site is naturally regenerating, establishing a good base for new plant and bird life, Paddy will explain how the site could be developed. There are exciting views down the Trent Valley from the pit top.
It is a chance to explore a secret part of Nottinghamshire.
Hidden Sneinton
12:30 BST outside BBC Radio Nottingham
Join BBC Radio Nottingham's John Holmes for a gentle walk around Sneinton. You will take in a nature reserve, see Colwick woods, discover a great mathematician and their windmill. As well as visit the birthplace of General Booth, founder of the Salvation Army. The walk will be steady, about two miles long, wear sensible shoes. To book a place on this walk please call 0115 955 0500. Limited places available.
Calverton Walk
10:30 BST at Upper Parliament Street, Calverton bus stop
Local walk by the Nottingham Ramblers, the walk is to Calverton through Woodborough, Lambley, Woodborough Park, Fox Wood and then back to Calverton it is 8 miles. Leaving by local bus from Upper Parliament Street and will return at about 4pm from Calverton. We are getting the 10:30 BST bus from Upper Parliament Street, Calverton bus stop, bring packed lunch and drinks, and wear sensible boots/shoes and waterproof coat. The ramble is suitable for most abilities, a couple of inclines, but it is 8 miles long so people have to bear that in mind.
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Walking Group
08:00 BST on Maid Marian Way
There is a walk for people in their 20s and 30s, organised by a section of the Ramblers Association walking group for Nottingham and Derby. The days walk is at Hebden Bridge. There is a meet point in the City of Nottingham (outside the porta cabin at the South Nottingham College on Maid Marion Way) at 8:00 BST on 9 October to organise car share. There is a choice of either a 9 mile or a 15 mile walk.
For more information on general walking advice, health and safety information, health and safety information, please refer to the
Ramblers Association website.
