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The Short Walking Group

Leader:  John Howlett - ShortWalk@ashbyu3a.co.uk - phone 01530 461774


The leader will be at the meeting place whatever the weather and only cancel the walk in consultation with those who turn up on the day. All dogs must be kept under control at all times. Walking boots or strong shoes are recommended. Be prepared for bad weather by taking warm WATERPROOF clothing. Leaders act in a voluntary capacity. All ramblers walk at their own risk. The walk will be about 2 or 3 miles and not include any stiles.


Future programme
DateTimeVenueLeaderduration/distance

Fri 16th Oct10:00 amMeet at Bulls Head, Thringstone LE67 8LRBrianFor a walk in Grace Dieu Wood.



Friday 18th September. Meet at Ticknall car park for a walk into Calke

Five walkers, on a good fay for walking,set off for Calke activity area where there sometimes is a coffee stall. Not today, so we set off for the main cafe. The walk from Ticknall is good and avoids the tunnel which you use when you go to the lime kilns.

There was some new activities being implemented particularly a track. We then crossed the entrance road and following the green paths we soon arrived at the cafe for a break.

We returned on much the same trail it seemed to be shorter bu does not look like it on the map.

Photos by John D


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