What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- Two canals - 6 miles (from Cossall)Soloman Road, Ilkeston
Parking is at the back of the Cossall Industrial Estate on Soloman Road DE7 5UA.
This pretty walk will take us along the Nottingham canal from Cossall all the way round Trowell - we will then join the Erewash canal all the way to Ilkeston where we'll take the short hop back to the start point. Very close to the train station or Number 27 bus for anyone using public transport.
Walking 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.
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NottinghamFriends - Relaxing Wollaton Park/Highfield Walk.Wollaton Hall, Nottingham
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Join me for a walk from Wollaton Park to Highfield. We will stop for refreshments and a picnic break - before returning to our starting point. It's pay and display in the park, you can park on the streets around the Wheelhouse pub for free. If you change your mind and decide not to come, no worries, but be kind enough to change your RSVP to not coming. 😊
Wollaton Park is a 500-acre park in Nottingham, England, which includes a deer park. It is centred on Wollaton Hall, a classic Elizabethan prodigy house which contains the Nottingham Natural History Museum, with the Nottingham Industrial Museum in the stable block. https://wollatonhall.org.uk/Walking 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. [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NottinghamFriends]
- Eight Mile Ravenshead to Blidworth Circular WalkThe Larch Farm, Nottingham
Join us for an eight to nine mile starting from Ravensheadand heading out to Thieves Wood, The Murder Stone, Friar Tucks Well, Blidworth and the Druid Stone.
Plenty of on-street parking in nearby Ravenshead and frequent public transport to the meeting point using Stagecoach Pronto.
Bus departs Nottingham Victoria at 1055 am with return buses every half hour.
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome on this walk.
Any problems or questions please leave a comment below or email me at elknottingham@gmail.com.
- Day Trip To ElyNottingham Train Station, Nottingham
Lace-up your boots and join the Walking Friends for an exciting adventure day trip to the picturesque city of Ely, where you can spend the day at your leisure or join me for a six-mile walk around this historic cathedral city.
Meet at Costa Coffee from 0845 onwards for the departure of our train from Nottingham station at 0920 we arrive in Ely around 11 am with our train departing back home at 1749.
Upon arrival in Ely, you can spend the day at your own leisure or join me for a six-mile walk followed by around 1 to 1 and a half hours of free time after the walk for shopping or a meal and drink at a local pub.
Frequent public transport to Nottingham railway station and the station car park is £5 for all-day parking.
Return train travel will cost £28. You can pay me on the day, or you can make arrangements to purchase tickets.
Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the walk.
Any questions or problems please contact me at elknottingham@gmail.com or via meetup.
