This group will use public transport to get to and from walks. The walks will take place either on the first or fourth Saturday or Monday of the month so as not to clash with the other walking groups. Distances average about five to seven miles and take about four hours. We will start at 10 am and finish mid-afternoon. Because we use public transport, the walks can be linear or circular. The maximum number of members is ten so as not to crowd out other passengers. Bringing a packed lunch and wearing proper walking boots will be essential. There will be an average of three of these walks a year. Because we are using public transport, only one dog will be allowed on the walk and by prior appointment.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT WALK       SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY

A NOTICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT WALKING GROUP

This is a new venture and will be a 4-5 mile day walk starting from Gedling Country Park and will include Spring Lane, Burton Joyce, the River Trent.

Although the walk will be done at a gentle pace it includes a fairly steep downhill section and a fairly rough and sharp uphill section so decent walking boots are absolutely essential.

Although we will be walking at a gentle pace we will be walking through the day so please bring a packed lunch and drink.

How to access this walk - The 61 bus leaves the City Centre at 10.15 am and passes by Mapperley Shops at 10.30 am. Use this service.

We will alight at Gedling Country Park where we can use the only toilet facilities available on the day.

We will walk down a fairly steep hill into Burton Joyce. Then we will walk by the Trent. After our lunch at a historic spot we will walk up a fairly steep and rough hill to a high point with views  to both sides. This top path can be very muddy.

We will then emerge onto Spring Lane where we can catch the 61 bus back to return.

Using a bus makes this walk problematic for dogs.

Places will be on a first come, first served basis. Please let Stella know if you are interested in these walks generally by emailing her at WalkingPT@madu3a.org.