We are a local group of the national Ramblers organisation and we organise a range of walks to suit all abilities throughout the year. Contact Phone
John C.
On arrival, Coffee at “Centro Lounge” over the road, with briefing for the visit.
11.30 Commence walk to Taylor’s Bell Foundry Museum.
11.45 Tour of museum ( note charge £5).
12.15 Leave for Queens Park via Nottingham Canal.
1.00 Arrive Queens Park; total walking distance 2 miles.
Eat packed lunch in the park. Listen to the bells of the Carillon being played. Visit the on-site museum, or whistle at the birds in the aviary.
Further new attraction which should be in operation:
The Hope Bell installed in the Park is a new clock chime installation comprising four quarter chime bells and the main Hope Bell to sound the hours.
About 1.30pm to 2.00pm Optional walk back to the bus via a bit more of the Nottingham Canal. Distance 2 miles.
Alternatively, take the short direct route to the bus 0.5 miles.
Take No.9 or No.1 bus back to Nottingham. The No. 1 bus is more frequent but takes the leisurely route!
Notes:
Toilets are available at Centro, Taylors, and in the Park. There is a café in the park and another across the road, if you forgot the packed lunch! The Carillon performs from 1 to 2pm.
Both museums are excellent, and the one in the park is free.
Maps of Loughborough town centre will be provided.
Meet at the bus station to catch the No. 9 Kinchbus to Loughborough, arriving at 11.15am. Please be prompt! The bus may go early!
