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Rushcliffe Group

We are the Rushcliffe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is the tenth in a series of walks which will cover the 75 mile National Forest Way.  From Branston Water Park we will make our way via the Trent & Mersey Canal to Walton-on-Trent, then across the fields to Rosliston Forestry Centre.  Here we pick up The National Forest Way, which we follow all the way back to Branston, passing through young woods and farmland, crossing the River Trent via the Bailey Bridge at Walton -on-Trent before taking a path alongside the River Trent for a short stretch. 

Field Paths. farm tracks, country park, canal towpath and some road walking.  May be muddy in places after wet weather.

If you would like to join this walk, please contact the walk leader using the email link.

Sunday, 1 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
95m / 312ft
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch

Free Car Park

Toilets, Cafe and Visitor Centre by the Car Park

Approx 45 minutes drive from West Bridgford

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 21711 21053
Nearest postcode:
DE14 3RF
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Start time:
10:00 am

Branston Water Park Car Park, Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3HD

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking