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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.

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 eighth in a series of walks which will cover the 75 mile National Forest Way.  From Conkers Waterside Centre we will pass through Maybury Wood and Blackfordby to reach Smisby, from where we we follow The National Forest Way back through Blackfordby, Boothorpe, Sarah's Wood, Conkers and on to Overseal, before returning to the car park.  Field paths, farm tracks, country park 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, 20 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
278.3m / 913ft
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch

Free Car Park

Toilets and Cafe at the Waterside Centre

40 minutes drive from West Bridgford

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 30984 15711
Nearest postcode:
DE12 6BA
what3words:
lasts.retail.overpower
Start time:
10:00 am

Conkers Waterside Centre, Bath Yard, Swadlincote, DE12 6BA

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