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
Paul M.
When the bus drops us off in Cotmanhay we are only 1 1/4 miles from Ilkeston, but this interesting linear walk has a lot of ground to cover. We will walk along the Great Northern Railway, visit Woodside Nature Reserve, Mapperley Reservoir, the villages of Mapperley and West Hallam, Straws Bridge Nature Reserve, Victoria Park in Ilkeston, and finally Ilkeston Market Place where we will pick up the bus back to Nottingham.
The walk is mainly flat but Ilkeston is hilly. The route, through the town and villages has some street walking, and through the nature reserves it can be wet and muddy.
Lunch stop will be at Mapperley Reservoir. Please bring a packed lunch.
Toilets are available in Nottingham City Centre, Mapperley Reservoir Car Park and Ilkeston Market Place.
Nottingham, Victoria Bus Station bay 4 & 5, 10.05am Two Bus to Cotmanhay.
Ilkeston Market Place, Two Bus back to Nottingham.
