We are the Collingham Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is our annual bluebell walk.
The route takes us across the Chesterfield Canal, Lindrick Golf Club and the bottom of Lindrick Dale before returning to the canal. After walking along the towpath, we head to Hawks Wood and Old Spring Wood which were carpeted with wood anemone and bluebells on the pre walk.
Our return to Shireoaks is via the towpath.
The route uses footpaths, bridleways, tracks and the canal towpath.
No real hills , a railway line that is crossed via two stiles and two flights of stairs.
Boots advisable as some paths are rutted and may become muddy in any rain.
No live stock present on the pre-walk so dogs are permitted on leads.
Other things to be aware of, Swans nesting at Turnerwood and cyclists on the tow path.
There will be the usual coffee and lunch stops so please bring your own refreshments.
Also the ice-cream parlour may be open at Turnerwood Bridge.
Start at Shireoaks Village Hall S81 8LX. OS Explorer OL 279 Grid ref SK5535 8085. Directions from Collingham: 50mins Take A1133 to A57 at Newton on Trent. Turn Left and stay on A57 until the A1 at Markham Moor. Then take the A1 North (towards Doncaster) as far as Apleyhead. At Apleyhead take the A57 (signed Worksop/Sheffield) around Worksop until you reach a roundabout with a left turn for Thorpe Salvin/Shireoaks Triangle/Turbine Business Centre. Take this turn and follow the road into Shireoaks. Go over the level crossing and turn left after the parish church. The village hall is 60yds further on the left.
