Watchwood Plantation, Calverton

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Overview

A circular walk taking in Watchwood plantation, Fox Covert nature reserve and Gravelly Hollow. Dog friendly. Meet at Watchwood car park off Gravelly Hollow Lane ( a no through road). NG14 6NU.

Coffee stop during the walk. Opportunity to eat packed lunch at the end or why not visit nearby Patchings Art Centre afterwards, with shops and a cafe?

Please register for this walk on Newark Ramblers website where you will also find details of our car share scheme.

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://newarkramblers.org.uk/walks/walk-register-1st-to-12th-jan-2022.html

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 59175 50354
Nearest postcode:: NG14 6NU
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Watchwood car park, off Gravelly Hollow Lane.

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