Welcome to Notts Weekend Walkers. We’re a friendly group of members mostly in our mid-30s to 50s that enjoys regular walks of various lengths from in a variety of locations.

In addition to our regular Sunday walks, we also organise weekends away and various social events including pub meets, meals out and lots more. New members whether experienced walkers or not are very welcome.

transport and meeting points

Our walks are usually on Sundays. For day walks we normally travel by car, sharing transport wherever possible to minimise petrol and pollution. Meet us in front of the Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham at 9.00am where free parking is available. There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day if you wish. Passengers are requested to make a contribution towards the driver’s petrol costs. Walks normally depart from the start point between 10.00am and 10.30am.

what to bring

Below is a list of suggested items required for walk. We walk throughout the year therefore some items are seasonal.

Walking Boots, Warm clothing (plenty of layers), Gloves, hat, scarf, Waterproof jacket and overtrousers, Packed Lunch, Water (hot drinks in Winter), Small first aid items

out on walks

Whilst on a group walk, please make the leaders job easier by following these common sense rules.

Avoid walking in front of the leader.

Walk in single file through crops.

Close gates if you are the last one through.

Don’t leave litter

Dogs on a lead are welcome but must travel in the owner’s own car.

walk grades

Our walks cover a variety of terrain and are graded accordingly.

EASY/LEISURLEY Lowland walking, gentle hills, fields and woodland. Ideal for beginners.

MODERATE Hills and dales, some occasionally steeper hills.

STRENUOUS High level mountain and moorland. Usually includes steep ascents.

monthly pub meets

Come along to one our monthly pub meets held from 8.00pm on the second Wednesday of each month. It’s a great chance to meet the group and find out more about forthcoming events.

discount on clothing & equipment

The Cotswold Outdoor store on Castle Boulevard (Abbey Bridge Roundabout near MFI) offers Notts Weekend Walkers members an exclusive 15% discount off all clothing and equipment.

Simply present your RA membership card and quote promotional code N2060

For more details tel: 0115 957 6890 www.cotswoldoutdoor.com

the ramblers’ association

Notts Weekend Walkers is a local Group of The Ramblers’ Association - Britain's biggest charity working for walkers. The Ramblers have been looking after Britain's footpaths and defending the beauty of the countryside for nearly 70 years. Visit our websites at www.ramblers.org.uk and www.nottsarearamblers.co.uk

membership

Membership of the Ramblers’ Association costs just £24 per year and brings you a whole range of benefits including:

Walk Britain (rrp £5.99), the Ramblers Association’s annual yearbook packed with walker-friendly places to stay and practical information on long distance paths, Ramblers' contacts and much more

Walk Magazine – quarterly colour magazine delivered to you free.

Nottinghamshire Walker The newsletter for Nottinghamshire Area Ramblers keeping you up to date with events and campaigns locally.

Notts Weekend Walkers programmes and updates.

15% Discount off clothing and equipment at Cotswold Outdoor

You are very welcome to come along to try a few walks before joining as a member. Membership forms are available at all events, or you can join on-line at www.ramblers.org.uk When joining please remember to write “Notts Weekend Walkers NE17” in the Group box.

group contacts

For more information about Notts Weekend Walkers please contact:

Kevin & Sarah Tel: 0115 914 5653

Email: notts.walkers@ntlworld.com

Andy Tel: 0115 970 0804

Email: andrew@andrewthornton73.wanadoo.co.uk

Mick & Lorraine Tel: 0115 913 3884

Notts Weekend Walkers is a local Group of The Ramblers’ Association