We are the Broxtowe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Jean-Pierre B.
Leaving the Pocket Park and Ride car park at the Shepherds Pub and Restaurant, we walk to the Grantham Canal. Following the canal towpath and Bassingfield Lane we head towards Gamston. From there our route follows Regatta Way to the Holme Pierrepont Country Park and National Watersports Centre alongside the road. Leaving the rowing lake, we head toward Blotts Country Club and back to the starting point. The walk is entirely on made-up footpaths. There is some road walking on a quiet lane and footpaths. We need to cross the A52 twice at controlled crossings and the Gamston by-pass once, also at a controlled crossing.
Coffee stop at Gamston in a playground where seating is available (no toilets). Lunch at National Watersports Centre where there is seating and toilet facilities as well as a café for drinks. Pub at the end of the walk: Shepherds Pub and Restaurant.
The Pocket Park and Ride car park at the Shepherds Pub and Restaurant in Stragglethorpe. Free Parking. Please use the rear part of the car park designated for the P and R not the pub car parking area. Public Transport: Cotgrave Connection stops outside the Shepherds. Mainline service to Bingham stops at Holme House approx 5/10- minute walk to the starting point.
