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Rushcliffe Group

We are the Rushcliffe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

An undulating walk around the reservoir, we start at Dimminsdale Nature Reserve Picnic Area and carpark, then walk across the Calke Abbey grounds (including a toilet stop) towards the northernmost point of the lake. We head into Melbourne briefly and stop for lunch by Melbourne lake, then head south through Spring Wood back to the carpark. A mixture of field and woodland paths with some more solid paths in places. Some stiles and steps, and its likely to be muddy in places. 

If you would like to join this walk please contact the Leader using the email link.

Sunday, 7 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
192m / 630ft
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37844 21954
Nearest postcode:
LE65 1RR
what3words:
topples.dime.engineers
Start time:
10:00 am

Park at the Dimminsdale & Spring Wood picnic area at the southern tip of the reservoir. SK378219. Nearest postcode is LE65 1RR (which is Calke Abbey) It is about 35 minutes drive from West Bridgford

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking