Elkesley, Clumber ramble.

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Overview

From Elkesley we walk south through Elkesley Wood over the footbridge heading towards Bothamsall

Once in Bothamsall we take Redhill Lane down to the Robinhood Way and into Clumber Park, heading for Hardwick Village.

We stop for lunch and WC at the National Trust 'Lake Brew' at the head of Clumber Lake

We return from Hardwick through woodland and open fields following the River Poulter back towards Elkesley

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

The walk Leader is Mike Deakin, new to our group and a welcome new Leader.

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 70626 81221
Nearest postcode:: DN22 6RF
what3words:: goat.firm.lonely

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Chapelgate car park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 68936 75526
Nearest postcode:: DN22 8AN
what3words:: heave.boast.ribs

Start time:: 9:45 am

Roadside at Church

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