We are the Rushcliffe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Starting at Hardwick Ponds car park, we cross through the Hardwick Estate with views of Hardwick Hall to reach Ault Hucknall. Via a section of the Rawthorne Trail, we then walk to Silverhill Wood Country Park before returning to Hardwick Ponds. The Hardwick Inn has a large garden so it would be possible to have a drink there at the end of the walk.Some paths have uneven terrain and are prone to mud with one short stretch being narrow. There are short sections of lane walking and a brief section is close to areas of open water. There are a couple of stiles. The section of the Rawthorne Trail is joint user with cyclists and horse riders. There could be grazing cattle in fields on the Hardwick Estate.
If you would like to join this walk please email the Walk Leader using the link above. Numbers are limited to 25.
This walk will be led by Adrian and Lynne.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Park in the Lower Car Park at Hardwick Ponds, NOT Hardwick Hall Car Park. Go past the barrier and park near the toilets. Parking is £4 and free for National Trust members (remember to bring your card).
Directions to the car park: Take the first turn off the M1 roundabout (Heath Road) at junction 29. Then take the first left (Mill Lane turning into Hawking Lane) and follow this road through the village of Stainsby and under the motorway. Ignore the signs to turn left to Stainsby Mill and Hardwick Hall. The lower car park/ ponds is first left immediately after you have gone under the motorway bridge.
Estimated driving time from West Bridgford is 50 minutes.
Meet at the Lower Car Park at Hardwick Ponds (use the directions given later to find the meeting point, not the postcode)
