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Gedling Group

We are a local group of the national Ramblers organisation and we organise a range of walks to suit all abilities throughout the year. Contact Phone

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

Overview

Helen Cresswell was born on 11 June 1934 in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, an English television scriptwriter and author of more than 100 childrens books, best known for comedy and supernatural fiction. Her most popular book series, Lizzie Dripping and The Bagthorpe Saga, were also the basis for television series. Join us on a walk around Eakring where she spent the later years of her life. Brail Lane, Eakring Brail Wood, Pudding Poke Wood, Robin Hood Way path to return via Dilliner Wood passing former residence of Helen Cresswell
Friday, 12 September 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Contact Tel: 07719 827 808 Walk leader Chris T.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 67100 62301
Nearest postcode:
NG22 0DG
what3words:
launcher.stews.settle
Start time:
11:00 am

Meet Chris Thompson (Gedling Ramblers).at former site of Saville Arms corner Bilsthorpe Road/Wellow Eoad Eakring ( park carefully in village)

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