Walk and Talk

Walk and Talk Walk-and-Talk is a calm & social walking group where people chat, walk and enjoy the great outdoors. Dogs are to be on a lead at all times. Sutton Rd. Quarry Ln.

๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ is a calm and social walking group where people chat, walk and enjoy the great outdoors. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming, offering a relaxed way for people to engage in meaningful conversations. Our walks are designed to be social, fun, and free to all, while promoting physical and mental well-being.

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Established in October 2020 by Mansfield CVS and our f

ounders Glenice and Alan, Walk and Talk became an independent group in January 2023. Our mission is to provide a welcoming space where people can meet new friends, stay active, and improve their mental healthโ€”all in a supportive, relaxed environment.

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โ€ข ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ๐˜€: Walks take place Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening options. We average 350โ€“400 walkers per month.
โ€ข ๐——๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€: Walks span over 70 locations, each with numerous routes, ensuring variety and inclusivity. Venues mostly are accessible by public transport and nearly all have ample parking, mainly with nearby facilities.
โ€ข ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Most walks conclude at a cafรฉ or pub, giving participants the chance to relax and socialize over refreshments. This helps foster a sense of community and encourages ongoing participation.
โ€ข ๐—™๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: No sign-ups or registration are requiredโ€”simply arrive at the meeting point. Walks start at 11:00 a.m., with participants gathering from 10:30 a.m. New walkers should introduce themselves to the walk leader before mingling with the group. All walks are free of charge.
โ€ข ๐——๐—ผ๐—ด-๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜†:Well-behaved dogs are welcome on most walks. Owners are responsible for their pets. We occasionally walk through parks, forests, or farmland with wildlife and livestock. Please follow safety guidelines and the Country and Highway Codes
โ€ข ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜†: We recommend bringing water to stay hydrated and, on longer walks, a light snack. Please wear appropriate attire, including sturdy footwear, as we walk in all weather and on varied terrain. Hiking poles or umbrellas can also be helpful. Participants are encouraged to be mindful of other walkers, runners, cyclists, and riders, especially as we often spend time chatting during walks.

๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€
Walk and Talk offers a host of benefits to the community:
โ€ข ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐˜†๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต: Encouraging regular exercise in a non-competitive and approachable way.
โ€ข ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น-๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Promoting mindfulness, reducing isolation, and improving mood through nature and conversation.
โ€ข ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Creating opportunities for people to connect, foster friendships, and support one another in a safe, inclusive environment.

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All walks and activities are undertaken at participants' own risk. Walk and Talk cannot accept responsibility for persons who voluntarily leave the main party. If you choose to depart early, it is essential you notify the walk leader and or back-marker. As a not-for-profit group, we rely on the dedication of our volunteers to lead and organize walks and activities. We are always looking for ways to expand our services, improve accessibility, and ensure we can continue to offer this valuable resource to the community free of charge.

๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—จ๐˜€! Why not take this opportunity to get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and connect with like-minded individuals? Join us and experience the joy of walking and talking with a vibrant, supportive community๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ ๐“š๐“ฎ๐“ท

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# 1. **Are the walks free?**
- Yes, all walks are free.

# 2. **What time do the walks start?**
- Most walks start at 11 a.m. (unless otherwise advertised).

# 3. **How far do you walk?**
- Typically between 3 and 5 miles (unless otherwise advertised).

# 4. **How long do the walks last?**
- Walks generally last between 90 and 120 minutes, depending on the pace and stops. Occasionally, longer "Extended" walks are advertised.

# 5. **Why isnโ€™t there a fixed duration or distance for the walks?**
- Our walks vary and adapt based on the group and the dayโ€™s conditions, so they may change at the last minute.

# 6. **Can I bring my dog?**
- Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead at all times.

# 7. **Can I bring children?**
- Yes, children are welcome, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

# 8. **Do the walks finish where they start?**
- Yes, unless a linear walk is specifically advertised.

# 9. **Are there stiles or other obstacles on the walk?**
- Occasionally, we may need to cross fields or navigate stiles and other barriers. Assistance is always available when needed.

# 10. **Why are the walks free?**
- We are a voluntary group. Our walk leaders offer their time freely and do not get reimbursed. Walks are free, and we donโ€™t charge for membership or entry fees. Any costs, like insurance, are covered through fundraising events (such as quiz nights) or donations.

# 11. **How can I contact you?**
- You can reach us by:
- Clicking the 'Send Message' link on our page.
- Emailing us at **[email protected]**
- Calling us at **07467 834153**
For general questions, feel free to leave a comment, and one of our regular walkers will respond.

# 12. **Why do you not a have a WebSite?**
- We know a website would be useful, but right now we simply do not have the resources to create and maintain one. Websites require: - Time- Money - Technical and Artistic knowledge.
- These are listed in order of what is most precious to us โ€” especially volunteer time.
- We currently use Facebook as our main platform because it is free and allows us to quickly share walk details, photos, and community updates.
- If someone cannot access Facebook, our walk programme can also be found online through Mansfield CVS, at the link they kindly provide. https://www.mansfieldcvs.org/

# 13 ** why do you not walk at weekends?**
# 14 ** why do you not have evening walks?**
- We would like to offer weekend and evening walks, and it has been known to happen. However, due to other commitments, it can be difficult to find the time, and for safety reasons we prefer to have two walk leaders on every walk. There are also plenty of other groups walking at weekends, as many of us are already members of the Ramblers and other walking and hiking groups.


# # Please remember:
- We are a not-for-profit group
- We charge nothing to take part in our walks
- We receive no funding
- Everything we do is voluntary

Helping run the group is part of a positive community service that many of us enjoy and find rewarding.


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Meeting point locations full postal address and ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜-๐Ÿฏ-๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ location finder in case your car Sat Nav differs๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ
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๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ (PDF A4 version) ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ APRIL Walks:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKHvrlr315OMxGcAhIVwzHFwWxb0YZSF/view?usp=sharing

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WALKS STARTING POINTS
Our Upcoming Walks with full postal address, along with WhatThreeWords meeting points and also our hosts 'facebook url'๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ
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MAY 2026

Wednesday, 20 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Brierley Forest Park
main carpark
Skegby Rd,
Huthwaite
NG17 2PL
https://w3w.co/wounds.zooms.reward
https://www.facebook.com/BrierleyForest
https://www.facebook.com/TheBrierleyCafe

Thursday, 21 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Dukeries Garden Centre
Welbeck
WORKSOP
S80 3LW
https://w3w.co/refer.boats.crab
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089953717996
https://www.facebook.com/welbeckestate

Friday, 22 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Rufford Arms,
335 Chesterfield Road South
MANSFIELD NG19 7ES
https://w3w.co/tent.moth.area
https://www.facebook.com/ruffordmansfield

Monday, 25 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Vicar Water Country Park
Off Mansfield Road,
Clipstone,
NG21 9AA
https://w3w.co/lends.link.soulful
https://www.facebook.com/VicarWaterCountryPark
(rumbles) https://www.facebook.com/groups/274100013070015/user/61575199111949

Tuesday, 26 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Duke of Wellington
Church St. KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD
NG17 8LA
https://w3w.co/wished.locals.ridge
https://www.facebook.com/thedukeofwellingtonkirkby

Wednesday, 27 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Teversal Visitors Centre,
Carnarvon St. TEVERSAL
NG17 3HJ
https://w3w.co/wash.couple.draw
https://www.facebook.com/TeversalVisitorsCentre

Thursday, 28 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sir John Cockle. MANSFIELD
NG18 5EU
https://w3w.co/points.cases.crate
https://www.facebook.com/SirJohnCockleMansfield
https://www.sirjohncocklemansfield.co.uk

Friday, 29 Mayโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
White Swan, The. Meden Square,
PLEASLEY
NG19 7SQ
https://w3w.co/starch.sprouts.unusable
https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteswanpleasley

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JUNE 2026

Monday, 1 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Brierley Forest Park
main carpark
Skegby Rd,
Huthwaite
NG17 2PL
https://w3w.co/wounds.zooms.reward
https://www.facebook.com/BrierleyForest
https://www.facebook.com/TheBrierleyCafe

Tuesday, 2 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Ashbourne St carpark,
SHIREBROOK
NG20 8AD
https://w3w.co/plotted.shrub.rooks

Wednesday, 3 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Young Vanish Inn,
200 The Hill. GLAPWELL
S44 5NB
https://w3w.co/chest.ready.louder
https://www.facebook.com/StonehouseYoungVanishInn/

Thursday, 4 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
๐‘ญ๐‘ฐ๐‘ฝ๐‘ฌ ๐’€๐‘ฌ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘บ ๐‘ป๐‘ถ๐‘ซ๐‘จ๐’€ ๐‘ฐ ๐‘ฏ๐‘จ๐‘ฝ๐‘ฌ ๐‘ฉ๐‘ฌ๐‘ฌ๐‘ต ๐‘จ ๐‘พ๐‘จ๐‘ณ๐‘ฒ ๐‘ณ๐‘ฌ๐‘จ๐‘ซ๐‘ฌ๐‘น ๐‘พ๐‘ฐ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ ๐’˜&๐’•
Vicar Water Country Park
Off Mansfield Road,
Clipstone,
NG21 9AA
https://w3w.co/lends.link.soulful
https://www.facebook.com/VicarWaterCountryPark
(rumbles) https://www.facebook.com/groups/274100013070015/user/61575199111949

Friday, 5 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sandys Bar,
Mansfield Town FC. MANSFIELD
NG18 5DA
https://w3w.co/update.valley.dive
https://www.facebook.com/SandysBarAndKitchen

๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ” ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐žโ‹…๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ โ€“ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ
Struttโ€™s North Mill,
Archway House,
Bridgefoot,
BELPER
DE56 1YD
https://w3w.co/wire.shred.stroke
https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/strutts-north-mill-museum-contact-us/
3ยฝ hours 5ยฝmiles

Monday, 8 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
free parking
Sherwood Pines - Forestry England
Edwinstowe,
Mansfield
NG21 9JL
https://w3w.co/thuds.sweat.mouths
https://www.facebook.com/sherwoodpines
https://www.sherwoodpinescafe.co.uk/food-and-drink

Tuesday, 9 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Duke of Wellington
Church St. KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD
NG17 8LA
https://w3w.co/wished.locals.ridge
https://www.facebook.com/thedukeofwellingtonkirkby

Wednesday, 10 Juneโ‹…18:30 โ€“ 22:30
๐‘ฌ๐‘ฝ๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ ๐‘พ๐‘จ๐‘ณ๐‘ฒ 6:30๐‘ท๐‘ด
Hardwick:
Roadside parking along the M1underpass,
next to Hardwick Hall Ponds car park . The area postcode S44 5QJ
https://w3w.co/snored.stage.bogus

Thursday, 11 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Pleasley Pit Country Park carpark,
Pit Ln. PLEASLEY
NG19 7PH
https://w3w.co/finishers.rests.resort
https://www.facebook.com/pleasleypittrust1

Friday, 12 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
The Coopers
Leeming Lane North
Mansfield Woodhouse
NG19 9HR
https://w3w.co/hazy.adults.bands
https://www.facebook.com/TheCoopersWoodhouse

Monday, 15 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sunnydale Inn,
Brown Ave. MANSFIELD WOODHOUSE
NG19 8HH
( park Slant Lane )
https://w3w.co/scoop.officer.juggled
https://www.facebook.com/TheSunnydale

Tuesday, 16 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
๐„๐—๐“๐„๐๐ƒ๐„๐ƒ ๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐“๐Ž ๐“๐€๐Š๐„ ๐ˆ๐ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐’๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’
The Larch Farm PH
Mansfield Road
RAVENSHEAD
NG15 9HA
Entrance in Main Road
https://w3w.co/plan.stream.zebra
https://www.facebook.com/larchfarmpub

Wednesday, 17 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sherwood Inn,
Kirklington Rd. RAINWORTH
NG21 0LA
https://w3w.co/rival.chip.aced
https://www.facebook.com/TheSherwoodPub

Thursday, 18 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Rufford Arms,
335 Chesterfield Road South
MANSFIELD NG19 7ES
https://w3w.co/tent.moth.area
https://www.facebook.com/ruffordmansfield

Friday, 19 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Royal Oak,
High St. EDWINSTOWE
NG21 9QP
Park in East Lane side
https://w3w.co/blown.book.dark
https://www.facebook.com/theroyaloakedwinstowe

Monday, 22 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sir John Cockle. MANSFIELD
NG18 5EU
https://w3w.co/points.cases.crate
https://www.facebook.com/SirJohnCockleMansfield
https://www.sirjohncocklemansfield.co.uk

Tuesday, 23 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Teversal Visitors Centre,
Carnarvon St. TEVERSAL
NG17 3HJ
https://w3w.co/wash.couple.draw
https://www.facebook.com/TeversalVisitorsCentre

Wednesday, 24 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Oak Tree PH
Southwell Rd W,
MANSFIELD
NG18 4LA
https://w3w.co/after.rocky.goal
https://www.facebook.com/oaktreemansfield

Thursday, 25 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Gate Hotel,
Main Rd. LANGWITH
NG20 9DN
https://w3w.co/tribune.plugs.curly
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057406602043

Friday, 26 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
White Swan, The. Meden Square,
PLEASLEY
NG19 7SQ
https://w3w.co/starch.sprouts.unusable
https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteswanpleasley

Saturday, 27 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Ex-Servicemen's Club
Carr Ln,
WARSOP
NG20 0BN
https://w3w.co/incline.inkjet.stun
https://www.facebook.com/warsopex

Monday, 29 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Dukeries Garden Centre
Welbeck
WORKSOP
S80 3LW
https://w3w.co/refer.boats.crab
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089953717996
https://www.facebook.com/welbeckestate

Tuesday, 30 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
๐„๐—๐“๐„๐๐ƒ๐„๐ƒ ๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐“๐Ž ๐“๐€๐Š๐„ ๐ˆ๐ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐’๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’
Young Vanish Inn,
200 The Hill. GLAPWELL
S44 5NB
https://w3w.co/chest.ready.louder
https://www.facebook.com/StonehouseYoungVanishInn/




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I've updated the cover photo a little earlier than usual. ๐Ÿ˜ŠJust a reminder that today's walk starts from The Royal Oak, ...
19/06/2026

I've updated the cover photo a little earlier than usual. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Just a reminder that today's walk starts from The Royal Oak, Edwinstowe, at 11:00am.

A quick question for everyone:

๐Ÿ“ธ Have you ever clicked on (opened) the cover photo that shows the upcoming walks?
Yes / No

And another question:

๐Ÿ“ Have you ever clicked on the What3Words link or the venue's page link when they're included in a walk post?
Yes / No

Your answers will help us understand how useful these features are and whether they're worth continuing to include. Thank you! ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Friday, 19 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Royal Oak,
High St.
EDWINSTOWE
NG21 9QP
Park in East Lane side
https://w3w.co/blown.book.dark
https://www.facebook.com/theroyaloakedwinstowe

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6 intrepid walkers braved the really muggy weather setting out from the Rufford towards Radmanthwaite via the industrial...
18/06/2026

6 intrepid walkers braved the really muggy weather setting out from the Rufford towards Radmanthwaite via the industrial estate then across the fields to Oxclose Woods. We then followed the footpath above Debdale back to the Rufford- 4.5miles in just under 2hrs. Thanks for those who turned out and to Peter for leading. Tomorrow's walk is from the Royal Oak, Edwinstowe....

๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿšถ Sixteen Stroll Sherwood ๐Ÿšถ๐ŸŒณWhat a wonderful day to be out walking. Although the temperature and humidity were quite hi...
17/06/2026

๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿšถ Sixteen Stroll Sherwood ๐Ÿšถ๐ŸŒณ

What a wonderful day to be out walking. Although the temperature and humidity were quite high, the weather stayed dry throughout, making for a very enjoyable stroll around this beautiful corner of Sherwood.

A huge thank you to all sixteen walkers who joined us today on this delightful circuit. We wandered through rolling farmland filled with thriving potato crops before venturing onto an overgrown woodland trail where the brambles certainly kept us alert. There was plenty of swerving, ducking and dipping as we negotiated the thorny obstacles, helping to keep us all flexible and supple. Thankfully, the inviting forest tracks that followed more than rewarded our efforts.

Today's walk came with two new walkers, Jan and Yvonne and three special bonuses:

๐Ÿ˜Š A) The chance to relax and chat over refreshments after the walk.
๐ŸŒฟ B) Beautiful nature and scenery wherever we looked โ€“ in fact we are all beautiful too!
๐Ÿค C) Wonderful companionship from start to finish.

It's often said that the people make the walk, and once again you all proved that we really are the best at what we do.

This unique landscape, lying within the historic areas of Clipstone and Sherwood Forest, offers a walking experience unlike any other. The mixture of farmland, woodland and forest trails makes it a truly special place to explore.

A special thank you goes to Laura and everyone at The Sherwood Pub. Your warm welcome and hospitality are always appreciated, but today's culinary highlight deserves a mention of its own. The Glazed Sweet Chilli & Honey, Belly Pork Lollipop was an absolute winner and scores a well-deserved 10/10 ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

This dish is certainly a new one on me. Wherever the inspiration came from, it was a masterstroke. There's absolutely no chance I'd attempt to recreate it at home, so I'll happily leave that to the experts.

๐Ÿšถ Tomorrow we wander from The Rufford Arms. We hope you'll be able to join us for another enjoyable Walk and Talk adventure.
Thursday, 18 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Rufford Arms,
335 Chesterfield Road South
MANSFIELD NG19 7ES
https://w3w.co/tent.moth.area
https://www.facebook.com/ruffordmansfield

๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ ๐“š๐“ฎ๐“ท
Ken Codd

๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ˜Š Laughing from The Larch Farm to the lovely Newstead Abbey ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒณWhat a wonderful day of walking, talking, and sharing smi...
16/06/2026

๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ˜Š Laughing from The Larch Farm to the lovely Newstead Abbey ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒณ

What a wonderful day of walking, talking, and sharing smiles as we set off from The Larch Farm on another enjoyable Walk and Talk adventure.

A huge thank you to Stan for leading today's walk and taking us on a fascinating journey around the beautiful grounds of Newstead Abbey, the historic home of the famous poet Lord Byron. With its stunning lakes, tranquil ponds, sweeping gardens, and picturesque woodland paths, this local treasure never fails to impress.

Today we spent slightly longer on the trail than usual, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy even more of the abbey's beautiful scenery. Judging by the magnificent photographs shared by Stan, Rob and Tony, it looks as though the sunshine, scenery, and good company combined perfectly to create another memorable day. Extra shout outs go to Rob for back marking, without being asked to do and the final shoutout to The Larch Farm for being such wonderful hosts.

The photos really are outstanding, capturing not only the beauty of Newstead Abbey but also something equally important โ€“ a group of walkers who continue to prove that regular walking, friendship, and fresh air are a wonderful recipe for staying fit, healthy, and happy. It's lovely to see so many smiling faces enjoying themselves along the way.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create another fantastic Walk and Talk experience. Every walk is made special by the people who attend, and today was no exception.

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Tomorrow's walk starts from The Sherwood Pub, Rainworth, where we'll be setting off for another enjoyable saunter together. We look forward to seeing you there

Wednesday, 17 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
Sherwood Inn,
Kirklington Rd.
RAINWORTH
NG21 0LA
https://w3w.co/rival.chip.aced
https://www.facebook.com/TheSherwoodPub

๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ ๐“š๐“ฎ๐“ท
Ken Codd

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Sensational Sunnydale Short Stroll ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธโ˜€๏ธA huge thank you to everyone who joined us today and helped create such ...
15/06/2026

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Sensational Sunnydale Short Stroll ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธโ˜€๏ธ

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today and helped create such a wonderful atmosphere of fun, friendship, and conversation in the sunshine. ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ˜Š

Our stroll went almost exactly according to plan, apart from one small obstacle. As we reached the start of Pleasley Vale alongside the beautiful River Meden, we discovered that a large ivy-covered tree had been dragged across the trail. ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿšง

Who were they trying to stop from passing through? Us, of course, but why?๐Ÿ˜„

Fortunately, the detour only added around 200 yards to our route, so while it was a little frustrating, it certainly didn't spoil our adventure.

The countryside is looking absolutely magnificent at the moment. Thanks to the recent mix of summer sunshine and plentiful rainfall, everything is growing at an incredible pace. ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒณ From the fresh lime greens beneath our feet to the rich jade, emerald, and deep olive shades high in the tree canopy, nature was putting on a spectacular display at every turn. However i obviously missed the 'Red Kite' and Kestrel that Claire had seen๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿฆ

A grateful thanks to Tony and Iain for the photos.

Our near-perfect journey covered 3.3 miles and took 1 hour 50 minutes, although our actual walking time was closer to 1 hour 30 minutes. The extra time was spent doing what we do bestโ€”strolling, chatting, laughing, and enjoying each other's company. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ

I particularly enjoyed hearing the many words of wisdom shared along the way on a whole range of subjects, and the conversations continued over refreshments afterwards. ๐Ÿฐโ˜•๐Ÿบ

A special thank you to the The Sunnydale Inn for their hospitality and excellent service. ๐Ÿ‘

It was a real pleasure to see so many familiar faces today, and we'd also like to give a warm Walk and Talk welcome to Clive, who joined us for his very first walk. ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ˜Š In fact, he was already here when I arrivedโ€”he must be keen.

๐ŸŒณ Tomorrow's Walk
We will be setting off from The Larch Farm Pub. This walk is usually between 4 and 5 miles, and we've allowed a little extra time so we can fully appreciate the beauty, wildlife, and nature around the Abbey grounds.

โฐ Please allow approximately 2ยฝ hours for this walk.

Tuesday, 16 Juneโ‹…11:00 โ€“ 13:00
The Larch Farm PH
Mansfield Road
RAVENSHEAD
NG15 9HA
Entrance in Main Road
https://w3w.co/plan.stream.zebra
https://www.facebook.com/larchfarmpub
We look forward to seeing you there

๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ ๐“š๐“ฎ๐“ท
Ken Codd

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Upcoming Walks This Week ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธAnother wonderful week of walking, talking, laughter and friendship awaits eac...
14/06/2026

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Upcoming Walks This Week ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ

Another wonderful week of walking, talking, laughter and friendship awaits each day at 11am๐Ÿ˜Š

๐Ÿ“ Monday
Sunnydale Inn, Brown Ave, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8HH

๐Ÿ“ Tuesday allow 2ยฝ hours
Larch Farm Pub, Mansfield Rd, Ravenshead NG15 9HA

๐Ÿ“ Wednesday
Sherwood Inn, Kirklington Rd, Rainworth NG21 0LA

๐Ÿ“ Thursday
Rufford Arms, 335 Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield NG19 7ES

๐Ÿ“ Friday
Royal Oak, High St, Edwinstowe NG21 9QP

๐ŸŒฟ Monday's Walk
This will be a fairly flat and level walk. There are a few stiles to negotiate, but don't worryโ€”there's always a willing pair of hands available to help (We'll pick you up and throw you over if necessary! ๐Ÿ˜‚)

๐Ÿฐ Tuesday's Walk
Please note that we have allowed extra time to explore more of the beautiful abbey grounds, so please allow approximately 2ยฝ hours for this walk.

๐ŸŒค๏ธ Wednesday's Walk
The particular route will be weather dependent. We'll either head north or south from the start venue depending on what Mother Nature decides to share with us

๐Ÿ“… July Walk Calendar
The July calendar is almost ready and, all being well, should be published on Monday 22nd June, giving everyone plenty of time to fill their diaries with walks and adventures.

โ˜€๏ธ Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice falls on Sunday 21st June, with sunset at around 9:35pm. If you're planning to celebrate the longest day of the year, enjoy. Sadly, I'll be down south. ๐Ÿ˜„

โš ๏ธ A Few Reminders
๐Ÿ• Dogs must be kept under control and on a short lead at all times.
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ You walk entirely at your own risk.
โฑ๏ธ All walks (except Tuesday's) should finish within two hours.
๐Ÿ˜Š We can only travel as fast as our slowest walker, so nobody gets left behind.
๐Ÿ“ Walks will be at least 3 miles and last a minimum of 90 minutes.

๐ŸšŒ Bridlington Coach Trip
Our trip on 29th July at 8:30am is now fully booked, with just two people left to settle their balance.

๐ŸŽ‰ Summer Social Evening
Tickets for our Summer Social Evening on Saturday 15th August at 7:00pm will go on sale within the next two weeks. More details soon.

๐Ÿ‘ Finally, a huge thank you to all our walk leaders for their tremendous commitment, enthusiasm, time and effort. Without you, Walk and Talk simply wouldn't be the wonderful group it is today. ๐Ÿ’š

Have a fantastic week everyone, and we look forward to seeing you on the trails ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒณ
๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ ๐“š๐“ฎ๐“ท
Ken Codd

12 people joined Peter at the Coopers for a 4.4mile stroll taking in Peafield Lane, Peafield Woods then across the field...
12/06/2026

12 people joined Peter at the Coopers for a 4.4mile stroll taking in Peafield Lane, Peafield Woods then across the fields to Nettlworth Manor and then back through Manor Park to the Coopers where 12 of us carried on the chat with drink and food. Thanks to all that came and made it a very enjoyable walk and to Rob for back marking. Mondays walk is from the Sunnydale Inn. Mansfield Woodhouse...

Thanks to Peter for leading todayโ€™s 4.4 mile walk which avoided mud and took us out towards Spion Kop , through Nettlewo...
12/06/2026

Thanks to Peter for leading todayโ€™s 4.4 mile walk which avoided mud and took us out towards Spion Kop , through Nettleworth Manor and back through the woods and Manor park.

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