Clays Cloggers Last amended 15/10/11
Clays Cloggers is a group of enthusiastic walkers from the
"Clays" group of villages - not just Wheatley, but Sturton le Steeple and
Bole and other places.
Members walk on circular routes throughout the year on various days of the month
and in different areas. Membership is free, but a nominal charge of £1
per walk is made to cover administrative expenses. Non-members are invited to
join the walks on an ad-hoc basis.
If you want to join them, or suggest suitable walks see the contact details below.
This is Sam, the mascot of Clays
Cloggers.
He's a walking strawberry, and hopes to join us
in the strawberry
season
Summer/Autumn
Schedule
2011
Planned future
walks
CLAYS
CLOGGERS PAST AND FUTURE WALKS
A disappointingly few walkers joined
“The Way to the Windmill” led by Eric Emmerson, but happily those who did
enjoyed a superb walk with views way over to Lincoln Cathedral. Sunshine
and showers were encountered along the way, and a fantastic lunch provided by
Mrs Barbara Bartle at High House Farm was enjoyed by everyone before setting
off on the last leg home.
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FUTURE
WALKS PROGRAMME (Walk
details are subject to change at the leaders discretion) |
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Leader(s) |
Day &Date and Departure |
Description and
Mileage |
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Alan
Guest & Mick Burgin |
Wed
12th Oct Wheatley
Village Hall 9.15
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A
classic Dark Peak Hike - 9 “flat map” miles. Invigorating ascents,
panoramic descents: many stiles. Features heroic “Plague Village”
Eyam, Mompesson Hill, Bretton Clough, & Barrel Inn. Picnic
and own drinks essential, but early supper at Robin Hood Inn,
Baslow. Walk at SK216767. For more details and (essential) booking
please ring Alan Guest on 884147 before Monday 10th
Oct. |
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Derek Turner |
Wed
26th Oct Wheatley
Village Hall 9.30am |
A
6 mile local walk, featuring field paths and tracks around the typical
North Nottinghamshire Villages of Caunton
and Norwell. Excellent autumn views, scenery and Lunch. To book, please
phone 880651 by 24th Oct..
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Mick Burgin, Dave Langmead, and supported by
Retford Ramblers |
Friday 4th November 2.30pm |
Never
get lost again! An afternoon in The Manor Boardroom covering
simple, practical map reading so you never get lost. Finding basic map
features, understanding contours, reading relief, simple use of a
compass, and growing your skills.!
Moving on to Sun Inn for Pub Supper, followed by talk on
Antarctica Survey by team member. Please book with John Anderson 880651
by 31st Oct. |
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Carol
and David Haughton |
Wed
23rd Nov Wheatley
Village Hall 9..15 |
An easy 6 mile circular walk from the attractive
village of Linby, along the
dismantled Great Northern Railway line to get to Newstead Abbey, the
ruins of an Augustinian Priory built by Henry II in 1170. The return
route is through Abbey Woods and Papplewick village. Pub lunch on route
or at close. Phone Carol Houghton 881602 by 21st Nov for more
details and to book. |
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Arthur
Radford and Eric Emmerson |
Wed
14th Dec Wheatley
Village Hall 9.00 |
A
local walk of 7 miles
around Treswell, Treswell Woods, and South Leverton, followed by Cloggers
Christmas Lunch (£13.95) at
Eyre Arms Rampton – Numbers limited, but non walking guests welcome.
Please book ( £5 deposit) with Arthur Radford on 880722 before
1st December! |
Keep Walking!
RECENT WALK
REPORTS
Text Reports
Wednesday 12th October. On a dampish morning with low cloud obscuring the local cooling towers, six intrepid (mad?) Cloggers set off to conquer more Derbyshire Peaks, all buoyed up by rumours of a favourable weather forecast. The bright sunshine seen as we passed through Chesterfield had disappeared by the time we reached the rendezvous with walk leader Mick Burgin in Eyam.
We had a very interesting and pleasurable walk punctuated by anecdotes relevant to an area which Mick Burgin knows very well as he was one of the wardens at the Bretton Youth Hostel for over 35 years. We walked through varying countryside including moorland, woodland and open meadows with hills and valleys. We saw places of historical interest, and not only items related to The Plague. The weather gods were reasonably kind as it was dry most of the time with some sunny intervals and just a bit of light drizzle from time to time.
Following the walk we retired to the Robin Hood Inn for an excellent meal where we discussed plans for a walk starting and ending in Baslow on 10th October next year.
Wednesday 7th
September A disappointing number of walkers arrived
for 'The Way to a Windmill' walk led by Eric Emmerson but happily those who did
enjoyed a superb walk with views way over to Lincoln Cathedral.
Sunshine and showers were encountered along the way and a
fantastic lunch prepared by Mrs Barbara Bartle at High House Farm was enjoyed by
all before setting of on the last leg home.
Friday 19th August. The
group started from Alkborough.. The seven members had an easy walk of 7 miles,
with spectacular views along the Trent bank & Julian’s Bower. The walk
started from Paddocks tearoom with coffee beforehand and lunch there afterwards.
A very enjoyable day had by all, with the benefit of sunny weather. - led by
Arthur Radford.
Tuesday 16th
August. 33 members enjoyed their annual treat of a fish and chip supper at
The Sun Inn. The evening concluded with a unique quiz with prize-winners
receiving a free meal.
Wednesday, 27th. July. Led
by David Sampson, the walk went well with eight members attending.
The route started by following the river Trent before passing reclaimed gravel
pits, now used by Girton Sailing Club. The lunch stop – a picnic - was eaten in Spalford Warren Nature Reserve.
Apart from crumbling tree stumps and an ant invasion this was enjoyed by all.
The final stretch crossed an area of commercially grown lawn grass before
ascending Clifton Hill (62ft.) and enjoying the view. An excellent walk of
some eight miles not too far from home.
May 25th and 18 members walked a beautiful 6 mile around Doddington village. Led by Tony and Jean Johnson in perfect weather. Coffee in Harby village and lunch in Doddington's restaurant.
On
Tuesday 19th April a small but happy band set off for a walk into the bluebell
woods from The Parish Oven (that's a pub by the way) in Thorpe Salvin.
An absolutely glorious day the trail leading along the
Chesterfield Canal in parts also an old stone quarry where the stone was
transported to London to build the Houses of Parliament and along paths through
woods full old Bluebells, Aconites, wild garlic even an orchid.
Various stops were made to admire the view when everyone
finally arrived at the Parish Oven and enjoyed a superb lunch.
Thanks go to Eric for his leadership on such a successful outing.
(See picture below)
Wednesday 9th march An easy walk of 7 miles starting at Milton included a stroll around the old Bevercotes colliery site, and a superb lunch at the Taymar tea rooms. All 22 members had a great day - cold but eventually sunny. All thanks to Arthur's planning!
The Cloggers walked in opposite local directions on Wednesday 9th February. After a long and sometimes dreary
break since November, a record 24 walkers split into two parties for better,
more enjoyable walking and talking. The “Sportif” sped round North Point,
High Ash Wood, Hayton Townend Bridge, hidden gully paths and Wheatley Fields to
arrive at back at the Sun Inn for noon. The “Tranquil” party took a rather more relaxed approach
with the route in reverse, with more view stops and occasional philosophy,
arriving back at 12.30. Joined by
non-walking partners, Fish and Chips were served in waves. (J.A)
and some pictures to prove it
Derbyshire, 12th October
South Clifton & Spalford Warren Nature Reserve - late July
Eric is surprised by what's in his packed picnic lunch.
The others just carry on with theirs.
early July -Farnsfield
A steady climb up through Farnsfield Woods
May 2011 Doddington
Thorp Salvin and Chesterfield Canal _ April
Around Wheatley
A record number of walkers for John and Gwynneth's 5 miler
to Hayton and back. With a popular fish and chip Pub lunch at the Sun Inn.