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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.

 

 

FUTURE WALKS PROGRAMME

(Walk details are subject to change at the leaders discretion)

 

 

Leader(s)

 

Day &Date and Departure

 

Description  and Mileage

 

 

 

Alan Guest & Mick

Burgin

 

 

 

Wed 12th Oct

Wheatley Village Hall

9.15

 

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.

 

 

  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..

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

  Wednesday 6th July  - 14 members enjoyed another  Nottinghamshire heights walk of some 7 1/2 miles, with several steady climbs - one steep but short -and wonderful views.  Starting from The Plough Inn Farnsfield, with late pub lunch there on return.  Led by Eva Collins we had the benefit of great views in perfect summer weather. 

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.

 

 


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