Todwick Ramblers Club Walks: 2026
5th March 2026
On a dry but, initially, misty Thursday morning fourteen ramblers assembled with Oscar on Church Lane in Carlton in Lindrick.
Leaving Church Lane, we took a left turn to head along High Street and crossed the road to follow Low Street onto The Cross before picking up the footpath off Greenway.
Following the footpath across the fields we had the challenge of a series of stiles as we headed to Hodstock Lane. Exiting the last field onto the lane also presented us with our muddiest challenge as rainwater had pooled at the fields entrance.
The Lane afforded us a much firmer footing as we headed towards the Priory. This part of the walk coincided with the sun breaking through the mist leading to several coats being unbuttoned or in a few cases removed.
After passing the Priory we stopped for a short break alongside a horse’s paddock.
Suitably refreshed we followed the path along the edge of the paddock and soon passed another walking group heading in the opposite direction.
Shortly after passing the edge of Horse Pastures Wood we took a left turn onto the path that would lead us back into Carlton.
We entered the village via the The Green and headed onto High Street for the final steps back to Church Lane and our cars.
5th February 2026
What a surprise it was when sixteen Ramblers and one dog turned up for the walk on a miserable February morning in East Drayton. Among the walkers we had Sue Parker, her first walk in many years, hopefully not the last.
The fields we walked on were well sodden but not too muddy for this time of year and the amount of rain we have had lately. We had a short coffee stop at the wonky bridge which gave Brian White a chance to indulge in his new hobby of Geo-Caching. He did find the cache with some help although it did look like he may finish up in the river at one stage.
Off again and past more Willow plantations of various degrees of growth. Unfortunately, the rain came early but not too heavy. We did have some shelter from the wind provided by the Willow. A couple of plank bridges to cross but no problems for our seasoned Ramblers.
We did the walk in less than two hours, not bad going for 3 3/4 miles in these conditions.
Thanks for everyone that came and look forward to seeing you on Ann’s walk.
23rd January 2026
Our walk began at the RSPB visitor centre immediately to the north of Edwinstowe.
The day was cloudy, overcast and promised rain. Undeterred ten ramblers set off in a north westerly direction into Sherwood Forrest. After half a mile we turned left and through a part of the forest that contained some of the very ancient oaks for which Sherwood is famed.
Approximately a mile further on we came to a wide fire break running from north to south which marks the boundary between the Welbeck and Thoresby estates. Here we turned due north to the Centre Oak at the end of the fire break and an area where naturism is practised. Fortunately, we did not witness any of it being practised.
Carrying on north then north east we arrived at a junction half a mile south of Budby where we had a coffee break. We now followed the northern boundary of the country park before turning south back to the visitor centre. Just as we came back to our start point the rain came gently down.
A lovely walk enjoyed by all especially as we had the best of the day.
8th January 2026
A surprise that 17 ramblers turned up at Hollingwood Hub for our walk down the Chesterfield Canal to Tapton Lock, Todwickers not put off by a bit of Winter.
A good level path, but covered in ice, was safely followed down to the cafe at Tapton, this was our picnic stop and coffee break. We returned on the same route, again safely, a few slips but no falls thankfully. Not much to see on the Canal except ice, there were a few clear spots where the Mallards collected.
Hollingwood Hub has a large car park plus a cafe operated by the Chesterfield Canal Society. We’ll look for an another walk from here in the opposite direction.
Thanks to everyone for turning out, a good start to our rambling year.