Formed way back in 1933 at
a public meeting at Nottingham University College, Shakespeare Street,
the Society was first called 'The Nottinghamshire Footpaths Association'.
Adopting its present title in 1937, the Society soon embarked on a plan
for recording details of the rights of way shown on the six-inch Ordnance
Survey maps. This work quickly brought to light the neglect of our local
footpaths, so regular rambles were organised to clear obstructions and
make little-used paths more widely known.
Today the Society, with a membership of about 80, is still engaged in monitoring the County's
much improved footpath system, along with our friends in the Ramblers'
Association. We are constantly in touch with the County Council, working
to keep our network open and up to date for those who love walking. Indeed,
some of our members are volunteers in the County's Ploughing and Cropping
Strategy that checks access to a selection of footpaths twice a year.
Our main activity
now however is taking part in a programme of medium-length walks, mainly
around Nottinghamshire, on every other Tuesday throughout the year.
They are very popular,
with at least a quarter (and sometimes almost half!) our membership out
enjoying up to eight miles of delightful countryside and conversation.
All our walks start at 10.30 am prompt (unless otherwise stated), finishing
normally around 2.30 pm. We have been known to stop at a pub for lunch,
but usually take food and drink with us. Have a virtual hike around our
web-site - it's a well-marked trail. Should you like to join us on one
of our walks, simply turn up about 10.15 at the appointed start, with
boots, appropriate clothing, food and drink. If you prefer to contact
the walk leader first for further details, a telephone number is available.
You will be very welcome indeed to join us. After 2 or 3 walks, someone
may sidle up and put a membership application form into your hand.
Don't worry - you can't go wrong. It's only £3.00 (yes, £3.00!) per year, or £4.00 per couple.
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