Oct.7th

8 miles

Aslockton, Whatton and Orston. Meet on the slip road to Aslockton (SK 736 395) Leader Geoff R. (Tel. 920 5110) substituting for Diana M. Take a picnic unless you prefer the optional brunch at Orston. Walk on the edge of Belvoir with village and country views. Optional brunch at Dovecote Cafe - inexpensive hot sandwiches and drinks.

Oct. 21st

6½ miles

West Leake and Kingston. Meet at the lay-by on Milton Lane outside West Leake (SK 522 262). Take a picnic Leader Mary H. (Tel 01509 853 246). A flat walk via the River Soar across the Soar Valley.

Nov. 4th

7½ miles

Longcliff Hill. Meet at Longcliff, Old Dalby. (SK 675 239) Leader Paul W. (Tel. 982 1022). Take a picnic. Walk via Longcliff Hill, Folly Hall, Hickling Standard, Upper Broughton and back to Old Dalby.

Nov.18th

9 miles

Gamston to Cotgrave. Meet at the small car park on Tollerton Road by Grantham Canal (SK 608 368). Leader Kevin W. (Tel. 984 7585). Take a picnic. Via Grantham Canal to Cotgrave, then on to Cotgrave Forest. Return via Clipston and field paths to car park. Walk can be shortened by missing Cotgrave Forest. Note - parking space very limited - please share cars!

Dec. 2nd

7½ miles

Barrow-upon-Soar. Meet at Willow Road, Barrow. Take B675, right at first Barrow roundabout into Willow Road (SK 579 181). Take a picnic. Leader Doug T. (Tel. 981 8341). A circular walk including Seagrave, Sileby and Mountsorrel. Expect a little mud.

Dec.16th

7 miles

Keyworth, Plumtree and Clipston. Meet at Keyworth Village Hall car park, off Selby Lane (SK 614 308). Leader Alan W. (Tel. 953 7652). Take a picnic. North past Plumtree and Normanton-on-the-Wolds, via roads and paths to Clipston. Heading down to Cotgrave Forest before returning to Keyworth.

Dec. 30th

7 miles

Hose. Meet near church on Bolton Lane, Hose (SK 736 293) Leader David Brown (Tel. 01509 852 629). Take a picnic. From Hose to the Harby Hills via Long Clawson. One steady climb and descent that can be avoided. Likely to be muddy in places. Note - car parking space very limited - please share cars!