Howard led 17 ramblers on a 7-mile walk exploring the high ground to the north-east of Epperstone. Beginning at the Holy Cross
Church, the walk took us firstly via the water meadows of the Dover Beck to Lowdham before we crossed the river to climb up to Bankwood Farm Airstrip on well marked field paths and tracks and on to Bankwood House for lunch. Great views over the Trent Valley.
Thanks Howard, Steve and John for the map and photos.
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| The start on Main Street Epperstone |
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| Fine topiary at Epperstone House |
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| Setting out |
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| The Hut. This impressive mansion on the brow of Eliment Hill north of Lowdham Church stands on the site of a home that was once made of old railway carriages! |
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| Goslings near Lowdham Mill |
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| Coffee stop |
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| Our leader leads |
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| Thurgarton Sheep Wash in Thurgarton Beck - thought to be the second-oldest surviving in Britain, dating from the late 17th century |
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| Muffin Top Wood |
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| Bankwood Farm Airstrip |
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| Pond near Bankwood House |
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Lunch at Bankwood House.
"We're a small and friendly Group of the Nottinghamshire Area Ramblers Association based in the Vale of Belvoir" |
