VBR members might be interested in a new, illustrated book by Adrian Gray, a Nottinghamshire historian who has published more than thirty books. He is also a tour guide, and with ‘Pilgrims & Prophets’ has been leading history walks in the local countryside over many years.
The book makes a personal selection of some of the best walks for exploring the Nottinghamshire historic landscape including some rarely visited but distinctive locations. Every walk is accompanied by an historic map and a detailed commentary, enlivening every step of your way through the county, making this a unique companion or those who enjoy the outdoors but want to understand where they are.
The walks are short (see below) but could be part of a longer one in our next programme. Let me know if you want to borrow the VBR copy. Adrian has also created a discount code (NHWRA) for our members so they can save nearly £2 if they want to purchase their own copy. They can also use the following direct link:
https://trentwithambooks.com/discount/NHWRA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fnottinghamshire-history-walksThe walks
The North
Carlton in Lindrick( (5.5 km); Cuckney (4 km); Creswell Crags & Holbeck Woodhouse (5 km); Misterton (6.5 km).
The Central Area
Pleasley Vale (6.5 km); Carlton on Trent (2 km); Eakring (4 km); Meering & Besthorpe (5.5 km); Sherwood Forest (7 km); Fiskerton & Rolleston (5.5 km); Robin Hood's Hill & Rob Lane (6 km); Bennerley Viaduct & Cossall (12 km).
The South
Kinoulton & Owthorpe (8 - 9 km); Hickling Standard (10 km); Aslockton & Whatton in the Vale (4 km); Wysall & Willoughby on the Wolds (9 km); West Leake Hills & East Leake (11 km).