1. 10 days of great walking In a unique and distinct landscape Saturday 8 th to Monday 17 th September 2012 Trent Vale Walking Festival With grateful thanks to all of the following organisations: Barnbygate Strollers Canal and River Trust Collingham Ramblers Farndon Archaeological Research & Investigations Gainsborough Health Walks Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield to Mansfield Lincolnshire Country Council – Rights of Way Lincolnshire Ramblers Newark Air Museum Newark Civic Trust Newark Ramblers Newark and Sherwood District Council Nottinghamshire County Council – Community Archaeology Nottinghamshire Ramblers Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Smiley Milers Walking Group Step2it Dukeries Walkers The RSPB Thanks Contact Details: Hester Kapur c/o Canal and River Trust The Kiln Mather Road Newark Nottinghamshire. NG24 1FB Tel: (01636) 675722 Mob: 0798 0203835

2. Walkers Information A leader will be at the start of every walk, whatever the weather. We have asked all walk leaders to collect attendance sheets – please help our leaders by filling this in as we need to tell The Lottery how many people walked and how many miles. All walk times are approximate. Walks will start promptly at the time stated. Bring suitable clothing for the weather, including footwear for muddy paths and rough terrain. All the leaders who are taking part in the walking festival are regular walkers. They have volunteered their time to help us out with this festival and help you to enjoy the day. Please make their life as easy as possible by staying behind them, listening to instructions and keeping to the route. Bring sandwiches and water with you. Children are welcome, but under 17’s must be accompanied by an adult Vehicles parked in all car parks are at the owners risk. Whilst we make all our walks as safe and as enjoyable as possible, any event attended is done so at your own risk. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Walking festival partners reserve the right to change or cancel a walk without prior notice. Responsible dog owners are welcome however please check with the walk leader that the route would be suitable. 1 Green = Easy 2 Red = Moderate Key To Walks: Distance2 miles DateSun 16 th Sep Start Time2.00 pm Walk Time1 hr 30 mins LeaderPaul Bennett, The RSPB Tel: 01636 893611 paul.bennett@rspb.org.uk Starting PointWillow Works, Beckingham, DN19 4PY Guided walk of RSPB reserve at Beckingham Marshes. Booking essential 25 places only. RSPB Beckingham Marshes 35 Distance0.5 mile, 17ft ladders DateSun 16 th Sep Start Time4.00 pm Walk Time40 mins LeaderRene Mouraille, Ranger Tel: 07971 486324 Starting PointBronze model in Newark Castle Grounds, NG24 1BG Tour of Newark castle Dungeons. Talk about Law and Order between 1066-1700. Booking essential. Dip in the Dungeon 36 Distance3 miles DateMon 17 th Sep Start Time10.00 am Walk Time3 hours LeaderChris Kennedy, NWT ckennedy@nottswt.co.uk Starting PointLord Nelson Pub, Besthorpe, NG23 7HR Guided walk around the new developments at NWT Besthorpe Nature Reserve. Besthorpe Walk 37

3. Distance0.5 miles (&77 steps) DateSat 15 th Sep Start Time3.00 pm Walk Time1 hour LeaderRene Mouraille, Ranger Tel: 07971 486324 Starting PointBronze model in Newark Castle Grounds, NG24 1BG Guided internal and external tour of Newark Castle, geology, topography, archaeology and architecture. Newark Castle Secrets 34 Distance1 mile DateSat 15 th Sep Start Time11.00 am Walk Time1 hour LeaderHoward Heeley, Air Museum Volunteer Tel: 01636 707170 howardheeley.dtep@ntlworld.com Starting PointNewark Air Museum Car park, NG24 2NY Guided walk by Howard Heeley featuring the history of Winthorpe Airfield. Discounted entrance to museum will also be offered. Newark Air Museum – Aviation Amble 33 Where is Trent Vale? The Trent Vale area follows the course of the River Trent from Farndon near Newark in the south to East and West Stockwith (north of Gainsborough) in the north. The area covers 388 square kilometres in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Welcome to the Trent Vale Walking Festival. This is the first one (that we know of) to span 3 districts, 2 counties and a river. We are very excited to be able to offer you over 30 individual walks throughout the Trent Vale area. They range from Health walks to Heritage walks to Wildlife Walks to Riverside Walks. This is a great opportunity to see Trent Vale at its best in Autumn, find out more about our fascinating history, learn to ID birds and fungi, make new friends and get a breath of fresh air. TitleTales from the River Trent Date Sat 15 th Sep Start Time 2.00pm Duration 1 hr and 30 mins Leader Sophia Collins Tel: 0797 0773791 sophia.e.collins@gmail.com Starting PointMeet at Newark Castle Grounds, NG24 1BG Sophia and Ross are walking the length of the River Trent telling stories and collecting yours. All ages welcome.

4. Distance6 miles DateSat 8 th Sep Start Time10.00am Walk Time3 hours LeaderChris Adams, Collingham Ramblers Tel: 01636 673290 christopher.adams@btinternet.com Starting PointRed Lion Pub, South Clifton, NG23 7AD Walk around South Clifton and Girton. South Clifton 2 Distance2 miles DateSat 8 th Sep Start Time9.30am Walk Time3 hours LeaderDr Derek Scott Tel: 01427 728012 scott.owls@btinternet.com Starting PointThe Gate House, Cottam Power Station, GN22 0TF Guided bird walk around Cottam Nature Reserve (restricted access site), booking essential as limited to 15 places. Cottam Nature Reserve Bird Walk 1 The Trent Vale Landscape Partnership secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Landscape Partnership programme to conserve, enhance and celebrate the cultural identity of the Trent Vale between Farndon and West Stockwith. The focus is on habitats, heritage and communities that make the Trent Vale area so distinctive. Lottery funding is matched by funding and in-kind support coming from partners, volunteers and community groups. Distance6.25 miles DateSat 15 th Sep Start Time09.30 am Walk Time2 hr 30 mins LeaderCarl Cornish, The RSPB Tel: 07850 722835 carl.cornish@rspb.org.uk Starting Point Car Park, Co-op, High St, Collingham, NG23 7LB This RSPB walk is through the new landscape created from the sand and gravel extractions. Perfect for nature to flourish. Wildlife Walk – Langford Lowfields 31 Distance8.5 miles DateSat 15 th Sep Start Time10.00am Walk Time4 hr 30 mins LeaderAlex Staniforth, Nottinghamshire Ramblers Tel: 0115 9522840 a.staniforth1@ntlworld.com Starting PointSt Peter & St Paul Church, Sturton le Steeple, DN22 9HQ Heritage walk of the Roman hamlet of Littleborough. Littleborough Heritage Walk 32

5. Distance8 miles DateSat 8 th Sep Start Time11.15am Walk Time4 hours LeaderStuart Parker Tel: 01522 534655 Starting PointCollingham Train Station, Collingham, NG23 7RB Delightful linear walk along the Trent Valley Way through Collingham, Holme and Winthorpe. Return by train. Collingham to Newark Railway 4 Distance3.2 miles DateSat 8 th Sep Start Time1.30pm Walk Time1 hr 30 mins LeaderJackie Brown Tel: 01427 675138 or 0777 8622925 jackie.brown@west-lindsey.gov.uk Starting PointWater Front Inn, West Stockwith, DN10 4ET Moderate walk around the West Stockwith heritage trail with local history expert giving a lively interpretation. West Stockwith Heritage & Health Walk 5 Distance2 miles DateSat 8 th Sep Start Time2.00pm Walk Time1 hr 30 mins LeaderGeorge Wilkinson Tel: 01636 671413 Starting PointBronze model in Newark Castle Grounds, NG24 1BG Short walk around Newark town centre takes in some of the many curiosities by Newark Civic Trust. Booking essential as places are limited. Newark Curiosities Walk 3 Distance6 miles DateFri 14 th Sep Start Time10.30 am Walk Time2 hours LeaderJackie Brown, WLDC Tel: 01427 675138 or 07778 622925 jackie.brown@west-lindsey.gov.uk Starting PointDunham Bridge slip road, Lincolnshire Side Circular walk along the Trent taking in Dunham and Laneham. Dunham Laneham Circular 28 Distance2.5 miles DateFri 14 th Sep Start Time10.00 am Walk Time2 hours LeaderDebbie Braund, LCC Tel: 01522 553109 sarah.grundy@lincolnshire.gov.uk Starting PointSt Margaret Church, Marton, DN21 4AN Sarah Grundy Historic Environment Officer for LCC will lead a tour of Marton and the Archaeology excavations. Marton’s Mysteries 29 Distance0.5 miles DateFri 14 th Sep Start Time2.00 pm Walk Time40 mins LeaderRene Mouraille, Ranger Tel: 07971 486324 Starting PointBronze model in Newark Castle Grounds, NG24 1BG Guided walk of Newark Castle grounds with Rene Mouraille who will give a detailed history tour of the castle grounds. Castle Curiosities 30

6. Distance7 miles DateSun 9 th Sep Start Time10.30am Walk Time3 hrs 30 mins LeaderAnne Burns, Collingham Ramblers Tel: 01636 702801 or 0787 2451856 Starting PointManor Cottage, Fledborough, NG22 0UU Circular walk along the Trent, inc 20 min Bird ID talk at Dunham Ponds by NWT (bring binoculars). Tea and cake at Manor Cottage after walk. Dunham Water 6 Distance2 miles DateSun 9 th Sep Start Time11.00 am Walk Time2 hours LeaderMick Gill, Newark Civic Trust Tel: 01636 672868 Starting PointBronze model in Newark Castle Grounds, NG24 1BG This short walk around the town centre takes in some of the many curiosities in Newark. Booking essential as places limited. Newark Curiosities 7 Distance3 miles DateThur 13 th Sep Start Time10.00 am Walk Time1 hr 30 mins LeaderPeter Dixon, Park Ranger Tel: 07971 486301 Starting PointCafé, Sconce and Devon Park, Newark, NG24 4QN Circular buggy walk around Sconce and Devon Park. Newark Buggy Push 26 Distance4 miles DateThur 13 th Sep Start Time10.30am Walk Time1 hr 30 mins LeaderJackie Brown Tel: 01427 675138 or 07778 622925 jackie.brown@west-lindsey.gov.uk Starting PointMorton Village Hall, Walkerith Road, DN21 3AL Moderate circular riverside walk around Walkerith. Morton and Walkerith 27

7. Distance4 miles DateSun 9 th Sep Start Time10.15am Walk Time2 hours LeaderJackie Brown Tel: 01427 675138 or 07778 622925 jackie.brown@west-lindsey.gov.uk Starting PointFriendship Inn Pub, Laughterton, LN1 2JZ Moderate circular walk from Laughterton to Fenton. Laughterton 8 Distance2 miles DateSun 9 th Sep Start Time2.00 pm Walk Time2 hours LeaderMick Gill, Newark Civic Trust Tel: 01636 672868 Starting Point Bronze model in Newark Castle Grounds, NG24 1BG This short walk around the town centre takes in some of the many curiosities in Newark by Newark Civic Trust. Newark Heritage Walk 9 Distance5.5 miles DateThur 13 th Sep Start Time9.45 am Walk Time2 hrs 45 mins LeaderBarrington Randle Tel: 01636 671677 b.randle@btinternet.com Starting PointCollingham Medical Centre, NG23 7LB (at 10.30am) Circular walk around the rivers and lakes of Collingham. No 67 Wrights bus from Newark Bus Station @ 10.03. Return bus No 25 @ 12.35 or 13.35. Collingham Lakes 25 Distance 4 miles DateThur 13 th Sep Start Time10.30 am Walk Time2 hours LeaderJulian Hill, Step2it Tel: 01909 481772 julianhil@gmail.com Starting PointSouth Leverton Village Hall Healthy circular walk through South Leverton and Tresswell. South Leverton and Treswell Tour 24 Distance2 miles DateWed 12 th Sep Start Time2.00 pm Walk Time1 hr 30 mins LeaderAnne Coyne Tel: 01636 611640 vcoyne@btinternet.com Starting PointRiverside Pub and Kitchen, Farndon, NG24 3SX Heritage Trail of Farndon, Barry Wheatcroft of FARI will accompany and give an indepth talk on the history of the area. Farndon Past Times Trail 23

8. Distance6 miles DateMon 10 th Sep Start Time9.40am Walk Time2 hrs 30 mins LeaderBarrington Randle Tel: 01636 671677 b.randle@btinternet.com Starting PointThe Fox Pub car park, Kelham, NG23 5QP Meet at Newark Bus Station at 9.40 to catch the 9.50 No 29 bus for Southwell. Alight at Kelham Fox Pub Moderate circular walk around Kelham Hills. Return Bus No 10 @ 12.24 or 12.55 Kelham Climb 10 A short walk around Cromwell identifying various fungi. Fungal Foray 11 Distance1 miles DateMon 10 th Sep Start Time10.00am Walk Time2 hours LeaderSimon Gent, Canal and River Trust Tel: 01636 675716 simon.gent@canalrivertrust.org.uk Starting PointCromwell Lock, NG23 6HX

9. Circular walk around the lost village of West Burton next to West Burton power station. Access normally restricted. Lost village of West Burton 19 Distance2 miles DateTue 11 th Sep Start Time2.00 pm Walk Time1 hour LeaderMaddy Holroyd Groundwork Creswell Tel: 07720 553734 Starting PointCar Park, West Burton Power Station, DN22 9BL