Notes

Please note - U3A walks are restricted to U3A members
The usual starting time of the walks is 10:00  

Tuesday 10m Walking Group - next 2 walks

07 Jul Leader Elizabeth S. Meet and park At Chads nature reserve CP, Wilne Rd, Church Wilne.
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We will walk towards Breaston passing a Coffin Stone and over a railway bridge, we then walk through the interesting village of Risley on our way to Stanton by Dale for lunch at the Stanhope Arms.
Returning to our cars via Draycote.
It's 10 miles mostly flat and no Stiles.   SK
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Tuesday 06m Walking Group - next 2 walks

16 Jun Leader: Phil Denniff - Coleorton industrial heritage 6.2 miles, 180m total ascent
Start at Coleorton Wood ‘Bug & Wink’ car park on Pitt Lane off The Moor, Coleorton, LE67 8FS
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The walk will cross a mix of arable fields, meadows and woodlands, and go along green lanes and a rutted track. There are a number of stiles, a limbo pole and numerous gates. On the way, we will visit the Bug and Wink, California and Califat collieries, Swannington Incline and Hough Windmill.   SK399164
21 Jul Leader: Debbie Brown - Bagworth Heath and Thornton Reservoir   SK

Thursday U3A 6-milers - next 2 walks

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Thursday Parish walks - next 2 walks

02 Jul Leader Baj. Around Calke walk. About 4-4.5 miles.
Starts at Severn Trent Calke Abbey round car park. LE65 1RR. Free for National trust members..otherwise about £5 for 4hrs. You can always park on the lane up to the carpark...a lot of people do this.
Easy ramble, no stiles..we walk around the perimeter of Calke by the side of the reservoir...shaded woodland area. Coffee/cake stop at the cafe and toilet break...20 mins.
Return back via the exit rd. Should be back at c.park for about 12ish..maybe 12.30.   SK
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  Last updated 10.6.2026
 

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