Sutton Rambling Club : Ashover/Wessington Ramble, Sunday May 10

There will be many stunning viewpoints during the 11 mile circular ramble starting from the Ashover Village Hall Lunch at Wessington.

There should also be a shorter walk option.

As always new members are most welcome and can enjoy a free coach ride on their first ramble.

We will begin by walking uphill to the amazing viewpoint at Ashover Rocks, also known as The Fabrick.

After absorbing these views we descend to the village of Littlemore and take a lovely woodland trail continuing south.

We then take care along a short section of B road but quickly move on to minor roads and paths to cross the River Amber just west of Dale Bank.

Uphill then as we walk parallel to the river towards the Ogston Reservoir.

Continuing uphill we pass through the middle of Top Farm,through more woodland and the pleasant pastures of Ogston Carr to reach the village of Brackenfield.

There is a historic village green here,at 13 acres it is the largest green in Derbyshire.

We move on to the next village of Wessington for a lunch stop and possible visit to the Horse and Jockey pub.

We then return to The Green,pass through Brackenfield again and by Sycamore Farm with more delightful enjoyable views including the ruins of Trinity Chapel. dating back to the 13th century.

There are more spectacular views near Highoredish Farm before we descend via Ashover Hay and the Whales Back Ridge into Milltown.

The final short stretch of about a mile and a half takes us past unexpected delights, a stream,woods,beautiful gardens and the blue lagoon a legacy from quarrying days.

So finishing back in Ashover with its tall church spire and choice of refreshments.

The coach will be setting off for home by 5.30pm

In the morning the coach departs from the Staff of Life pub in Sutton-in-Ashfield at 9.17am and from the Bancroft Lane end of Stockwell Gate in Mansfield at 9.30am.

There are other pick up points en route.

The coach fare is £14 (accompanied juniors free).

For further information please contact Sharon on 07811 661104 or John on 07749 164455

Alternatively visit suttonramblingclubcom