Todays walk in detail

24 ramblers and one dog set off down Lindrick Dale. We were soon joined by another rambler and her dog, who walked in from Shireoaks, bringing our total to 25. The route took us across one of Lindrick Golf Course’s fairways, over the River Ryton and up a short climb through woodland emerging on a small hilltop with views over Shireoaks and Worksop. From there, we dropped down via Brancliffe Grange to the Chesterfield Canal and followed it into the village. A loop around Shireoaks included a pause at the remains of Shireoaks Hall and a coffee break on Tub Row. We rejoined the canal at Cinderhill and followed the steady line of locks westwards, before turning into Low Spring Wood. A short hop over the railway line brought us back onto the track into Lindrick Dale. Thanks to Lisa and Natalie for back marking. The walk covered 6 miles, rounded off with refreshments at the Little Mester in North Anston.