About this Event
Key details
- Date: 19 April - 17 May 2024
- Sessions: Fridays: 10am - 1pm
- No. sessions: 5
- Venue: Various, Nottingham
- For ages: 19+
- Group size: 5 - 15
- Cost: FREE - £39
Use your map reading skills to enjoy exploring some great walks in Nottinghamshire and gain from the health benefits of walking.
All walks will be approx. 5- 6 miles. The session will start with a briefing of the route. For anyone interested there will be an opportunity to lead a section of the walk to improve map reading skills.
Each week will be a different circular walk in Nottinghamshire.
This course is ideal for learners who have attended any of the Inspire Map Reading Courses and want the opportunity for more practice or anyone who enjoys walking for health and wellbeing and wants to explore new walks in the area. Aimed at regular walkers as the routes are longer with some varied terrain so not really suitable for beginners.
This subsidised course is programmed as part of the Miner2Major Landscape Partnership scheme.
On this course you will cover:
- Following a route using an explorer map
- Interpreting land features to identify the route
- Using a compass to orientate the map and walking on a bearing
- Discussing how to keep safe whilst out walking
For the course you will need a ruler, a compass, OS Explorer Map 270 Sherwood Forest (available from the library), a calculator or phone calculator, magnifying glass (not essential), pen and paper.
For the practical element of the course, we will be walking approx. 5 miles in the Edwinstowe and Sherwood Forest area, so walking boots, suitable clothing and a waterproof is recommended. Walking poles optional. Participants should be comfortable walking 5 miles and are advised to contact their GP with any health issues before attending the course.
This is a full day course, so a packed lunch is recommended.
For the course, an OS Explorer Map 270 Sherwood Forest and 260 Nottingham (available from the library) would be helpful to follow the walk. A compass if you have one. (There will be compasses available to use on the day).
Walking boots, suitable clothing and a waterproof is recommended. Walking poles are optional.
A snack and drink.
This course is programmed as part of the Miner2Major Landscape Partnership scheme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Booking your place and fee informationIf you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/
To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:
- Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
- Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.
You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.
To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.
Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).
As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:
- Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Greater London
- Greater Manchester
- Liverpool City Region
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- West Yorkshire
Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:
- By phone: 01623 677 200
- By email: [email protected]
Visit the Inspire website for full details and booking options
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Various, Inspire HQ, Nottingham, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 39.00