I took a leaf out of Swimmer51's book this weekend and walked a section of the River Trent. Parked at the Brownlow Arms and headed up stream towards Newark. Walked for a hour before turning back, it was a bit braising to say the least but enjoyable, The elevated position on top of the flood bank gives a great view of anyone approaching and you can see quite a distance. I seemed to walk a fair distance but due to the undulations of the river didn't actually get that far, if that makes sense.
Didn't see a soul.
I usually walk Sherwood Forest at the weekends but as there has been a case of Alabama Rot reported in the area I have decided to give it a miss till the weather picks up and the ground drys up.
Alabama Rot is a little know virus that kills dogs, I'm not prepared to put my dog at risk so I've decided to find alternative walks around my local area.
Thanks for posting the warning about Alabama Rot. Although I get into Sherwood Forest rarely, I have been meaning to go and take the dog for a run. He'll be staying at home now.
Would that be the Brownlow Arms at High Marnham? I regularly walk the stretch between Carlton on Trent and High Marnham and never see anyone, or, as you say, on the rare occasions I do see someone, they are well in the distance. I'm glad you enjoyed the walk. Perhaps this will become a naturist haven.
We quite often cycle along the old railway track (a national cycle route) by the side of the old power station and always stop off to look along the river - never seen anyone along that section and only rarely see a boat along there. Looking at Google maps I see the path goes inland just north of the bridge to cross an inlet at the church of St Gregory - very remote, so could also be a good place walk from (although parking looks minimal)., from there it looks like a good long walk until you come to the A57 toll bridge crossing - I know there are often a lot of fishermen along those banks but there is a car park there (and a pub). On the other side of the bridge there is a foot path sign with a path that does take you along the opposite bank - never walked along there, so I may try it one warm day soon.
There's a pretty good circular route from Dunham Bridge (lots of parking under the bridge) to Torksey Viaduct and back down the other side. About 10 miles and pretty remote. You have to keep an eye out for fishermen unless you go in the close season, but they tend to drive and leave their vehicles on the flood bank.
Yes I parked at High Marnham, used to drink there years ago; nice meals as I remember.
Saturday I parked at Dunham bridge and walked towards High Marnham, Sunday, Parked at High Marnham and walked to Carlton On Trent.
Both nice stretchers of the river to walk. There were fishermen near Dunham but once out of their little bit of river it was deserted.
I walked up as far as the via duct but lost the path, think I should have turned left at the Church and across the fields instead of heading straight towards the via duct. The fields were full of sheep so didn't fancy it with the dog.
I will definitely be walking there again, it is a bit of a drive for me 15/20 minutes which seems daft when I live in Sherwood Forest but It's not worth the risk for me given the Alabama Rot report.
Might try the route you suggest swimmer51 when the weather picks up a bit sounds good and I do prefer a circular walk rather than a return trip.
The fishermen don't really bother me to much and I think they're asleep most of the time, I know I would be... boring.
Walked the Trent again this afternoon, few people out in the sun. Got quite worried when I saw a full on fox hunt coming towards me, 15 men and women on horse back and about 30 hounds, trumpet blowing and in a gallop. I wasn't concerned about being naked I was worried about my dog and what to do with her as the hounds reached us.It was only when they rounded the next bend I realized that they were on the opposite bank, breathed a sigh of relief and carried on my way.
A nice day for a good walk.
Walked downstream from Carlton on Trent Friday afternoon (22nd Feb) in the sunshine. Stripped off beyond first gate and walked nude for a mile or so enjoying the unusual warmth. Noticed a dog walker following me in the distance but carried on round several bends in the river. Came across some fishermen on the other bank and then saw another dog walker coming towards me. Needed to turn round at that point so decided to cover up and give my skin a rest from the UV rays. Once clear of the dog walkers I went naked again until back at the last gate before Carlton. Had a great afternoon and will try & remember sun cream next time. Also allow more time to go further.
It's quite a good walk from Carlton down to Marnham about a hours walk, after passing the Brownlow arms caravan site its about a hour and a bit to Dunham.
pretty much deserted the whole way, apart from along side the campsite.
I missed yesterday and the sun as I had to go to Manchester, looking forward to the weekend and hopefully the good weather will keep up.