THIS walk is along the Trent Hills, with lofty views over the Trent Valley and distant views of the Belvoir Ridge.
On your walk look out for the East Bridgford Windmill at Mill Farm. This has now been converted to a private dwelling, but still retains much of its original structure.
Despite the fact that the sails are long gone, the building still manages to look impressive.
From the Reindeer Inn in Kneeton Road, East Bridgford, walk out of the village along Kneeton Road.
Ignore the first footpath sign, but on reaching a track on left enter this. Immediately on right go into field and aim for Old Hill Farm.
Go left of the farm and follow clear track to reach another right of way/track near Top Field Farm, seen on your right.
Turn left then turn right and follow headland path; eventually the path goes through hedge to carry on along the other side of hedge on headland path. There are excellent views of the Trent Valley from here.
Carry on reaching a wide track at The Old Vicarage. Walk along this track to reach St Helen's Church, which is worth a visit.
Turn left at next junction and walk, with care, down a steep path to reach an open field next to the River Trent. Note on other side of river the former Ferry Boat Inn, now a care home.
Turn left and take a line along the middle of the field with Ewan's Wood and Trent Hill ridge now on your left. Follow this path for ¾ of a mile when you will reach a hedge. Ignore first footpath sign but walk uphill to reach a track.
You are now on Oldhill Lane. Climb up steep hill to eventually find the track level out to provide more excellent views of the Trent Valley.
After ¾ mile you reach a junction. Turn left and walk to road. This is Kneeton Road. Turn right and walk back into East Bridgford and the starting point.
One particular place of interest in East Bridgford is St Peter's Church, which is known to have been plundered by the Danes in the 9th century while on their way up the River Trent. The church was rebuilt almost immediately.
Chris Thompson, Ramblers' Association, Notts Area