๐ช๐ฎ๐น๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ is a calm and social walking group where people chat, walk and enjoy the great outdoors. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming, offering a relaxed way for people to engage in meaningful conversations. Our walks are designed to be social, fun, and free to all, while promoting physical and mental well-being.
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Established in October 2020 by Mansfield CVS and our founders Glenice and Alan, Walk and Talk became an independent group in January 2023. Our mission is to provide a welcoming space where people can meet new friends, stay active, and improve their mental healthโall in a supportive, relaxed environment.
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โข ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐ช๐ฎ๐น๐ธ๐: Walks take place Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening options. We average 400โ500 walkers per month.
โข ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐: Walks span over 80 locations, each with numerous routes, ensuring variety and inclusivity. Venues mostly are accessible by public transport and nearly all have ample parking, mainly with nearby facilities.
โข ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: Most walks conclude at a cafรฉ or pub, giving participants the chance to relax and socialize over refreshments. This helps foster a sense of community and encourages ongoing participation.
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๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: No sign-ups or registration are requiredโsimply arrive at the meeting point. Walks start at 11:00 a.m., with participants gathering from 10:30 a.m. New walkers should introduce themselves to the walk leader before mingling with the group. All walks are free of charge.
โข ๐๐ผ๐ด-๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐น๐:Well-behaved dogs are welcome on most walks. Owners are responsible for their pets. We occasionally walk through parks, forests, or farmland with wildlife and livestock. Please follow safety guidelines and the Country and Highway Codes
โข ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐: We recommend bringing water to stay hydrated and, on longer walks, a light snack. Please wear appropriate attire, including sturdy footwear, as we walk in all weather and on varied terrain. Hiking poles or umbrellas can also be helpful. Participants are encouraged to be mindful of other walkers, runners, cyclists, and riders, especially as we often spend time chatting during walks.
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Walk and Talk offers a host of benefits to the community:
โข ๐ฃ๐ต๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต: Encouraging regular exercise in a non-competitive and approachable way.
โข ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐น-๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Promoting mindfulness, reducing isolation, and improving mood through nature and conversation.
โข ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Creating opportunities for people to connect, foster friendships, and support one another in a safe, inclusive environment.
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All walks and activities are undertaken at participants' own risk. Walk and Talk cannot accept responsibility for persons who voluntarily leave the main party. If you choose to depart early, it is essential you notify the walk leader and or back-marker. As a not-for-profit group, we rely on the dedication of our volunteers to lead and organize walks and activities. We are always looking for ways to expand our services, improve accessibility, and ensure we can continue to offer this valuable resource to the community free of charge.
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐จ๐! Why not take this opportunity to get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and connect with like-minded individuals? Join us and experience the joy of walking and talking with a vibrant, supportive community๐ถ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถ ๐๐ฎ๐ท
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# 1. **Are the walks free?**
- Yes, all walks are free.
# 2. **What time do the walks start?**
- Most walks start at 11 a.m. (unless otherwise advertised).
# 3. **How far do you walk?**
- Typically between 3 and 5 miles (unless otherwise advertised).
# 4. **How long do the walks last?**
- Walks generally last between 90 and 120 minutes, depending on the pace and stops. Occasionally, longer "Extended" walks are advertised.
# 5. **Why isnโt there a fixed duration or distance for the walks?**
- Our walks vary and adapt based on the group and the dayโs conditions, so they may change at the last minute.
# 6. **Can I bring my dog?**
- Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead at all times.
# 7. **Can I bring children?**
- Yes, children are welcome, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
# 8. **Do the walks finish where they start?**
- Yes, unless a linear walk is specifically advertised.
# 9. **Are there stiles or other obstacles on the walk?**
- Occasionally, we may need to cross fields or navigate stiles and other barriers. Assistance is always available when needed.
# 10. **Why are the walks free?**
- We are a voluntary group. Our walk leaders offer their time freely and do not get reimbursed. Walks are free, and we donโt charge for membership or entry fees. Any costs, like insurance, are covered through fundraising events (such as quiz nights) or donations.
# 11. **How can I contact you?**
- You can reach us by:
- Clicking the 'Send Message' link on our page.
- Emailing us at **[email protected]**
- Calling us at **07467 834153**
For general questions, feel free to leave a comment, and one of our regular walkers will respond.
# 12. **Why do you not a have a WebSite?**
- We know a website would be useful, but right now we simply do not have the resources to create and maintain one. Websites require: - Time- Money - Technical and Artistic knowledge.
- These are listed in order of what is most precious to us โ especially volunteer time.
- We currently use Facebook as our main platform because it is free and allows us to quickly share walk details, photos, and community updates.
- If someone cannot access Facebook, our walk programme can also be found online through Mansfield CVS, at the link they kindly provide. https://www.mansfieldcvs.org/
# 13 ** why do you not walk at weekends?**
# 14 ** why do you not have evening walks?**
- We would like to offer weekend and evening walks, and it has been known to happen. However, due to other commitments, it can be difficult to find the time, and for safety reasons we prefer to have two walk leaders on every walk. There are also plenty of other groups walking at weekends, as many of us are already members of the Ramblers and other walking and hiking groups.
# # Please remember:
- We are a not-for-profit group
- We charge nothing to take part in our walks
- We receive no funding
- Everything we do is voluntary
Helping run the group is part of a positive community service that many of us enjoy and find rewarding.
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Meeting point locations full postal address and ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐-๐ฏ-๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ location finder in case your car Sat Nav differs๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ
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๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ (PDF A4 LANDSCAPE version) ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ September & October Walks:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wpGk1pOd6np6lSwgo5dwgakRO0ExGMVW/view?usp=sharing
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WALKS STARTING POINTS
Our Upcoming Walks with full postal address, along with WhatThreeWords meeting points and also our hosts 'facebook url'๐ถ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถ
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**** UPDATED 13/10/2026 -- 30/10/2026 *****
Wednesday, 14 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 14:00
EXTENDED 6miler
Newstead and Annesley country park. Tilford Rd,
NEWSTEAD VILLAGE
NG15 0BU
car park over Railway Crossing
https://w3w.co/cadet.lazy.glare
Thursday, 15 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Rufford Arms,
335 Chesterfield Road South
MANSFIELD NG19 7ES
https://w3w.co/tent.moth.area
https://www.facebook.com/ruffordmansfield
Friday, 16 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Sherwood Inn,
Kirklington Rd. RAINWORTH
NG21 0LA
https://w3w.co/rival.chip.aced
https://www.facebook.com/TheSherwoodPub
Monday, 19 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Sir John Cockle. MANSFIELD
NG18 5EU
https://w3w.co/points.cases.crate
https://www.facebook.com/SirJohnCockleMansfield
https://www.sirjohncocklemansfield.co.uk
Tuesday, 20 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Clipstone Drive,
(near Coppice Rd. )
FOREST TOWN,
Mansfield,
NG19 0JH
https://w3w.co/desk.meant.cried
Wednesday, 21 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Royal Oak,
High St. EDWINSTOWE
NG21 9QP
Park in East Lane side
https://w3w.co/blown.book.dark
https://www.facebook.com/theroyaloakedwinstowe
Thursday, 22 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
The Elm Tree
ELMTON
S80 4LS
https://w3w.co/torched.snowy.hoops
https://www.facebook.com/ElmTreePub/
elmtreeelmton.co.uk
Friday, 23 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
White Swan, The. Meden Square,
PLEASLEY
NG19 7SQ
https://w3w.co/starch.sprouts.unusable
https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteswanpleasley
Monday, 26 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Brierley Forest Park
main carpark
Skegby Rd,
Huthwaite
NG17 2PL
https://w3w.co/wounds.zooms.reward
https://www.facebook.com/BrierleyForest
https://www.facebook.com/TheBrierleyCafe
Tuesday, 27 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Vicar Water Country Park
Off Mansfield Road,
Clipstone,
NG21 9AA
https://w3w.co/lends.link.soulful
https://www.facebook.com/VicarWaterCountryPark
(rumbles) https://www.facebook.com/groups/274100013070015/user/61575199111949
Wednesday, 28 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Pleasley Pit Country Park carpark,
Pit Ln. PLEASLEY
NG19 7PH
https://w3w.co/finishers.rests.resort
https://www.facebook.com/pleasleypittrust1
Thursday, 29 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Castle St. carpark
opp. Wetherspoon, the Pillar of Rock
15 Castle St. S44 6PP
https://w3w.co/kept.banquets.noun
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/the-pillar-of-rock-chesterfield/
Friday, 30 Octoberโ
11:00 โ 13:00
Oak Tree PH
Southwell Rd W,
MANSFIELD
NG18 4LA
https://w3w.co/after.rocky.goal
https://www.facebook.com/oaktreemansfield
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Upcoming Walks Information in our 'Details about Walk and Talk' section of the 'About' page๐ถ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถ
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