Kimarn one

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I walked Kimberley to Arnold on a fine day. The route is well plotted except for the start from Kimberley, there is no link from the FP bridge to the path along the old railway. No stiles and no cattle. Safe major road crossing. A fair amount of surfaced path. Some horses around Bestwood Country Park perhaps because it was Sunday. This route does however use much of Kimhuc and Hucarn so I offer a more direct route Kimarn2

The exit from Kimberley may be of interest to railway buffs and nature lovers but the steps could prove a challenge for others so it may be worth considering a detour up Newdigate Street and join the route later. From here the path has been pleasantly integrated into the development rather than fenced in along a separate path.

This is a cycle route which links to Kimarn2 which I have uploaded. Noise from traffic becomes intrusive but underfoot the path is good and well used. After the motorway bridge the path enters fields then a hedged section which retains views across the fields.

From Woodhall Farm the path is a tarmac road to the farm and fishing pond so there is light traffic. An excellent track goes off to the left but typically it fails to offer a route for us. Our path is trapped between fences and hedges although it is possible to roam up that that nice wide track but I didn't say that. Oh what wonderful planners we have, if only walkers could plan the path network.

Another right to roam into a nicely mown area, like most folk I gave the kissing gate and overgrown path a miss to walk along the opposite side of the hedge. Next is the sad site of Bulwell Hall where there are plans to obtain a grant to interpret the site, is is worth it I ask? The golf Club House appears to be open to all for beer and coffee so a good half way point.

A big Sunday Market was in full swing as I approached the A611 then over the tram and Robin Hood lines but no stops here. I made a detour at Bestwood Country Park and passed to the east of the lake avoiding a climb and perhaps a slightly shorter route. Next came horses but all very docile so no worries. I was hoping for a lunch bench but didn't find one and pressed on.

The path from Violet Hill passing New Farm is hedged in and rather a drag before the final tedious approach into Arnold. There are numerous options to amend this route which I feel could improve it but on the whole this is a good leisure walk between Kimberley and Arnold. I offer a very different more direct route in Kimarn2.

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