The Southwell Trail is a 7.5km bridleway from Bilsthorpe to Southwell built on the track bed of the old Midland Railway. The Friends of the Southwell Trail is a passionate group of people living close to the Trail who regularly lead bird and wildflower identification walks as well as surveying wildlife and talking to users of the Trail. During the winter months they enjoy getting out on the Trail to take part in conservation task days run by Nottinghamshire County Council.
The group meets in the local pub several times a year to discuss issues, share information and plan its programme of events. They encourage children and families to use the Trail by holding a children’s wildlife drawing competition in conjunction with the local libraries.
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