Leisure
Views Of Meden Vale
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Travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram leads the way to the best views over Meden Vale... his is a short and pleasant walk which offers lovely views over the Meden Vale; glimpses into Market Warsop's rich and varied past and the chance to enjoy the wide variety of wildlife along the River Meden.
There are many trails and walks around the area, but this route starts at the Carrs Local Nature Reserve. It is a public park which lies between Market Warsop and Church Warsop. Its varied habitats include wetlands, grasslands, and woodlands, which provide a haven for wildlife along the River Meden. It has a Mill Pond and a lovely recreational area to enjoy a picnic, feed the ducks and even enjoy a spot of bird watching. The old Watermill was built in 1765 and restored in 1924, it was used for the milling of flour until it fell into disuse. It is now a private residence commanding a lovely view. Church Warsop's Doorstep Green was opened in April 2006 and the wildflower meadow is particularity stunning during the summer and autumn months attracting a variety of butterflies and insects. A super place to stop and admire the views. Part of this area of Warsop was originally woodland and farmland, until the arrival of the collieries. After closure, the land was reclaimed by nature with the creation of new habitats, which include two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), the Hills and Holes which we see along this route, and Lord Stubbins Wood. Warsop's Hills and
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Holes is of regional importance as it has some of the rarest and varied plants in Nottinghamshire. Meandering through Market Warsop for almost seven miles; the River Meden attracts an abundance of wildlife. Its source lies at the Derbyshire border and merges with the River Maun to eventually form the River Idle. Herons, Kingfishers and Water Vole can be seen along its banks, so worth taking your camera and binoculars along to capture and enjoy the sights. In contrast, Warsop's Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul has been the focal point of the community for over a thousand years. It has seen many changes throughout the centuries and has withstood the test of time. First recorded in the Doomsday book of 1086, it has undergone various restoration projects, more so during the 20th century when mining caused extensive movement to the church structure, which had to be restored to safety. The graveyard is quite unusual as many of the grave stones have been relocated to the perimeter or placed flat for easy maintenance of the grounds. There are two War Memorials, one inside the church which commemorates those who perished in the great war of 1914 – 1918; and one which is located by the car park near the entrance to the Carrs, remembering those who fought in the second world war.
