1. At the river turn right down the Trent Valley Way by the side of the large nursing home, which was until recently the Star and Garter Inn. Hazelford Ferry was a major crossing point of the Trent and Boat Lane is part of the paved way that runs through Bleasby mentioned in old texts that may date back to Roman times and before. In 1650 there was a ferry recorded and this was sufficiently important to warant a guard during the civil war. Although there is still a ferry at Hazelford it is for the use of fishermen who want to fish from the other bank. The grassy footpath runs alongside the river bank and some fine views of the river Trent and the tree hung hills opposite can be enjoyed. This part of the river is used by water skiers and gliders are launched from Syerson Airfield on the hill the other side of the river. The gliders are towed by small aircraft which enables them to gain sufficient height. Along this part of the river are ‘clapper gates’. These are two self closing gates next to each other, so that when you pass through one gate the other remains closed. These gates stop livestock moving out of a field. This part of the Tent Valley has been extensively excavated for gravel and now filled with water form attractive lakes with a wide variety of birdlife. The second of the two lakes that you pass is the home of Nottimnghamshire County Sailing Club. When you have gone past the sailing lake take the footpath to the right just before a clapper gate.

2. The footpath goes between the sailing lake and a hedge, after some 400m you will come to a wire fence. Take the footpath in the left hand corner over a style by a wooden gate. This crosses a short distance diagonally across a field to another wood style that leads into the next field. Still continuing in a straight line cross the next field towards the end of a line of trees and then follow the field edge a short way to cross a wooden style into the next field. Follow the left hand field boundary and when you reach the next field do not cross the field but take the path to initially to the left and at the end of the field just before the house, follow the field around to the right. In the corner of the field, you will have the choice of three footpaths, left, straight on or right. Take the footpath to the left over the wooden style by the tallest tree. To your left is an large mound with a pond in the centre is this an old fishpond? Initially the path follows the left field boundary, continue in a straight line across the field and cross over a wooden style, turning right towards Hoveringham. Now follow the right hand field hedge and cross over a concrete bridge to a path between narrow hedges to the main road in Hoveringham where you turn right away from the church and one inn at Hoveringham - The Marquis of Granby. Sadly the Reindeer has now closed).The red brick Victorian church at Hoveringham was built in 1865 by Wm. Knight. Although it looks nothing special from outside it is a fine example of a small Victorian church at its best. It interior with its plastered walls, red brick quoins and varnished pine is extremely well kept. There items from the old church dating back to the 14th century.

3. Continue down the main street passing Hoveringham Hall on you right. Hoveringham Hall is a three storey 19th century house and was once the home of General Huthwaite of the Bengal army. It has sash windows, overhanging eves and is protected by a high garden wall.

4. Just out of the village as the road swings to the left, you will find a footpath on the right over a small wood bridge that leads to a style. Follow the field boundary keeping the hedge to your left and after going around the corner of the field, the path crosses into the next field after approx. 40m. Again follow the field boundary to the left and after turning around the corner of the field after approx. 100m take the small concrete footbridge across a small stream into the next field. Follow the right hand field boundary to the right and follow this bridleway, across the field, over a gravel track into the next field. After following the right hand field boundary, follow the farm track into the next field toward Glebe Farm. Pass through a gate and you will find another gate some 30m diagonally to your right. The bridleway follows the field boundary to the left and passes to the left of Glebe farm which was built in 1817.

5. Follow the lane towards Gibsmere. The Hoveringham Ash lagoons to your left are gravel pits which were filled with the ash from the burnt coal from nearby Staythorpe Power stations. These have now both been demolished and a gas powered station is being constructed. In the village, take the second road to the right.

6. At the end of this lane, there is a cottage quaintly called Pickrill Play, take the footpath to the left through a metal gate into a field. The pond in the field was known as Pickerell Pond or Play and the fishing rights were once owned by the Archbishop of York. The path now follows the left hand field hedge to a wood style into Boat Lane. Turn right and follow the road back to Hazelford Ferry.