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Retford Group

We are the Retford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Variation on a theme - From our start point at Clayworth Church we will take field paths and the canal towpath to Gringley via Drakeholes and then field paths back to Clayworth.

 

Sunday, 26 January 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

It could well be muddy especially on the first part of the walk depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear. The terrain is mainly level for most of the walk.
Please bring a food and drink as we will stop along the way for a coffee/banana break and for lunch.

NOTE: If you have not walked with Retford Ramblers before please contact the leader prior to the walk. Thanks.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70624 81239
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Chapelgate carpark. The walk leader will be going direct to the start at Clayworth and will NOT be at the meeting point in Chapelgate carpark.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 72629 88409
Nearest postcode:
DN22 9AA
Start time:
9:45 am

The start point is Clayworth Church. If you are going directly to the start point there is generally parking along the roadside on Town Street or round the corner on Church Lane.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking