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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

  Parking is at the Wetlands turn off Lound Low Rd, DN22 8SB. We walk via Sutton Grange, Chainbridge Lane and through woods to reach Neatholme Road. Our walk then takes us along Cross Lane to our coffee stop at a hide. The views of the water areas are lovely and more open at this time of year. 
  We then take a southerly direction through the reserve to reach the river. The path takes us along the river and beside Tiln woods, and continues around Belmoor lake to the visitor centre. This will be our lunch stop and an opportunity to visit the shop.  It is then a short walk through the reserve and past Bell Moor farm back to our cars.

Sunday, 12 January 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The paths can be muddy in winter so good boots/ footwear are advisable. Food and drinks are needed.

There are toilets at the visitor centre.

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER PLEASE CONTACT THE WALK LEADER ON THE MORNING OF THE WALK.

 

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70632 81237
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Turn left off Chapelgate into car park behind the Sun Inn .

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