Retford & Babworth

Retford Group

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

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
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knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk starts from Chapelgate Car Park, Retford. From here we walk through town, into KIngs Park then join the Chesterfield Canal. We follow the tow path towards Ranby, crossing canal bridge 27 to pick up the Green Mile. Then on to Babworth where we stop for lunch. Afterwards we head back to Retford

Sunday, 13 April 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Also bring a picnic and a drink

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 70649 81273
Nearest postcode:: DN22 6PJ
what3words:: songs.rising.froze

Start time:: 9:30 am

Chapelgate Car Park Retford ( Free Parking on Sundays)

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