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Dearne Valley Group

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

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

NOTE START TIME

Owing to the tight timetable of events of the day, it is essential that we commence the walk no later than 9.30am. Sadly, latecomers cannot be included. 

Initially involving some road walking, we alight onto the Chesterfield Canal towpath, which takes up the entirety of the walk, and goes into the picturesque Retford town centre itself. The walk into Retford will take an hour. There are toilet facilities available prior to entering the market square where the ceremony will take place, at 11am.

Once the ceremony has taken concluded, we will then walk a short distance into Carolgate, where we will have lunch. There are benches provided for those of us who have brought lunches, and cafes for those of us who haven’t. Forty or so minutes later will once again rejoin the canal footpath, back to the start, 

The wearing of Poppies will be discretionary. Well behaved dogs are always welcome, but must be kept on leads throughout.

Please book by text or phone.

Sunday, 10 November 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 68646 83274
Nearest postcode:
DN22 8SF
what3words:
motivations.rice.shadowed
Start time:
9:30 am

Idle Valley Nature Reserve car park off the A638 Great North Road, Retford. £3 fee for the day. Car park opens at 09.00

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