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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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Overview

Walking mainly on good tracks and trails, a short distance on a narrow lane.  Lots of woodland.

Undulating with a couple of steep sections.  Some stiles.

 

Sunday, 27 October 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

A moderate to strenuous graded ramble.  Woodland and field tracks as well as trails on Hardwick Hall estate.

Food and drink required for a coffee and lunch stop.

Our walk circumnavigates the main centre of Hardwick Hall so toilets and food kiosk only available close to the end.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70627 81271
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6PJ
what3words:
pools.ship.port
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Car Park behind The Olde Sun pub on Chapelgate Retford

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 47563 64739
Nearest postcode:
S44 5QQ
what3words:
shocked.courts.exactly
Start time:
10:00 am

Rowthorne Trail Car Park on the edge of the village. Follow Rowthorne Lane from Glapwell

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