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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.

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

From the car park opposite the Minster, (free on Sundays) we take the path towards the Workhouse, then follow the Southwell Trail/Robin Hood Way for a couple of miles to the old station where we will have coffee break. We then take the path along Edingley beck(may be muddy) through Edingley then pick up the Robin Hood way again into Halam, where we will have lunch at the Church. We then head towards Norwood Park Farm before we return through Southwell to the Minster, where there is a cafe/toilets. Time can then be spent exploring the Minster and grounds before heading for the car park and home. This is “3rd time lucky “ for this walk, as I have previously cancelled it twice for 2 named storms - fingers crossed!
 

Sunday, 16 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
408m / 1339ft
Type:
circular

Please bring lunch and drinks, also strong footwear/boots as there will be muddy sections if it has rained. 
IF THE WEATHER FORECAST IS BAD, PLEASE PHONE WALK LEADER ON THE MORNING OF THE WALK IN CASE OF CANCELLATION. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70630 81227
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
what3words:
zeal.lofts.punchy
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Chapelgate Car Park, Retford (behind Olde Sun)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 70201 53964
Nearest postcode:
NG25 0HQ
what3words:
repelled.trimmer.runners
Start time:
9:45 am

Church Street Car Park Southwell NG25 0HQ

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