Whisker Hill and Rushey Inn Wood

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

This is a morning walk from Chapelgate car park in Retford. We will leave the town through Kings park, cross the river, the canal and the railway to go to Ordsall golf course and Whisker hill. We go via little Morton farm to Rushey Inn wood for coffee, then make our way back to the golf course and into town.

Sunday, 15 December 2024

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

The paths are mainly good but may be muddy following rain. Please bring any drinks and snacks you may need for a morning walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 70628 81228
Nearest postcode:: DN22 6RF
what3words:: wheels.tags.park

Start time:: 9:30 am

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

Upcoming walks with Retford Group

Cancelled: Southwell and surrounding villages

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

Rowthorne and Silverhill Wood

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

A Sherwood Autumn Ramble

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles