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Southwell Group

We are the Southwell 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 visitor centre our walk takes us west along Vicar Water before turning north into Clipstone where we pick up Clipstone Drive to walk past woodland above the River Maun to Kings Clipstone and a view of the remains of King John's Palace. We will return to the Country Park, again along Vicar Water, passing Clipstone Headstocks and the Fishing Lakes. 

Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please contact the Leader to let them know that you are coming on the walk. Please leave your name, contact telephone number and email address. Please also state whether you intend going to the designated meeting place or directly to the start of the walk. This will help ensure that you are not left behind. This should not be regarded as “booking a place”.

If you later find that you cannot come on the walk, please notify the Leader as soon as possible in order that the group is not waiting for you to arrive on the day.

There will be a refreshment stop so you are welcome to bring a snack and a drink. At the end of the walk there will also be the opportunity to use the cafe and facilities at the visitor centre.

Looking forward to your company on this delightful walk in a pleasant area.

Ann O

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 69792 53215
Nearest postcode:
NG25 0LW
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Southwell Leisure Centre Long Stay Car Park, Nottingham Road, (A612), Southwell

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 58742 62685
Nearest postcode:
NG21 9BH
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apes.minds.tolerable
Start time:
9:40 am

Vicar Water Country Park cafe and visitor centre car park, Mansfield Road (B6030), Clipstone, Nottinghamshire

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