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Overview

This is a morning walk from Chapelgate car park around Retford, visiting some quieter places, Ordsall, the riverside and canal side, and hope to enjoy some of the history and beauty of our small home town. We will have a coffee break in the Babworth cemetery.

Sunday, 19 October 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Most of the walking will be on hard ground, but there may be mud by the river and canal.

Please bring refreshments for a morning break.

The market square toilets are open 10am on a Sunday.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 70635 81244
Nearest postcode:: DN22 6RF
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Chapelgate car park, from Chapelgate turn left just before the Olde Sun Inn into the car park.

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