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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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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 at Duncan Wood we will walk on little used paths through woodlands to reach Clumber Bridge, and then to the visitor centre for coffee.
We will then follow the paths along the lakeside and through woods to Hardwick. Heading south west, we arrive at South Lodge for our lunch break.
A woodlands walk takes us back to our cars.

Sunday, 25 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Paths are mainly good with just a few short wet sections.
Good waterproof footwear is recommended.
Please bring food and drinks for our 2 breaks.
Toilets are available at the visitor centre and at Hardwick.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70629 81249
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
what3words:
ruins.buzz.zips
Meeting time:
9:00 am

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 61278 71625
Nearest postcode:
NG22 9FG
what3words:
pocketed.human.submits
Start time:
9:30 am

Drive through Clumber on Lime Tree Avenue,at Carburton turn left onto B6034. Look for bus shelters on each side of the road and the blue national cycle network sign. Turn left into car park. Note: there are large puddles in the car park!

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