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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
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Overview

Starting from the Canal basin and tunnel in the hamlet of Drakeholes we follow the Cuckoo Way towards Gringley Shaw Lock, from here we rise to the summit of Beacon Hill. (No need to worry, it’s not that high but is a great viewpoint on a clear day).  

After making our way through Gringley on the Hill we take to open countryside heading towards the village of Clayworth.   At the Worksop & Retford Boat Club we rejoin the canal passing through Wiseton and back towards Drakeholes

Sunday, 20 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
99.1m / 325ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70630 81258
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
what3words:
legs.transit.fakes
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Car sharing is encouraged where possible. If you would like to do this please meet at Chapelgate Carpark (Free on Sundays) Please note the walk leader will not be at Chapelgate and will meet you at the Walk Start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 70691 90355
Nearest postcode:
DN10 5DF
what3words:
reserved.skin.hires
Start time:
9:30 am

Off Road and Roadside Parking is available near the start point at the canal basin.

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