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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 St Peter and St Pauls Church (Eckington) we follow the industrial track towards “Seldom Seen Mine”

Following the old railway lines and the river Moss towards the old FORD before we make our way up towards Ridgeway.

From here we walk towards Halfway and Crystal Peaks with great views across the area, before returning back through the Mosborough townships and back to the church at Eckington  

Sunday, 1 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
281.3m / 923ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70629 81237
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
what3words:
cool.runner.plans
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Car sharing is encouraged where possible. If you would like to do this please meet at Chapelgate Car Park (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 43213 79752
Nearest postcode:
S21 4DY
what3words:
unpacked.observer.redouble
Start time:
9:45 am

Saint Peter & Paul Church, Eckington If you can text / let the walk leader know if you are going on this walk that would be helpful and much appreciated :-) Please bring your usual refreshments and packed lunch.

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