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Overview

As part of the Cuckoo Way we will  walk the section of the Chesterfield Canal from Retford to Worksop. This is one of the earliest canals in England that follows the contours of the land.
 

Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
24m / 79ft
Type:
linear

W e take The 9.40 train from Sheffield arriving Retford at 10.24.  Car drivers can meet the train at 10.09 at Worksop station. Car park available. 

Toilets at the stations
 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 35887 86928
Nearest postcode:
S1 2BP
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Meeting time:
9:40 am

Sheffield station

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 70186 80332
Nearest postcode:
DN22 7DG
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Start time:
10:25 am

Retford Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 58544 79773
Nearest postcode:
S81 7AG
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Worksop station

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE