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Southwell Group

We are the Southwell Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

This is a moderate 7 mile walk with 500 feet of ascent, starting from the top of Skeg Hill, ca 500 metres south west of Lowesby, and visiting Queniborough Brook, South Croxton, Fox Coverts with views of Baggrave Hall.

Parking is on grass roadside verges.

Sunday, 3 March 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

The ground is likely to be very muddy and slippy with pools of standing water. There are several challenging stiles and 2 large, heavily ploughed fields that have to be crossed.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 69700 53201
Nearest postcode:
NG25 0LH
what3words:
slide.struts.roughness
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Southwell Leisure Centre long stay car park, off Nottingham Road, Southwell (A612)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 72199 07001
Nearest postcode:
LE7 9DD
what3words:
options.insurance.streetcar
Start time:
10:00 am

Top of Skeg Hill, ca 500 metres south west of Lowesby. Parking is on grass roadside verges.

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