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Overview

A walk in conjunction with Battlefield Trust with our guide Don Smith. At 11.00 we have been granted access to a room in the historic Gainsborough Old Hall for a pre-walk talk on the 1643 battle of Gainsborough. At 11.30 we will commence the field walk.

This battle fought on the 28th July 1643 was instrumental in Oliver Cromwell's growing reputation as a cavalry commander and saw the death of the 23 year old Royalist general Charles Cavendish. The route is over paved footpaths and largely on level streets with just one steep hill to climb, about two hours in total. There is parking available on the streets around Gainborough Old Hall. Please note a contribution of £5 is expected from non Battlefield Trust Members!

The facilities of Cafe and toilets will be available at Gainsborough Old Hall.

Please register for this walk on Newark Ramblers website where you will also see details of our car share scheme.

 

Sunday, 3 August 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5km / 3.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 81364 90006
Nearest postcode:
DN21 2NB
what3words:
driveways.cyclones.shredding
Start time:
11:00 am

Please meet at Gainsborough Old Hall Parking available in surrounding streets.

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