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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

Overview

Across fields to Ault Hucknall and on into Hardwick Hall Estate, making our way up to the Old Hall. Onwards through Lady Spencer's Wood and to the Teversall Trail. Easy walking into Pleasley Pit Country Park where we shall have our lunch break.  A meander through the park brings us to Long Hedge Lane and over fields to the Rowthorne Trail for the return to the car park.

Sunday, 14 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Mostly easy walking with a couple of inclines.

Some country lanes, field paths and woodland.

No stiles.

We shall have coffee and lunch breaks.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70629 81251
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Chapelgate Car Park - behind the Olde Sun Inn Pub

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 47562 64732
Nearest postcode:
S44 5QQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Rowthorne Trail Car Park on the outskirts of the village of Rowthorne

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