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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

This walk is in the Yorkshire area of the Peak District. It begins in the Nature Reserve woodlands above the Rivelin valley on good forest tracks, then opens out onto Hallam moor with extensive views to the west. After visiting the Head Stone we turn south to the Redmires reservoirs, and follow the paths around them. We walk alongside woodlands and past the Three Merry Lads pub before a steep descent through woods to Rivelin Dam.
The final section of the day is a walk up along the beautiful Wyming Brook on rocky paths and wooden bridges accompanied by the sounds of the river as it flows down into the valley.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Meeting time:
7:45 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
322.2m / 1057ft
Type:
circular

Strong footwear is recommended, and poles are a good help on the steep downhill section.
You will need food and drinks for a coffee break and a lunch break .
IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER PLEASE CONTACT THE WALK LEADER ON THE MORNING OF THE WALK.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 28413 86199
Nearest postcode:
S10 4NH
what3words:
woof.shorts.tasty
Meeting time:
7:45 am

From Chapelgate turn left just before the Olde Sun Inn into the car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 28421 86228
Nearest postcode:
S10 4QX
what3words:
chill.final.matter
Start time:
9:15 am

From Owler Bar take the road towards Fox House and turn right onto A625, then right again onto A6187. Turn left onto Sheephill road to Ringinglow. Go left and immediately right onto Fulwood road. Follow satnav, at T junction on Redmires road turn left and car park is soon on the right.

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