We are the Doncaster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Stephen T.
A 9.6 mile leisurely to moderate walk to get rid of the Xmas and New Year excesses through fields, woods, abandoned railway tracks and some some road walking. Even better only 600 feet of climbing! Starting at the free car park near Monckton Manor we walk down Smawell Lane to Notton, then it's onto Notton Wood Nature Reserve. Crossing the A61 our route then takes us to the pretty village of Woolley then we continue to our lunch stop at Newmiller Dam via Secker Wood. After lunch it's a short 2.5 mile walk back to our start point through Chevet Park, and Newmiller Dam Country Park onto the abandoned Chevet branch line.
No toilets at the start. Toilets available at our lunch stop. Hopefully two pubs open at lunch stop plus maybe a cafe. As a winter walk could be muddy in places so gaiters and walking poles useful.
Walkers are reminded it is their responsibility to wear appropriate footwear/clothing, bring adequate food and drink and carry emergency contact details. Go to the Walks/Information for Walkers tab for more details.Walkers are reminded it is their responsibility to wear appropriate footwear/clothing, bring adequate food and drink and carry emergency contact details. Go to the Walks/Information for Walkers tab for more details.
The car park at the start is free but is also difficult to spot from the road. If travelling north on the B6132 near Notton you pass the barns of Notton Grange on your right and 300m later you will see bridge parapets. Just before the parapets you will see a sign for Smawell Lane, this is where you turn left and enter the car park immediately. If you go pass Monckton Manor on your right you have gone too far.
