Ranby & Scofton Circular

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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Overview

From Ranby we head to the Chesterfield Canal towpath, and follow this towards Green MiIe Lane, which leads us to the A1M, which we cross with great caution.. We then follow estate roads through the farmlands of the Osberton Estate, eventually arriving at Scofton.

After this we rejoin the Chesterfield Canal towpath "Cuckoo Way" and return to Ranby.

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please wear suitable walking boots and clothing. Bring a packed lunch and water.

Please bring your ICE card

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SK 70630 81232
Nearest postcode:: DN22 6RF
what3words:: quarrel.chemistry.sulk

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Chapelgate Car Park, Retford Please note the Walk Leader will meet you at the start point in Ranby

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 64923 81376
Nearest postcode:: DN22 8HZ
what3words:: result.sensibly.manly

Start time:: 9:45 am

Please park on left side of Blyth Road ( just after the Village Hall on right side)

Upcoming walks with Retford Group

Danes and Common Lanes

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Everton & Harwell

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

A riverside walk in Idle Valley

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.7 miles

Eckington & Seldom Seen

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Derwent Edge via Walkers Clough

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Hallam Moor and Wyming Brook

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles