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Retford : Babworth Church and Chesterfield Canal

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Overview

From Retford town centre to Babworth and then across country to join the Chesterfield Canal and back to Retford. No pub stop. Toilets at the start. Coffee and lunch open air en route.

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 70499 81201
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6DQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Cannon Square in Retford. There are pay and display car parks nearby on Chapelgate ( with toilets ) and Churchgate.

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE