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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.

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

The walk follows the eastern edge, then cross the centre, of Sherwood Forest to the north west corner. Keep to the western edge of the forest, then south east to follow the southern paths to the Major Oak. We go via the visitor centre back to the car park.

Sunday, 5 November 2023
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70623 81223
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
what3words:
ants.squad.jobs
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Chapelgate car park. It is ESSENTIAL to let the walk leader know if you are planning to go directly to the Start Place.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 62694 66690
Nearest postcode:
NG21 9QN
what3words:
coconut.laptops.hawks
Start time:
9:30 am

East Lane car park. It is ESSENTIAL to let the walk leader know if you are planning to go directly to the Start Place.

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