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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
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Overview

Starting from the Alders Pub car park entrance we make our way through Sherwood Heath and up onto the newly established Thoresby Vale Country Park.

A 350 hectare site of heathland habitat with great 360 degree views around the area from our vantage point at the top.

We make our way down towards the Sherwood Visitor Centre, continuing through Sherwood Forest Country Park, via the Major Oak and Robin Hood Way before returning back to Sherwood Heath through woodland and heathland

Sunday, 24 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
circular

If you can text / let the walk leader know if you are going on this walk that would be helpful and much appreciated :-)

Please bring your usual refreshments and packed lunch.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 70632 81248
Nearest postcode:
DN22 6RF
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Car sharing is encouraged where possible. If you would like to do this please meet at Chapelgate Car Park (Free on Sundays) Please note the walk leader will not be at Chapelgate and will meet you at the Walk Start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 64981 67570
Nearest postcode:
NG22 9DU
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Start time:
10:00 am

There are parking spaces at the start of the walk.

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