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Worksop Group

We are the Worksop 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

A walk in the Vale of Belvoir with views of Belvoir Castle. From Woolsthorpe , we take a path to the hamlet of Stenwith, before climbing up towards the village of Barrowby. On a clear day there will be extensive views from near Barrowby church. On leaving Barrowby village there are good views of the Vale of Belvoir at Surprise View before descending to the Grantham Canal and then taking the Viking Way and Jubilee Way back to the starting point.

Sunday, 16 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

The walk is mainly on good paths and tracks but there are a couple of instances of wet and muddy fields.

There are two ascents on the walk. The climb up to Barrowby is quite steep for Lincolnshire. The second climb which is less steep  is on the approach to the Viking Way near the end of the walk.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 83633 33738
Nearest postcode:
NG32 1LX
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homes.packages.outhouse
Start time:
10:00 am

Woolsthorpe by Belvoir village hall car park.

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