Nottinghamshire Trip Overview
There is no better way to enjoy a delightful Autumn day than packing your rucksack, lacing those boots and taking a walk back in time, through one of North Nottinghamshire’s most historic towns, quaint villages, pretty waterways and surrounding countryside. The small and attractive market town of East Retford in North Nottinghamshire is one of the oldest boroughs in England and is steeped in history and local folklore, from the notorious Highwayman, Dick Turpin, to the most legendary outlaw, Robin Hood. Our walk takes us over field edge tracks, through ancient woodland and by road, before joining our pretty waterway path along the Chesterfield Canal, where we will stop for a delightful picnic provided by BaRnby’s from Blyth.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
There is no better way to enjoy a delightful Autumn day than packing your rucksack, lacing those boots and taking a walk back in time, through one of North Nottinghamshire’s most historic towns, quaint villages, pretty waterways and surrounding countryside. The small and attractive market town of East Retford in North Nottinghamshire is one of the oldest boroughs in England and is steeped in history and local folklore, from the notorious Highwayman, Dick Turpin, to the most legendary outlaw, Robin Hood. Our walk takes us over field edge tracks, through ancient woodland and by road, before joining our pretty waterway path along the Chesterfield Canal, where we will stop for a delightful picnic provided by BaRnby’s from Blyth.
Itinerary
BABWORTH – WATERWAYS AND WILDLIFE
Distance: 7.5 miles/12km
Gradient: Mostly level
Severity: Easy
Approx time to walk: 4 hours
Stiles: None
Maps: OS Explorer 270 Sherwood Forest, Mansfield, Worksop & Edwinstowe OS Explorer 271 Retford
Path description: Paths, tracks & country lanes. Can get muddy along the canal towpath
Start point: Babworth Church DN22 8EP
Dog-friendly: Yes; on leads on public roads
Public toilets: Town centre close to Town Hall
Refreshments: BaRnby’s ‘Posh Picnic’ on the route.
We begin this walk in the small, but quintessentially English hamlet of Babworth. The country lanes are lined with Evergreens bursting with bright red Winterberries, small paths and winding tracks take you to a little church, hidden amongst some of the area’s oldest trees. our walk takes us over field edge tracks, through ancient woodland and by road, where we follow in the footsteps of Dick Turpin, before joining our waterway path along the Chesterfield Canal, where we will stop for a delightful POSH PICNIC.
Stop At:
• Babworth, Babworth, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England
• Chesterfield Canal, Wharf Road, Retford DN22 6EN England
