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Retford canal & wood walk
Bassetlaw, Retford, England

Retford canal & wood walk

Length5.9 mi
Elev. Gain118.1 ft
Est. Steps13000
Forest
River
Scenic views
Wild flowers
Quiet place
Muddy
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Retford canal & wood walk Introduction

Retford canal & wood walk is a 5.9 mile (13,000-step) route located near Bassetlaw, Retford, England. This route has an elevation gain of about 118.1 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Retford canal & wood walk

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Albert Road drill hall, Retford

Place
The Albert Road drill hall is a former military installation in Retford.

St Michael the Archangel's Church, Retford

Place
St Michael the Archangel’s Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Retford.

Retford bus station

Building
Retford bus station serves the town of Retford, Nottinghamshire, England. It is managed by Nottinghamshire County Council.The bus station, of eight stands numbered alphabetically, is situated on Beardsall's Row, between Arlington Way and Spa Road in the town centre.The main operators at the bus station are Stagecoach in Bassetlaw, Stagecoach in Lincolnshire and TM Travel.

Retford

Building
Retford (pronounced rɛt-fʌd, RET-fud) is a market town in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England, 31 miles (50 km) from Nottingham, and 23 miles (37 km) west of Lincoln. The population at the 2011 census was 22,013. The town is in the valley of the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal passes through the centre.

Retford Oaks Academy

Place
Retford Oaks Academy is a secondary school with academy status in the market town of Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, situated in the (mainly former) coal-mining district of Bassetlaw.

Retford railway station

Building
Retford railway station is on the East Coast Main Line in the United Kingdom, serving the town of Retford, Nottinghamshire. It is 138 miles 49 chains (223.1 km) down the line from London King's Cross and is situated between Newark North Gate and Doncaster on the main line.It has four platforms, two of which serve the main line and the other two, located at a lower level and at right angles to the first pair, serve the Sheffield to Lincoln Line.

Old Station House B&B

Tourist Attraction

Chesterfield Canal

Water

Albertos

Food

ASDA

Store
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

5.9 mi

Elev. Gain

118.1 ft

Est. Steps

13000
Created by
Lorna 🌸🏃🏼‍♀️
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