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Retram two
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By Hugh Hudson on 27 Jul 2023


Distance

14km/9mi

Ascent

107m

Descent

114m

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The first reviewer of RETRAM 1 found its route from Retford to Grove difficult, so this route avoids that problem area, and also passes through South Leverton, where there is a pub (check opening hours if you plan to use it). The middle part of the route is as per RETRAM 1. I walked the route yesterday and this middle section between Grove and South Leverton was the toughest part (mostly due to lack of use rather than deliberate obstruction). Grove Lane is mostly easy to follow but the right of way has been diverted slightly through the wood to keep it further away from the house - the GPX file attempts to show this but I don't have a source for the exact line of the path. I was originally going to use the more direct path north out of Rampton, but it is very hard to spot on the ground

The first reviewer of RETRAM 1 found its route from Retford to Grove difficult, so this route avoids that problem area, and also passes through South Leverton, where there is a pub (check opening hours if you plan to use it). The middle part of the route is as per RETRAM 1. I walked the route yesterday and this middle section between Grove and South Leverton was the toughest part (mostly due to lack of use rather than deliberate obstruction). Grove Lane is mostly easy to follow but the right of way has been diverted slightly through the wood to keep it further away from the house - the GPX file attempts to show this but I don't have a source for the exact line of the path. I was originally going to use the more direct path north out of Rampton, but it is very hard to spot on the ground

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.
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Facilities

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Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
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Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
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Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

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Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
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Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
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Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

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The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

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Terrain

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10.0% of the route is on roads (1)

2.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

20.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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Retford
Grid Ref SK7054081154
Lat / Lon 53.32264° / -0.94246°
Easting / Northing 470,540E / 381,154N
What3Words milk.device.sleep
Rampton
Grid Ref SK7990978462
Lat / Lon 53.29712° / -0.80251°
Easting / Northing 479,909E / 378,462N
What3Words onion.everyone.unrated

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review


Hugh Hudson

27 Jul 2023 Summer

Walked from Rampton to Retford. No major issues, though the path from Meetinghouse Lane to Wood Lane is little used which makes it quite hard work to follow. There are good views from the Wood Lane end of this path as it is the highest point for some distance around.

From Rampton church, we go east a short distance along Treswell Road then take the footpath right - there is a sign but it is gradually being swallowed by the hedge. Beyond the houses there should be two paths - the left hand one is easy to follow along the edge of horse fields, but the owners are clearly trying to stop people using the more direct right hand one - one stile was the only remaining trace of it, so I opted for the slightly longer field path and amended the GPX accordingly.

From Laneham Street we follow the lane straight ahead then right. The footpath line could easily be lost as it is left of the track in the trees. The path through the somewhat surreal Sundown Adventureland has stiles and is not well signposted, but is unobstructed, and beyond it we cross another field to reach Cottam Road.

Here we turn left and cross a stream, then take the byway (Rampton Lane) through the fields to South Leverton. We turn left down Town Street, passing the pub, then left again onto Church Street and right onto Meetinghouse Lane, which is almost unused beyond the houses. At a T junction by a wood we turn left along a bridleway, then right on what starts as a clear path. It crosses a field below a farm and then heads left over a stream (no waymarks here!) and follows the edge of the field beyond along the stream and up the hill. Near the corner of the field we cross the hedge (again no waymarks) and continue along the left edges of more fields to Wood Lane.

This road is fairly fast but not busy, and has good verges. Opposite the farm we take the shortcut path left, which crosses three arable fields, all on well cut lines. Eventually we return to the road and follow it into Grove, where there is a pavement, initially on the south side but crossing to the north. Above the church we take the lane right, which leads past farm buildings into the fields. The old lane is still traceable, but fades lower down as we head towards the house at the edge of the wood.

Here the stile is further right than the right of way lane, and leads to a path through the wood that rejoins the old lane at the bottom of the wood below a locked gate. From here we follow the lane through fields and the outer suburbs of Retford until it ends on London Road, where we turn right and follow it into the centre of Retford. The right hand (east) side has fewer side roads to cross - the only significant one being Arlington Way which is crossed using a pelican crossing. Here we go straight on, and the partially pedestrianised Carolgate leads us out to the market place.


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