Chesterfield Walking Festival 14th to 22nd September 2019 Guided walks along the Chesterfield Canal in , &

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Welcome to the Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival 2019

The Chesterfield Canal There are Volunteer Work I have been researching and leading walks We are grateful to the following organisations for Trust is a charitable Parties on the canal every along the Chesterfield Canal for over twenty their help in setting up this Festival: company run entirely by weekend and often during years. The canal is an absolute delight at any Bassetlaw Leisure & Cultural Services, Canal volunteers, incorporated the week. Our ofce is at time of year, but early Autumn possibly sees & River Trust, Chesterfield Visitor Information in July 1997. It took over Hub, which it at its best. Centre, Chesterfield Cultural Education Partnership, from the Chesterfield includes Katey’s Cofee Chesterfield Ramblers, Creswell Heritage Trust, The Chesterfield Canal has featured in many Walking Canal Society which had Shop. Derbyshire County Council Countryside Service, Festivals in the past, but last year the Trust decided been founded in 1976. Don Catchment Rivers Trust, Dronfield Footpaths & run its own Walking Festival. We have well over 1,800 Bridleways, Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood The aims of the Trust members, who receive The results were amazing. We had over 50 walks and Amongst other activities, Green, Gainsborough Health Walks, Gringley History are to promote the full copies of our award- over 500 participants – so we decided to do it again Club, Mayflower Pilgrims Nottinghamshire UK Limited, restoration and appropriate we run four trip - winning magazine this year. National Trust, Penistone Line Partnership, development of the Seth Ellis in Retford, Hugh Cuckoo and regular & Club, Retford Civic Society, Retford Henshall in Worksop, We believe that this is the biggest Walking Festival Chesterfield Canal, and E-Newsletters. In addition along a single canal. We are very grateful to everyone Ramblers, Retford U3A, Metropolitan to campaign for the Madeline at Hollingwood there are meetings, social who has helped us to put it together. District Council, RSPB, Worksop Ramblers. Hub and John Varley in construction of the Rother events and lots of other There are special interest walks, e.g. Nature, We are grateful to the following whose Valley Link, a navigable Chesterfield. We also have volunteering opportunities. photographs we used: an 90 year old ex-working History, Architecture and Restoration. There are waterway to join the Membership is available also opportunities to explore some of the attractive boat called Python that David Blackburn, John Bradley, Christopher Greig, John Chesterfield Canal to via our website, which is a towns and villages in North Nottinghamshire. Lower, Neil Roberts, Janet Ross, Diane Watson, Rod the Shefeld and South attends waterways mine of information about Auton. festivals and does canal We are delighted to be able to ofer a Tree, Mushroom Yorkshire Navigation. the canal. and Toadstool walk with Dr Patrick Harding, one of Most especially, we are very grateful to the clean-ups. Some volunteers the country’s leading experts in fungi. have built Dawn Rose, the following for researching and leading the walks: first new Cuckoo boat for We will be repeating our full-length walk of the canal Jim Anderson, Tom Bell, David Blackburn, Donna 90 years, using traditional (46 miles) in three days. This time we are going Booth, Hazel Brand, Jackie Brown, Michael Edwards, east to west – from the to the centre of methods and hand tools. John Graham, Patrick Harding, Mel Hardy, Eric Haykin, Chesterfield. Caitlin Hayman, Sally Hyslop, Joe Kelsall, Danielle Our promotional trailer, There are opportunities to combine a walk (a good Lander-Brown, Stella Longden, Barbara Lower, John the , travels choice available, from 2 or 3 miles up to 7), with a Lower, Barbara Milton, Sally Outram, Noel Palethorpe, far and wide informing cruise on our trip boats. Natalie Peace, Richard Pett, Mark Potter, Iain people about the canal. Rowbotham, Janet Ross, David Seymour, Joan Soulsby, We are even ofering the opportunity of a guided Helena Stenton, Chris Thompson, Derek Turner, Joan tour of Britain’s last surviving working Railway Turner, Lucy Tye, Kerry Watson, Sybel Webb, Phil Trust Ltd Roundhouse at Barrow Hill. Whifn, plus the crews of our tripboats Seth Ellis, Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works , Hollingwood, Chesterfield S43 2PF So, feast your eyes on all the possibilities and we and John Varley. email: [email protected] tel: 01246 477569 hope to see you on the canal in September. David Blackburn www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk Cuckoo Way Ofcer, Chesterfield Canal Trust

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To book go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk or ring 01246 345777 4 5 Boats & Boots Bookings Public transport Combine a boat trip with a walk - what better way All walks must be booked in advance. There are rail stations in Chesterfield, Kiveton, to explore an area? Each trip will include going up You can book online via the Chesterfield Canal Trust , Shireoaks, Worksop and Retford. or down in at least one and the walks range website: www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk. This Useful bus services are: from a two mile saunter to a seven mile will link you to the Chesterfield Visitor Information 90 from Chesterfield to Staveley via Tapton Lock and exploration of the local countryside. You may even Centre’s booking website. Hollingwood Hub. have the opportunity to steer the boat - under strict You can also book by phone on 01246 345777 or 78 from Chesterfield Station and Town Centre to supervision of course! in person at the Visitor Information Centre, which Staveley Town Basin. Our tripboat John Varley ll will run from Tapton Lock in is next to the Crooked Spire in Rykneld Square, 70 from Chesterfield to Shefeld via Staveley, Chesterfield – Walks 40 and 41. Chesterfield, S40 1SB. Renishaw, Eckington and Killamarsh. Hugh Henshall from Shireoaks (near Worksop) – Walks All the walks are free except for Boats & Boots (5, 9, 26 from Rotherham to South , meeting the 22, 25, 36 and 38. 48 & 52), Walks 2, 11 and 43, for which there will be canal on Rotherham Road in Killamarsh and Kiveton Seth Ellis from Retford – Walks 5, 9, 48 and 52. a collection on the day by the walk leaders for their Park. It also links up with Shefeld Supertram at to the starts for a few walkers, but otherwise walkers organisations, and Walk 7 which includes a meal. . These trips are very popular and the boat capacity are expected to organise their own transport. West However, the Chesterfield Canal Trust will pay a fee 7 from Shireoaks along the canal into Worksop. is limited to just 12 on each trip, so early booking is Stockwith is on bus routes 97 and 98. Retford and to Chesterfield VIC for taking all the bookings. Walk advisable. We charge for these walks to cover the Kiveton Park have rail stations. leader will take a voluntary collection. The money will 42/43 from Worksop to Retford via Manton and costs of the boats. go to pay this fee. Any extra monies will go towards Ranby. An exhibition of photographs the Chesterfield Canal Trust’s Restoration Fund. 97 from Retford to Gainsborough right along the We know that many of you will have a camera with canal via Clayworth, Clarborough, Hayton, , you on our walks and so we propose to hold an Numbers Gringley-on-the-Hill, Walkeringham, Misterton and exhibition of photos taken during our Festival. Some walks have strictly limited numbers, e.g. 12 for . all Boats & Boots, so it is a good idea to book early. The exhibition 98 from Gainsborough to Doncaster via Gringley-on- will be held Preparing for your walk the-Hill, Misterton and West Stockwith. at the Trust’s Walkers are expected to make their own transport headquarters at Walk gradings arrangements. The start points of most walks are Hollingwood close to rail stations and/or bus services, see below. Gentle Hub in Staveley Short walks on flat ground or very gentle gradients. initially, and Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes before the No stiles. hopefully in a few stated set of time to get registered and have a Easy local libraries later. briefing. Walk leaders will not keep everyone else waiting if you are late. Walks for reasonably fit people. There may be gentle Photographs can gradients and stiles. Full length walk be taken on or Please wear suitable clothing, especially decent Moderate of the canal and boots. Some paths, including , are likely to We expect this walk to be very popular, so we can Walks for people with a good level of fitness. There might include be muddy. It is always wise to wear several layers only accept bookings from those who wish to walk all may be some steep gradients and stiles. boats, buildings and to bring a waterproof jacket. A drink is also a three sections. We will not accept bookings for single good idea. Strenuous sections. and structures, all kinds of wildlife, good views and scenery; in fact Long walks, suitable for regular walkers with a good Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. anything that catches your eye. See our website for Refreshments level of fitness. There may be gradients and stiles. There will be toilet stops along the way, but there all the Terms and Conditions. Most walks start or finish near or cafés. On long The walk may be taken at a brisk pace. will not be time to relax in cafés! walks, it is a good idea to bring a packed lunch. This is Symbols On Tuesday, 18th September, the group will cover the a requirement of a few walks, notably the Full Length 15 miles from West Stockwith to Retford to through Walk – see the symbols at the bottom of the walk Railway station nearby Misterton, Drakeholes and Clayworth. descriptions. On Wednesday, 19th September, the group will cover Accessibility Good public transport 16 miles from Retford to Kiveton Park through Ranby and Worksop. This will include the delightful Giant’s The majority of walks are not wheelchair or pushchair Parking Staircase of 22 locks in just over a mile. friendly because they cross fields, stiles etc. The exceptions are the Children’s Walk (45), and Boats & Toilets On Thursday 20th September, the group will cover Boots - Walks 40 and 41.Toilets 15 miles from Kiveton Park to Chesterfield. This will Dogs allowed on lead include 9 miles along the restoration route through Toilets Killamarsh and Renishaw, and 6 miles along the Packed lunches restored canal and the River Rother. Please note there will not be public toilets on the route of most of the walks. We will be able to arrange lifts from the finish points Café/ at finish 6 7 Saturday 14th September

Derbyshire q Clayworth e Historic Churches Walk Visitors are often surprised to find that the first part The Chesterfield Canal meanders around the village, There will be the chance to visit four beautiful of the canal, close to Chesterfield Railway Station, bringing with it an array of interesting wildlife and historic rural churches and support Nottinghamshire actually uses the River Rother. It will shortly be an insight to life on the water. We take a short Historic Churches Trust Ride and Stride (https:// linked to the huge new Waterside development by a diversion to the heart of the village to visit the www.rideandstrideuk.org/counties/nottinghamshire). new lock. After a short distance, the towpath passes picturesque St. Peter’s Church; the home of the world We will start at St Mary’s Georgian church in West weirs and a floodgate and the man-made canal - now famous Traquair Murals which are the largest pieces Stockwith before joining the canal at the basin. After fully restored for five miles - begins. There’s a Visitor of ecclesiastic art work in the East of . The walking to Misterton, visiting Grade l listed All Saints’ Centre and small café at Tapton Lock where a trip church tower houses a ring of eight bells, the oldest Parish Church with its Piper window, we will rejoin boat operates. dating back to 1629. Clayworth has changed very the canal, heading to Gringley-on-the-Hill with the The canal follows an attractive green corridor, part little over the years, with pretty cottages and two chance to visit St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church nature reserve, which belies its industrial past. The pubs in a traditional rural setting. It has much to ofer, at the top of the hill. Back to the canal, we follow the Chesterfield Canal Trust has its headquarters at set alongside the sleepy canal and this super little towpath to St Peter’s Parish Church in Clayworth to Hollingwood Hub, where there is a popular Cofee Kiveton to Shireoaks walk captures traditional village life at its best. see the amazing Traquair Murals. An art exhibition Shop overlooking the lock. It’s the base for another is planned here, so you can relax at the end of your trip boat. This section, mainly in rural , really is Distance: 2½ miles walk. a ‘must see’ - and one that’s always worth returning Grading: Gentle At Staveley, a basin and new lock have been built, to. A fully restored canal starts at the bricked up Distance: 8 miles with further developments planned. Restoration Starting point: Corner of Town Street and Beck eastern portal of . This is its highest Grading: Moderate work is under way for a short distance beyond. This Lane, Clayworth, DN22 9AQ point, so it is referred to as the summit pound. is a hugely popular section with walkers and cyclists Grid reference: SK 730879 Starting point: St Mary’s Church, Main Street, West Stockwith, DN10 4EY - well worth a visit. The towpath follows this pound through woodland, Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Grid reference: SK 790947 See Walks 12, 18, 26, 30, 31, 35, 37, 40, 41, 45. then, at Thorpe Locks, begins a dramatic descent Finishing time: 11.00 a.m. through 23 locks, some in staircases, down to Circular walk, no stiles Starting time: 10.15 a.m. Nottinghamshire and the colourful basin at Shireoaks. Free of charge Finishing point: Finishing point: St Peter’s Church, The unrestored nine miles Town Street, Clayworth, DN22 9AD On the way it passes through the picturesque hamlet Walk led by Mayflower Pilgrims Nottinghamshire UK Staveley to Kiveton Park presents several big of Turnerwood, a photographer’s dream. On either Grid reference: SK 726883 challenges, but they are all resolvable and the Limited side there are attractive paths - to the Britain in Finishing time: 3.15 p.m. Chesterfield Canal Trust aims to see restoration Bloom award winning village of on one Linear walk, no stiles completed by 2027. Although there are only side and lovely Lindrick Dale on the other. occasional signs of the canal, and very little water, Free of charge the route can be followed along public rights of way This section is frequently referred to as one of the Harthill, Thorpe Salvin and Kiveton and is an interesting and enjoyable walk. most beautiful stretches of canal in the country, and w The route crosses the , then goes on so we have included several opportunities in the We will head out from Harthill across the fields to to Renishaw, where some restoration has taken programme for you to explore the area. Thorpe Salvin and then down to the canal. We will place, but there’s no suitable water supply to keep then follow the canal to Kiveton Park, returning via Clayworth See Walks 2, 13, 17, 22, 25, 2832, 36, 38, 43, Kiveton Community Woodland to Harthill village. r it topped up. Next is Killamarsh, where a complex 47, 51. As Walk 1 above, but starting at 1.30 p.m. and new route around the town is being considered, Distance: 7½ miles finishing at 2.30 p.m. which will take the canal through a lake in Rother North Nottinghamshire Grading: Moderate Valley Country Park. Flights of new locks, or possibly a boat lift, will be required before the hidden gem at The canal is a real delight from Worksop to the River Starting point: Woodall Lane car park, Harthill, Norwood - a former canal maintenance village and Trent - long quiet stretches with wide views over the S26 7YQ pub. From here, 13 locks will be restored to take the rich farmland. Because the land is level, there are Grid reference: SK 492806 canal up to the long Norwood Tunnel. The plan is very few locks, however they are wider and capable Starting time: 10.00 a.m. to use part of the tunnel, but also more locks and a of taking two boats side by side. Retford is a fine Finishing time: 2.00 p.m. cutting. town, with its large market square dominated by the French style Town Hall. Attractive villages close to Circular walk Next is Kiveton Waters, a restored colliery site where the canal, like Hayton and Clarborough, are waiting to £3 collected on the day for Creswell Heritage Trust ponds have been constructed, currently used for be explored. There are always plenty of boats to see Walk led by Creswell Heritage Trust fishing but ready and waiting to become a marina. A around Clayworth. short distance further on lies the eastern portal of the Norwood Tunnel. The canal is fully restored from Gringley-on-the-Hill has a fine old church and you here to the River Trent. can see for miles from Beacon Hill, one of the highest places in the county. West Stockwith has its pubs, See Walks 14, 19, 30, 34, 44, 50. Dutch style buildings and the large basin where the canal joins the mighty Trent. See Walks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 20, 21, 24, 27, 23, 29, 39, 42, 46, 48, 49, 52, 53. To book go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk or ring 01246 345777 8 9 Sunday 15th September Monday 16th September

Boats & Boots from Retford ancient woodland and by road, where we follow t on Seth Ellis in the footsteps of Dick Turpin, before joining the 1! Mr Straw’s Towpath Trek 1# Shireoaks Chesterfield Canal. We stop for a special ‘Posh Picnic’ Join us on this circular walk taking in some historic A stroll through the pit village of Shireoaks taking We will board the boat for a cruise up to the Gate supplied by baRnby’s of Blyth (cost applies) before sites of Worksop and the section of Chesterfield in the heritage, wildlife and current day recreational Inn at Clarborough through a wide lock, then alight returning to Babworth. Canal that runs through this historic market town. facilities. Starting at Shireoaks Marina, we will and continue along the canal for around half a mile The walk sets of from the National Trust property Mr discover the history of Shireoaks, its colliery, canal, Distance: 7½ miles before ascending to Lover’s Walk. We will then go Straw’s House, please note this is closed to visitors railway, mill, church and Shireoaks Hall, and the to Clarborough, passing St John the Baptist Church, Grading: Moderate on Sundays and Mondays however the Tea Room will association with Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, which dates back to 1260. Another ascent will take Starting point: Babworth Church, Babworth, be open for a selection of hot or cold drinks and cake later to become King Edward VII. There will be an us on to The Baulk for sweeping views west towards DN22 8EP with toilet facilities available following the walk. We opportunity for a cofee and (for the fitter of us) to Retford, before heading back to the Hop Pole. Grid reference: SK 687809 will walk the suburban streets of the town before walk through Woodlands up to Shireoaks Viewpoint Distance: 4 miles Starting time: 10.00 a.m. taking in the more industrial areas that aforded to see the village and the three counties that Grading: Easy Finishing time: 1.30 p.m. the town its past wealth. Guides will be on hand to surround it. point out sites of interest as we take a leisurely stroll Starting point: The Hop Pole, 96 Welham Road, Walk includes ‘Posh Picnic’ supplied by baRnaby’s of Distance: 3 miles Blyth costing £17.50 (£7 for children). This must be down memory lane. Retford, DN22 6UG Grading: Easy paid in advance. Grid reference: SK 717818 Distance: 4 miles Starting point: Adjacent to Shireoaks Marina on Walk led by Mayflower Pilgrims Nottinghamshire UK Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Grading: Easy Marina Drive, Shireoaks, S81 8NQ Limited Finishing time: 12.30 p.m. Starting point: Mr Straw’s House, 5 Blyth Grove, Grid reference: SK 557809 Circular cruise/walk Warwick Villa, Worksop, S81 0JG Starting time: 10.30 a.m. £7 per person Grid reference: SK 590801 Finishing time: 12.30 p.m. Walk led by Retford U3A. Starting time: 9.30 a.m. Restoration Walk Circular walk, no stiles i Finishing time: 11.30 a.m. Free of charge We will walk the gap in the Chesterfield Canal Circular walk, no stiles Walk led by Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood that has yet to be restored. We will stop at regular £5 collected on the day for the National Trust Green Retford Heritage Walk intervals to talk about the proposed restoration Walk led by National Trust y plans. After booking, please ring 01246 477569 if Led by experienced guides from the Retford Civic you would like to arrange to leave cars at the finish. Society, we will take in the magnificent Market Square with its range of Georgian buildings, Cannon Distance: 9 miles Kiveton Round Square, local Churches and other historic buildings Grading: Moderate Birdwatch at Bluebank 1$ An easy stroll around the lanes and restored former before passing through the award-winning Kings’ 1@ Starting point: Staveley Town Basin, Eckington We will be looking for birds and other wildlife along Kiveton Colliery site, including the fishing ponds Park for a meander along the Chesterfield Canal Road, Staveley, S43 3XZ the canal and Bluebank Loops. An easy pace over flat which will become a marina and the route that the which then crosses over the ! Grid reference: SK 435751 terrain, so suitable for all. restored canal will take. We will visit the old pit head Distance: 2 miles Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Distance: 1½ miles hilltop before returning to the station. Grading: Gentle Finishing point: Kiveton Waters, Hard Lane, Kiveton, Grading: Gentle S26 6NA Distance: 3 miles Starting point: Bay Tree Restaurant car park, Starting point: Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford Grading: Easy 86 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6A Grid reference: SK 495824 Lane, Chesterfield, S41 7JB Finishing time: 3.00 p.m. Starting point: Kiveton Bridge Railway Station, Grid reference: SK 706807 Grid reference: SK 387729 S31 8QP Linear Walk Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Starting time: 9.30 a.m. Grid reference: SK 488829 Free of charge Finishing time: 11.30 a.m. Finishing time: 11.30 a.m. Starting time: 1.30 p.m. Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust Circular walk, no stiles but some steps Circular walk, no stiles Finishing time: 3.30 p.m. Free of charge Free of charge Circular walk, no stiles Walk led by RSPB Chesterfield Local Group Free of charge Boats & Boots from Retford Walk led by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council u Babworth o on Seth Ellis The small, but quintessentially English hamlet As Walk 5 above, but starting at 1 p.m. and finishing at 3.30 p.m. of Babworth was the birthplace of the Pilgrim Fathers, who were the early settlers of Plymouth, Massachusetts and founders of the New World. All 1) Retford Heritage Walk Saints Church dates back over 900 years and has As Walk 6 above, but starting at 2 p.m. and finishing significant connections to the Pilgrim story. The final at 3.30 p.m. stretch of our walk takes us over field edge tracks, To book go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk or ring 01246 345777 10 11 Tuesday 17th September

Full length walk stage 1 1% West Stockwith to Retford 1( Staveley Health Walk Come and join Chesterfield Borough Council’s Please note that if you book this walk you must also Staveley Health Walkers for a sociable stroll around do Stages 2 and 3 on Wednesday and Thursday. the local area. We will start at Staveley Hall for a This includes Misterton, some remote areas near stroll down to the , then take the Cuckoo Gringley, Drakeholes Tunnel and Clayworth. After and Trans-Pennine to walk back up into booking, please ring 01246 477569 if you would like Staveley, returning to Staveley Hall for refreshments to arrange to leave cars at the finish. and chat in the café. Suitable for those who are new to walking, would like to start to be more active or Distance: 15 miles would just like some fresh air in good company. Some Grading: Strenuous slopes and a few steps Starting point: West Stockwith Basin, Canal Lane, Thorpe Salvin, Lindrick Dale Distance: 2½ miles DN10 4ET and Turnerwood Grading: Easy Grid reference: SK 785945 1& Join us as we walk along one of the most beautiful Starting point: Staveley Hall, Staveley, S43 3TN Starting time: 10.00 a.m. parts of the canal, through woods, along a feeder Grid reference: SK 433749 Finishing point: Retford Town Lock, behind Retford channel and via the delightful hamlet of Turnerwood, Starting time: 10.15 a.m. Ranby, Babworth and Little Theatre, Wharf Lane, DN22 before returning to the Parish Oven. 6EN Finishing time: 11.30 a.m. 2! the Pilgrim Fathers Grid reference: SK 705807 Distance: 6 miles Circular walk, no stiles A circular walk, mostly on footpaths, taking in the Finishing time: 5.00 p.m. Grading: Moderate Free of charge historic Babworth Church, strongly associated with the Pilgrim Fathers, before crossing the East Coast Linear walk, no stiles Starting point: The Parish Oven, Worksop Road, Walk led by Chesterfield Borough Council Thorpe Salvin, S80 3JU Main Line in Retford and returning to Ranby along Free of charge the canal towpath. Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust Grid reference: SK 523810 Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Distance: 10 miles Grading: Easy Finishing time: 1.00 p.m. Wildlife Walk Circular walk 2) Starting point: Chequers Inn, Blyth Road, Ranby, Free of charge Drakeholes to Clayworth and back again. The DN22 8HT Misterton towpath along this stretch is grass/soil, the surface Grid reference: SK 651809 1^ Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust can be uneven in places. The walk is through the Starting time: 11.00 a.m. We will explore the local history, especially the Chesterfield Canal SSSI designated for its unique Victorian and Edwardian boom years of the village, brackish aquatic flora. We will be on the lookout for Finishing time: 3.00 p.m comparing the village now and then, using old wildlife along this beautiful, rural, stretch of canal. Circular walk, photographs. We will finish at All Saints Parish Church Hollingwood, Staveley and Free of charge which dates from the 13th century. The east window Distance: 6 miles 1* Poolsbrook Country Park Walk led by Retford U3A of the Holy Cross chapel was designed by John Grading: Gentle The walk will take in former industrial land, Piper and made by his glassmaker, Patrick Reyntiens, Starting point: Drakeholes Tunnel Depot, Wiseton famous for their work on Coventry Cathedral’s now green and restored, in an area where major Road, Drakeholes, DN10 5DF restored Baptistry window, one of the greatest developments are expected in next few years. We Grid reference: SK 706903 stained glass windows in the world. shall use the towpath on parts of the canal that are fully restored, undergoing restoration and areas Starting time: 11.00 a.m. Distance: 2 miles awaiting attention. The walk includes a little used Finishing time: 2.30 p.m. Grading: Gentle riverside path, a nature reserve and a country park. Circular walk, no stiles Starting point: Wharf Bridge, Wharf Road, Free of charge Misterton, DN10 4EE Distance: 9 miles Walk led by Canal & River Trust Grid reference: SK 768944 Grading: Moderate Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Starting point: Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works Road, Hollingwood, S43 2PF Finishing point: All Saints’ Church, DN10 4AL Grid reference: SK 415746 Finishing time: 12 noon Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Linear walk, no stiles Finishing time: 3.30 p.m. Free of charge Circular walk, No stiles Walk led by Misterton residents, David Seymour, local historian, and Hazel Brand Free of charge Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust To book go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk or ring 01246 345777 12 13 Wednesday 18th September

Boats & Boots - Lost Full length walk stage 2 Canal, River and Railway 2@ 2# Retford to Kiveton Park 2^ After a short trip on Hugh Henshall, we will use We will walk along the canal and the River Rother tracks, field paths and the towpath to discover the Please note that if you book this walk you must also finishing up at Barrow Hill Engine Shed, Britain’s last site of the former Oneslide Cut, an old hall with its do Stages 1 and 3 on Tuesday and Thursday. surviving working railway roundhouse, where an own ornamental canal and a local quarry which is This includes the delightful Giant’s Staircase of 22 optional guided tour will be available for £3. We will now a nature reserve, before returning via a long locks in just over a mile. see lots of beautiful flora and fauna as well as the disused canal for a longer cruise on Hugh Henshall. industrial heritage of this remarkable area. An expert Distance: 16 miles birdwatcher will accompany us. Distance: 2½ miles Grading: Strenuous Grading: Easy Starting point: Retford Town Lock, behind Retford Distance: 4 miles Starting point: Adjacent to Shireoaks Marina on Little Theatre, Wharf Lane, Grading: Moderate Marina Drive, Shireoaks, S81 8NQ DN22 6EN Starting point: Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Grid reference: SK 557809 Grid reference: SK 705807 Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Starting time: 9.15 a.m. Starting time: 10.00 a.m. S41 7JB Finishing time: 12.45 p.m. Finishing point: Dog Kennel Bridge, next to Kiveton Boats & Boots - Lost Canals Grid reference: SK 387729 Circular walk, including 1½ hours on the boat Park Station, Red Hill, S26 6NP 2% Starting time: 11.15 a.m. After a long cruise on Hugh Henshall, we will use £10 per person Grid reference: SK 507824 Finishing point: Barrow Hill Roundhouse, S43 2PR tracks, field paths and the towpath to discover a long Finishing time: 5.00 p.m. Grid reference: SK 413754 Walk led by the Chesterfield Canal Trust disused canal that served a local quarry which is now Linear walk, no stiles a nature reserve. We will go on to an old hall with its Finishing time: 1.00 p.m. Free of charge own ornamental canal, before visiting the site of the Linear walk, no stiles, some steps Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust former Oneslide Cut and returning via a short trip on Walk led by Chesterfield Cultural Education Hugh Henshall. Partnership Distance: 2½ miles Grading: Easy Gringley History Walk Starting point: The bridge over the canal next 2$ Drakeholes and Wiseton We will explore the Parish Church, Gringley Hall to Shireoaks Railway Station, 2& (once used as TB hospital), the school, the former Shireoaks Common, Shireoaks, S81 8LW We will walk to the hidden gem which is Drakeholes Methodist Church and School Room, the site of a and then along the towpath, passing under the Grid reference: SK 555811 Government Borstal and the canal from Gringley amazing Man Face Bridge. Further on we will leave Top Lock to Shaw Lock, returning to Finkle Street Starting time: 10.30 a.m. the canal and explore the delightful hamlet of and Beacon Hill, with views of the surrounding area, Finishing time: 2.00 p.m. Wiseton, passing its grand house, before returning via including Lincoln Cathedral, High Street, Horsewells Circular walk, including 1½ hours on the boat the towpath. and the Blue Bell Pub. £10 per person Distance: 4 miles Distance: 4½ miles Walk led by the Chesterfield Canal Trust Grading: Easy Grading: Moderate Starting point: The Manor House Nursery, Starting point: Gringley Parish Church, High Street, Gainsborough Road, Everton, Gringley-on-the-Hill, DN10 4RF DN10 5BW Grid reference: SK 736907 Grid reference: SK 696907 Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Starting time: 1.30 p.m. Finishing time: 12.30 p.m. Finishing time: 3.00 p.m. Circular walk, no stiles Circular walk Free of charge Free of charge Walk led by Gringley History Club Walk led by Gainsborough Health Walks

To book go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk or ring 01246 345777 14 15 Thursday 19th September

Mushrooms, Toadstools and Trees Top Pound and Giant’s Staircase Full length walk stage 3 2* Kiveton Park to Chesterfield 3@ Identification and more! We will meet at Worksop Railway Station and catch 3) the train to Kiveton Bridge. From there we will walk Please note that if you book this walk you must also Come on a delightful stroll through Hawk’s Wood and over the Norwood Tunnel and along the canal past do Stages 1 and 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Old Spring Wood to see what the fruits of autumn 32 locks back to Worksop. This includes 9 miles along the restoration route have to ofer. The walk will be led by Dr Patrick through Killamarsh and Renishaw and 6 miles along Harding, one of the country’s leading experts in Distance: 7 miles the restored canal and the River Rother. mushrooms & toadstools and the author of eight Grading: Easy books about wild flowers, trees, fungi and herbal Starting point: Worksop Railway Station, S81 7AG Distance: 15 miles medicine. Grading: Strenuous Brindley Loops Grid reference: SK 586798 Distance: 3 miles 3$ Starting point: Dog Kennel Bridge, next to Kiveton We will follow the forgotten original Brindley Loops Starting time: 9.30 a.m. Grading: Easy Finishing point: Worksop Town Centre, S80 1DX Park Station, Red Hill, S26 6NP which were cut of in the late 1800s by the creation Starting point: The Parish Oven, Worksop Road, Grid reference: SK 585792 Grid reference: SK 507824 of new railways. We will stop at industrial heritage Thorpe Salvin, S80 3JU sites along the way. Look out for nature and learn Finishing time: Starting time: 10.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Grid reference: SK 523810 how the River Rother is being restored to create a Linear walk, no stiles Finishing point: Waterside gates, Holbeck Close, Chesterfield, S41 7XH Starting time: 10.30 a.m. more wildlife-rich river. Free of charge, but train fare needed Finishing time: 1.00 p.m. Grid reference: SK 387715 Distance: 2.5 miles Walk led by Worksop Ramblers Linear walk, no stiles Finishing time: 5.00 p.m. Grading: Easy Free of charge Linear walk, no stiles Starting point: The public car park just south of Free of charge Walk led by Dr Patrick Harding the Sitwell Arms Hotel, Main Road, Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust Renishaw, S21 3WF 2( Idle Valley Nature Reserve Grid reference: SK 444781 We will walk along the canal towpath and through Starting time: 1.00 p.m. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s Idle Valley Nature 3# Harthill Reservoirs Finishing time: 2.30 p.m. Reserve, with plenty of opportunity to watch the Canal, Coal and Canon Balls Circular walk, several stiles birds along the way. The Reserve covers an area 3! A pleasant, attractive walk around Harthill Reservoirs, known locally as “The Ponds”. There are three ponds Free of charge of 430 hectares and is one of the largest sites From Hollingwood Hub we shall walk a few metres and you can walk around just one, or two or all for nature conservation in the . It is to discuss the point where the Hollingwood Common Walk led by Don Catchment Rivers Trust three of them. The ponds are feeder reservoirs for particularly important for wetland birds and is well underground canal started and its uses. A short the Chesterfield Canal. Easy walking and the first used by both resident and migratory species, with section of road walking will take us to Ringwood Park pond has a solid path suitable for wheelchairs and 251 species having been recorded so far. We will then on to Westwood to access the disused rail bed, pushchairs. encounter a variety of diferent habitats including extending between Arkwright and Poolsbrook, at 3% Bluebank Bat Walk open water, woodland and scrub. Bower Plantation. A short walk along the rail bed will Distance: 1-3 miles Bring your torch and come along and turn bat take us to the approximate location of the old Adelphi Grading: Gentle detective. We will walk the canal towpath looking Distance: 6 miles Iron Works where its connection with the canal will Starting point: The public car park, Woodall Lane, for signs and sounds of these fascinating night Grading: Easy (slow - bird watching) be discussed. On then to Duckmanton, Poolsbrook Harthill, S26 7YQ flying creatures. Bat detectors provided. Walkers are Starting point: Retford & Worksop Boat Club, and Woodthorpe before dropping down to the welcome to join us for refreshments in the pub after Grid reference: SK 492806 Clayworth Common, Clayworth, Norbriggs Cutting to discuss this section’s connection the walk. DN22 9AJ with the canal. We shall then return to Hollingwood Starting time: 10.30 a.m. Grid reference: SK 731877 Hub via the canal towpath. Finishing time: 11.30 - 12.30 p.m. Distance: 2 miles Circular walk, no stiles Grading: Gentle Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Distance: 10 miles Finishing time: 3.00 p.m. Free of charge Starting point: Car park next to the Mill Pub, Grading: Moderate Station Road, , S43 1LT Circular walk Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust Starting point: Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works Road, Grid reference: SK 392737 Free of charge Hollingwood, S43 2PF Starting time: 7.30 p.m. Walk leaders are members of Chesterfield Canal Grid reference: SK 415746 Finishing time: 9.00 p.m. Trust, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and RSPB Starting time: 10.0 a.m. Circular walk, no stiles Finishing time: 4.00 p.m. Free of charge Circular walk Walk led by Derbyshire County Council Countryside Free of charge Service Walk led by Chesterfield Ramblers

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Boats & Boots from Shireoaks Boats & Boots from Tapton 3^ Boats & Boots from Shireoaks 3( Misterton and West Stockwith 4! Joining the canal at Wharf Bridge, we will walk along Take a walk along this beautiful stretch of canal to We will walk up the towpath from Shireoaks to the towpath to West Stockwith Marina, where the the Bluebank Pools Local Nature Reserve. Then board Turnerwood and then follow the canal’s feeder canal meets the River Trent. We will follow the Trent the boat for your return cruise through two locks to channel along Anston Brook to South Anston. to the River Idle, taking its bank to Misterton Soss the Visitor Centre. Watch for wildlife and enjoy the Returning to the canal at Thorpe Bridge, we will go and thence back via the canal. canal from the water and towpath. down the towpath to Turnerwood to board the boat for a cruise back through eight locks to Shireoaks. Distance: 3½ miles There is space for two wheelchairs on the boat and Grading: Easy the towpath is wheelchair friendly. Distance: 7 miles Starting point: The Pantry, 27 Grovewood Road, Distance: 2 miles Grading: Moderate Misterton, DN10 4EF Grading: Easy Starting point: Shireoaks Marina, Marina Drive, Grid reference: SK 769940 Starting point: Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford Shireoaks, S81 8NQ Starting time: 1.30 p.m. Lane, Chesterfield, S41 7JB Grid reference: SK 557809 Finishing time: 3.00 p.m. Grid reference: SK 387729 Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Boats & Boots from Shireoaks Circular walk Starting time: 2.00 p.m. Finishing time: 2.30 p.m. 3* Free of charge Finishing time: 4.00 p.m. Circular cruise/walk We will cruise through eight locks up to Turnerwood Walk led by Gainsborough Health Walks Circular cruise/walk, no stiles £7 per person where we will alight and follow the canal’s feeder channel along Anston Brook to South Anston. We will £7 per person Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust then return to the canal at Thorpe Bridge and walk Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust down the towpath to Shireoaks. Distance: 7 miles 4) Boats & Boots from Tapton Lock Hollingwood and Poolsbrook Grading: Moderate We will board the boat and cruise through two locks 3& Circular Starting point: Shireoaks Marina, Marina Drive, to the Bluebank Pools Local Nature Reserve. Here Shireoaks, S81 8NQ Starting from Hollingwood Hub, we follow the you disembark for a lovely stroll back to the Visitor canal to Staveley Town Basin. Then we pick up the Grid reference: SK 557809 Centre. Watch for wildlife and enjoy the canal from Arkwright before turning of to Poolsbrook Starting time: 11.00 a.m. the water and towpath. Country Park. Here we take a cofee break using the Finishing time: 3.30 p.m. There is space for two wheelchairs on the boat and café and toilet facilities. Those wishing to go the Circular cruise/walk the towpath is wheelchair friendly. extra mile can walk around the lake returning to collect anyone enjoying an extended break before £7 per person Distance: 2 miles retracing our steps. We turn of the trail to walk past Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust Grading: Easy Staveley Church picking up a path down to the canal Starting point: Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford via Constitution Hill bridge to return to Hollingwood Lane, Chesterfield, S41 7JB Hub. Grid reference: SK 387729 Distance: 7 miles Starting time: 2.00 p.m. Grading: Easy Finishing time: 4.00 p.m. Starting point: Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works Road, Circular cruise/walk, no stiles Hollingwood, S43 2PF £7 per person SK 415746 SK 415716 Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Finishing time: 1.15 p.m. Circular walk Free of charge Walk led by Dronfield Footpaths and Bridleways

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4@ Railway Ramble 4$ The Canal around Killamarsh 4% Children’s Walk from Tapton Lock Take the train to Retford for a delightful linear walk Before setting of we shall take a look at an Join one of our rangers for this discovery walk from following the Cuckoo Way beside the canal from exhibition of plans for the restoration of the canal in Tapton Lock. We’ll have fun activities, discover what Retford to Worksop. A shorter option is to leave the area. The walk will include unrestored lengths of lives in the water and learn a bit about how the canal after 5 miles at Ranby to catch a bus to Retford or towpath, potential new routes around obstructions works. Children need to make sure that they bring an Worksop. and a section of the River Rother where the Trust adult for this family friendly walk. has aspirations for a brand new canal to the centre of Distance: 10 miles Rotherham. We shall visit Rother Valley Country Park, Distance: 2 miles Grading: Moderate the hidden gem of Norwood locks and take a look at Grading: Gentle Starting point: Retford railway station, Station the historic Norwood Tunnel. Starting point: Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford Road, Retford, S81 8NQ Lane, Chesterfield, S41 7JB Distance: 7 miles Grid reference: SK 701803 Grid reference: Grading: Moderate SK 387729 Starting time: 9.45 a.m. Starting point: Killamarsh Leisure Centre, Stanley Starting time: 11.00 a.m. Finishing point: Worksop railway station, S81 7AG Street, Killamarsh, S21 1EL Finishing time: 1.00 p.m. Grid reference: SK 586798 Grid reference: SK 457811 Circular walk, no stiles Finishing time: 3.00 p.m. Starting time: 10.30 a.m. Free of charge Linear walk, no stiles Finishing time: 3.00 p.m. Walk led by Derbyshire County Council Countryside Free of charge Circular walk Service Walk led by Penistone Line Partnership Free of charge (01522 534655) Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust 4^ An introduction to Geocaching A steady stroll along the Chesterfield Canal from Shireoaks, Lindrick Dale and Ranby to Lady Bridge on Sutton Lane and back. This 4# Turnerwood Heritage Walk walk is for people who would like to experience From Shireoaks Marina, we will walk into the village the hobby of Geocaching with some experienced and pick the canal up for a short section. After players. Geocaching is for all ages from 1 to 100. crossing fields to woodland and Lindrick Dale, You will need a pen, some tweezers and possibly a we will take a footpath back to the canal taking smartphone with 3G access though none of these in Turnerwood Locks. Just before we get back to items are compulsory. Shireoaks, we will again leave the canal for the Distance: 6 miles, or 3 miles if you stop at Lady village, then back to the canal to return to the marina. Bridge (DN22 8JS) Distance: 5 miles Grading: Gentle Grading: Moderate Starting point: Ranby Oaks bench on Blyth Road, DN22 8HZ Starting point: Shireoaks Marina, Marina Drive, (opposite Ranby Village Hall) Shireoaks, S81 8NQ Grid reference: SK 649812 Grid reference: SK 557809 Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Starting time: 12 noon Finishing time: 1.00 p.m. Finishing time: 3.00 p.m. Circular walk Circular walk, no stiles £3 collected on the day for Creswell Heritage Trust Free of charge Walk led by Creswell Heritage Trust

To book go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk or ring 01246 345777 20 21 Sunday 23rd September South Anston, Lindrick Dale 5) Restoration Walk 5@ Boats & Boots from Retford 4& and Shireoaks We will walk the gap in the Chesterfield Canal As Walk 48 above, but starting at 1 p.m. and finishing This is part of the canal that starts to climb uphill that has yet to be restored. We will stop at regular at 3.30 p.m. towards Kiveton. We all know that canals need intervals to talk about the proposed restoration plans. assistance to go up hill and this section of the canal After booking, please ring 01246 477569 if you Retford Heritage Walk doesn’t disappoint with no fewer than 23 locks. would like to arrange to leave cars at the finish. 5# The canal also meanders through some very pretty As Walk 49 above, but starting at 2 p.m. and finishing Distance: 9 miles sections of woodland. We leave the canal and head at 3.30 p.m. towards South Anston and the beautiful Anston Grading: Moderate Stones Wood. These woods cover 83 acres and are Starting point: Kiveton Waters, Hard Lane, Kiveton, described as the finest limestone native woodland S26 6NA in the North of England. Crossing the A57 we head Grid reference: SK 495824 for Lindrick Dale using footpaths over the golf Starting time: 10.00 a.m. course, before heading back to the canal and down to Finishing point: Staveley Town Basin, Eckington Shireoaks. Road, Staveley, S43 3XZ Distance: 8 miles Retford Heritage Walk Grid reference: SK 435751 4( Finishing time: 3.00 p.m. Grading: Easy Led by experienced guides from the Retford Civic Starting point: Shireoaks Marina, Marina Drive, Society, we will take in the magnificent Market Linear walk Shireoaks, S81 8NQ Square with its range of Georgian buildings, Cannon Free of charge Grid reference: SK 557809 Square, local Churches and other historic buildings Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust Starting time: 9.30 a.m. before passing through the award-winning Kings’ Finishing time: 1.30 p.m. Park for a meander along the Chesterfield Canal which then crosses over the River Idle!. Circular walk Free of charge Distance: 2 miles Norwood Tunnel and the Giant’s Walk led by Worksop Ramblers Grading: Gentle 5! Staircase Starting point: Bay Tree Restaurant car park, We will start with a short train ride from Shireoaks 86 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6AS to Kiveton Park. We will then visit the Eastern Portal Grid reference: SK 706807 of the Norwood Tunnel before walking along the top Starting time: 10.00 a.m. pound and then descending the Thorpe Lock flight. Boats & Boots from Retford After a short stop for refreshments at Turnerwood, 4* Finishing time: 11.30 a.m. we will explore the Branclife Feeder. After returning We will board the boat for a cruise up to the Gate Circular walk, no stiles but some steps to Turnerwood, we will make our way back to Inn at Clarborough through a wide lock, then alight Free of charge Shireoaks. and continue along the canal for around half a mile before ascending to Lover’s Walk. We will then go Distance: 8 miles to Clarborough, passing St John the Baptist Church, Grading: Moderate which dates back to 1260. Another ascent will take Starting point: Shireoaks Marina, Marina Drive, us on to The Baulk for sweeping views west towards Shireoaks, S81 8NQ Retford, before heading back to the Hop Pole. Grid reference: SK 557809 Distance: 4 miles Starting time: 10.50 a.m. Grading: Easy Finishing time: 3.50 p.m. Starting point: The Hop Pole, 96 Welham Road, Circular walk Retford, DN22 6UG Free of charge, but train fare needed Grid reference: SK 717818 Walk led by Chesterfield Canal Trust Starting time: 10.00 a.m. Finishing time: 12.30 p.m. Circular cruise/walk £7 per person Walk led by Retford U3A.

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