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Summer Strolls In North Notts
Travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram explores a delightful little corner of North Notts...
Another one of my favourites, this is a wonderful little walk, with beautiful far reaching views over stunning North Nottinghamshire countryside, which is easily accessed from the market town of Retford. It is perfect for any season, but particularly beautiful through the springtime and summer months, where the hedgerows are bursting with wildlife, providing nesting opportunities and vital habitats for both farmland and woodland birds. I would recommend you take a camera and binoculars if you have them!
Our walk begins in Ordsall, which stands on the bank of the River Idle, an old farming village until the 20th century, it has seen many changes throughout the years as it has developed, grown and merged in to the town of Retford. The golf club, close to the start of this walk, was established in 1921 and has to be one of the most attractive courses in the county. I am not a golfer myself, but I am increasingly tempted to learn, it is such an idyllic setting. The woodland tracks and paths carve through the rolling landscaped parkland, pure tranquillity… It offers so many health benefits, as well as being pleasing to the eye! As we walk towards the tiny hamlet of Morton, notice the change in the landscape, the views are a delight, and surprisingly hilly. There is so much to see, from the pretty array of wildflowers, such as white campion, common mallow, and Cretan bryony, to the farmers busy working the land and livestock grazing the fields. Morton belongs to the parish of Babworth alongside the village of Ranby. Now predominately agricultural, it has an interesting history, synonymous with legendary highway men and royalty. It is believed that Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots, stayed at the Old Rushey Inn (now cottages) in 1503, whilst on her long journey to marry James IV King of Scotland.
There are no refreshment facilities along this walk, but plenty of lovely spots for a picnic, if you are taking your dog, make sure you keep it on the lead.
Respect the countryside code and enjoy! Happy Ramblings!
Directions
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We begin this lovely little walk by the entrance to Retford Golf Club on Brecks Road, in Ordsall. At the beginning of the track, turn left along a narrow path, keeping the houses to your left and the hedgerow to your right. Continue along until you reach a fingerpost, here turn right, following the track, with farmland on either side, until you reach a large tree. Here, follow the lane round to the right, you will see the golf course and wooded area ahead, with farmland to the left. As you reach to top of the lane, turn left and continue straight ahead (ignoring signposted routes to the right) until you reach a farm on your right. You will see a wooden gate, pass through the gate, making sure you close this behind you, and continue through the grassy area to the next gate, keeping the farm to your right. Proceed through the second gate to the end of the path, and turn right onto the Old London Road, be aware of light traffic and farm vehicles. Continue along the road passing the farm on your right and a row of red brick cottages to your left, you will see the railway crossing ahead. Just before the crossings, you will see a metal gate to your right, leading on to a track which runs through fields and rolling countryside. Proceed
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through the gate and continue along until you reach an intersection of paths. Take the track to the left and head towards the railway bridge. Go under the bridge and turn right at the tree, following the path up towards the golf course, keeping the railway to your right. Approach the course with caution following the clearly marked public footpath to the far right and follow the treelined pathway up a slight incline. Continue along this waymarked pathway until you reach the railway bridge on your right. Cross over the concrete bridge keeping to the waymarked route, continue through the course, being mindful of the golfers (be prepared to stop and wait if needed). The pathway is undulating, proceed along until you reach a fenced building on your right. Using the path to the far right, bear right and you will see a metal kissing gate ahead. Pass through the gate, this is the perfect spot to take a moment to admire the beautiful far reaching views. Follow the track downhill, bearing left with a slight ascent keeping the open fields to your right. Proceed along to its end where you reach your starting point.
The basics
Distance: 4.10 Miles Severity: Easy Gradient: Mostly flat. Approx time: 1 Hour 20 mins. Stiles: None but there are gates. Maps: Explorer 270 & 271. Path info: Paths, tracks, field edge paths, footpaths. Fields can get muddy, so appropriate footwear is required. Start point: Brecks Road, Outside Retford Golf Club - Roadside parking, please be respectful as residential area. DN22 7UA. Dog friendly: Yes, on lead – use caution on main roads and public areas. Public Toilets: No public toilets. Refreshments: Local shops for refreshments or perfect route for a picnic!
Gardens Are Re-opening
National Garden Scheme announces the reopening of gardens in England to visitors.
All funds raised will go to the charity’s Help Support Our Nurses campaign The National Garden Scheme is delighted to announce that some of its gardens in England will begin to reopen from June.
In order to comply with social distancing and other Government guidelines, all gardens will open in a system of prepurchased tickets for a timed slot at the visitor’s garden of choice. Tickets must be purchased via the National Garden Scheme website.
Numbers of visitors per timed slot will vary from garden to garden, depending on size. These and all other relevant details can be found at a garden’s entry on the website. Gardens will not offer teas or other refreshments, at some gardens where there is sufficient space, people will be allowed to bring their own picnics. All buildings will be closed and access to toilets will only be provided in an emergency and so long as it does not involve access to a house.
George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme comments, “We are delighted that we are able to open the gates of some of our gardens in England and welcome people. Right now our gardens are blossoming into their midsummer glories and so it is wonderful that our garden owners can share them with visitors.
“For the current period the opening system we are having to operate is quite different from a normal open day when people just turn up and pay at the gate. At the moment entry is only by pre-purchased ticket and not all the gardens are able to open, so visitors need to check details on our website. “While our gardens have all been closed we have run a very successful campaign, Help Support Our Nurses, drawing attention to the amazing work on the frontline of the Coronavirus crisis being done by the nursing charities we support. One hundred per cent of funds raised at gardens during the rest of 2020 will go to the Help Support Our Nurses campaign.
“While our gardens have been closed, garden owners have been making videos of their gardens which we have been posting weekly as Virtual Garden Visits and encouraging people to make donations. That library of more than 100 short films will continue to grow”.
You can book tickets for reopening gardens by visiting: www.ngs.org.uk. To view the Virtual Garden Visits go to: www.ngs.org.uk.
Nottinghamshire National Garden Scheme gardens open in July and August. We look forward to welcoming back garden visitors in Nottinghamshire, here are the gardens you can visit in July and August, please book your visit via our website. al gardens across England and
Wed 1 Jul, 6pm – 9.30pm Norwell Nurseries Woodhouse Road, Norwell. NG23 6JX - Combined with Hopbine Farmhouse. This jewel box of over 2500 beautiful and unusual plants is set out in one acre plantsman’s garden with many garden areas to explore and enjoy. Nationally renowned nursery open with rare plants for sale.
Hopbine Farmhouse Main Street, Ossington. NG23 6LJ. A small country garden in two parts, the south garden has a long herbaceous border with spring, summer and autumn planting with climbing roses, clematis and honeysuckle. The intimate walled garden has a full rose bed, a rose covered wall with clematis and hydrangea.
Sunday 5th July, 1.30pm – 4.30pm Thrumpton Hall Thrumpton, NG11 0AX Beautiful two acre garden surrounded by a C18 park bordered by a river. The gardens include rolling lawns, lakeside walks, flower borders, box bordered sunken herb garden and new pagoda. Visitors may bring picnics.
Sun 19 Jul, 10 - 4pm, Sun 26 Jul, Sun 9 Aug, 10 – 4pm The Old Vicarage Halam Hill, Halam. NG22 8AX Two acre hillside garden displaying artful eye for design and colour featuring many unusual plants and trees set against rolling backdrop of Nottinghamshire countryside. A real gem of a garden.
Sun 26 Jul, 1pm – 5pm 5A High Street Sutton on Trent. NG23 6QA Manicured lawns are the foil for this plantsman’s garden, with tropical areas and vibrant planting. Ponds run throughout the or call: 07979 700979.
plot, leading to woodland walks and fernery. Topiary links planting areas to great effect.
Park Farm Crink Lane, Southwell. NG25 0TJ Three acre garden remarkable shrubs and perennials, many rare or unusual. Spectacular views of the Minster across a wildflower meadow and ha-ha.
About the National Garden Scheme Founded in 1927 to raise funds for community nurses the National Garden Scheme has given away over £60million to nursing and health charities and is the largest single funder for many of its beneficiaries. The money is raised through the opening of exceptionWales. In 2019 the gardens raised £4 million. In 2020, 3,700 gardens were scheduled to open, but the current lockdown means that their gates have been closed for the first time in the charity’s history.
For more information please visit: www.ngs.org.uk Email: Julie.davison@ngs.org.uk for its extensive variety of trees,
Imagery courtesy of The National garden Scheme.
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