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RETFORD CEMETERY

13 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Lincolnshire)Cycling route

The National Byway in Lincolnshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway Retford LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Westfield Roadbridleway · 242 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 242 mSurface gravelPath type: track

About this nature reserve

Retford Cemetery is a 13-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in Bassetlaw, East Midlands. This green space offers a tranquil setting with mature trees and wildlife such as birds and small mammals, providing a place for quiet reflection and walking.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Chesterfield Canal by Retford Cemetery

Chesterfield Canal by Retford Cemetery

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