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Retford Golf Course

4 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 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
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Small White, Peacock +112 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Small White, Peacock +112 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
A Glimpse of Southern Clumber, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km

Clumber Lake, woodlands, history, wildlife. Clear paths, bridleways and woodland tracks. Some uneven surfaces. Not suitable for dogs, livestock in fields.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Clumber on the War Path Circular Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km

This walk is dedicated to the men of Clumber who served and died in the Great War (1914–1918). Mostly clear paths through woodland and heathland, with some sections on roads. Slight to moderate gradients, uneven terrain.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Clumber Park Livestock-Free Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km

Circular walk avoids areas of the park that may contain grazing livestock, so it's ideal for dog walking. Dog-friendly café, Central Bark. Generally good paths but may be muddy. For further details, please see Terrain section.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Robin Hood Way, Clumber ParkWalking route12.8 km

Robin Hood Way, Circular Walk. Varied path surfaces and some gentle ascents. Dogs are welcome, on leads in certain areas of the park.

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Robin Hood WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path across Retford Golf Course

Path across Retford Golf Course

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