Section 9 of 13, Robin Hood Way
Edwinstowe to Holbeck
6.2 miles (9.9 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 598 694. Finish: SK 544 734. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 101 m of climbing and 92 m of descent; highest point 75 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Edwinstowe.
- Car park
- Car park (free), 910 m from the start. Directions SK 604 701
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Rufford Avenue, 1.5 km away (Directions); Shirebrook station, 6.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Holbeck. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Main Gates Lodge, 530 m from the finish. Directions SK 549 734Dukeries Garden Centre, 710 m from the finish. Directions SK 546 741Dukeries Garden Centre, 810 m from the finish. Directions SK 548 741
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 53%, gravel and tracks 34%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 57% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 8 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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