Section 10 of 13, Robin Hood Way
Holbeck to Hardwick
9.2 miles (14.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 544 734. Finish: SK 635 755. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 131 m of climbing and 163 m of descent; highest point 101 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Holbeck.
- Bus stops
- Main Gates Lodge, 530 m from the start. Directions SK 549 734Dukeries Garden Centre, 710 m from the start. Directions SK 546 741Dukeries Garden Centre, 810 m from the start. Directions SK 548 741
- Car park
- Car park, 790 m from the start. Directions SK 548 741
Getting back
The section finishes at Hardwick.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Coach Park, 1.4 km away (Directions); Worksop station, 6.5 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 58%, paved or flagged 27%, earth, rock and mud 7%, grass 6%.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 4 kissing gates, 7 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 44 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 3.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Cafés
- Crags Edge Café, Holbeck: 1.4 miles in.National Trust Cafe, Hardwick: 8 miles in. Seats outside.The Harley Cafe, Holbeck: 2 miles in, about 250 m off the way.The Vine House Restaurant, Holbeck: 2.1 miles in, about 250 m off the way.The Woodshed Café & Bar, Manton: 6.2 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Central Bark Dog Cafe, Hardwick: 7.6 miles in, about 250 m off the way. Dogs welcome, seats outside.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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