Walk the River Idle by Train
Photo: Neil Theasby, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Geograph
The River Idle forms near Markham Moor in Nottinghamshire and flows north through Retford and Bawtry to the Trent at West Stockwith. Retford Low Level and Retford stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 2 stations within reach of the River Idle: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Idle runs about 31 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Idle train stations
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Idle, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retford Low Level | 7.0 mi and back | 14.5 mi | about 5 hours |
| Retford | 6.7 mi and back | 14 mi | about 4.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
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