Ruskington to Rauceby Walk
River walk
A walk of about 6.5 to 7 miles along the River Slea from Ruskington station to Rauceby station. Take the train to Ruskington, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Rauceby.
- Distance
- 6.5 to 7 mi
- Time
- 2 to 2.5 hours
- Train back
- 37min
The walk
From Ruskington station, walk to the River Slea and follow the riverside path for 5.5 miles to Rauceby. Getting to and from the riverside path adds 1.1 miles away (about 1.5 miles on foot) in all.
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. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Rauceby back to Ruskington take from 37min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Ruskington from the cities
- NottinghamFrom 1hr 24min
- SheffieldFrom 1hr 48min
- LondonFrom 1hr 54min
- CambridgeFrom 2hr 8min
- LeicesterFrom 2hr 9min
- LeedsFrom 2hr 12min
- YorkFrom 2hr 26min
- NorwichFrom 2hr 33min
Good to know
How long is the Ruskington to Rauceby walk?
About 6.5 to 7 miles from station to station: 5.5 miles along the River Slea and 1.1 miles away (about 1.5 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Ruskington to Rauceby?
About 2 to 2.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Rauceby to Ruskington?
By train: the quickest journey from Rauceby back to Ruskington takes 37min.
How do you get to Ruskington by train?
Ruskington is 1hr 24min from Nottingham, 1hr 48min from Sheffield and 1hr 54min from London by train.