I walked from the Cemetery to the town centre. The market had closed and the Council workers were taking down the stalls. I remember the Market Square, from my first lorry driving job. This was my area delivering for Nestle. I also made a stop here when I was on a long walk. I arrived at lunchtime and decided to call it a day. The lady in the Tourist Information found me a B & B. I went there and dropped my rucksack off then had a meander around the town.
St Swithuns is a fabulous church in the centre of Retford.
Come and have a look inside with me.
I didn't have long in Retford. I set off back, out of the town on the A620. About half a mile down the road I turned off right and followed a footpath to Babworth. This is the church there.
I joined a wide track, passed a wood, and joined the canal back to Ranby. The walk was 10 miles as checked on Bikehike.co.uk. You can see on the map that I have done a few walks in this area now.
I've had a nice day today. Started a new crafty project, and did a five mile local walk.
Memories. It's Truck Racing at Brands Hatch this weekend. I went to this event in 1985, soon after I started the Lady Truckers Club. In 1986 I made it the first official meet up place for our members. It was great to meet the ladies in person.
That is some church!
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