Bawtry Forest Walks
Enjoy a walk around this expansive woodland area near the village of Bawtry in Yorkshire.
The walk starts in the town and follows Martin Lane north west through the countryside to reach the woods. Here you can follow a number of tracks through the peaceful woods and look out for a variety of flora and fauna.
You can continue your walking in the area by heading north to pick up the Doncaster Circular Walk at neighbouring Rossington.
Please scroll down for the full list of walks near and around Bawtry. The detailed maps below also show a range of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the area.
Bawtry Forest Ordnance Survey Map 
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Bawtry Forest Open Street Map 
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Bawtry Forest OS Map 
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Bawtry Forest Open Street Map 
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Walks near Bawtry
- Doncaster River Walk - A lovely riverside walk along the River Don from Doncaster to Conisbrough
- Doncastrian Way - Doncaster Circular Walk - This is a circular walk through the countryside and woodland around the Yorkshire town of Doncaster
- Tickhill - This short circular walk explores Tickhill Castle and the Mill dam walkway in the pretty little Yorkshire village.
- Daneshill Lakes - This easy walk takes you around the lovely Daneshill Lakes Nature Reserve near Retford
- Langold Lake Country Park - Enjoy woodland, wildlife meadows and two pretty lakes in this 300 acre country park near Worksop
- Conisbrough Viaduct - This south Yorkshire town is a fine place for a walk with a historic ruined castle, riverside trail and an impressive disused viaduct to visit.
- Sprotbrough Falls - This circular walk visits the popular Sprotbrough Falls and the Sprotbrough Canal before heading to the nearby Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve on the River Don, near Doncaster
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve - Follow a network of footpaths around this large nature reserve in Doncaster
- Sandall Beat Wood - Enjoy an easy walk around this pleasant area of woodland on the outskirts of Doncaster.
- Thrybergh Country Park - Enjoy a waterside walk around Thrybergh Reservoir in this beautiful country park in Rotherham.
- Wickersley Woods - This walk visits Wickersley Woods in South Yorkshire near Rotherham.
- Hatfield Moors - This expansive site of Special Scientific Interest is a great place for walks and wildlife
- Rothley - This village in Leicestershire is located in the National Forest area of the country
- Thorne Moors - This walk explores the Thorne Moors National Nature Reserve, the largest area of lowland raised peat bog in the UK.
Pubs/Cafes
The Ship is a nice place for some post walk refreshments. They serve good quality home-cooked food at reasonable prices. There is also a garden area to sit out in on warmer days. You can find them on Gainsborough Road at postcode DN10 6HT.
Dog Walking
The woods are a fine place for a dog walk. The Ship mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Photos
Bawtry forest. Edge of forest near martin lane end.
Path in Bawtry Forest
Clearing in Bawtry Forest
Bawtry town. The county boundary with Nottinghamshire runs just to the south of the town – the southernmost house on the Great North Road names itself "Number One Yorkshire".
The Courtyard, Bawtry
Swan Street, Bawtry
Track through Bawtry Forest
Farmland towards Bawtry Forest