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Boundary Wood – The Inkpot loop from Rainworth

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Boundary Wood – The Inkpot loop from Rainworth

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Boundary Wood – The Inkpot loop from Rainworth

01:38

6.14km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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296 m

NCN Route 6 Graffiti Mural – Wind

Highlight • Structure

1.22 km

Boundary Wood

Highlight • Trail

Boundary Wood is a lovely gravel section of NCN 6 that cuts through an 85-hectare (210 acres) woodland near Blidworth, managed by Forestry England. It features a mix of young broadleaf trees, conifers, wildflower meadows and a small pond. It’s a great spot for year-round wildlife watching.

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1.22 km

National Cycle Network Sculpture and Pond

Highlight • Natural

2.31 km

Blidworth Miners Welfare Football and Cricket Club

Highlight • Rest Area

4.28 km

St. Simon and St. Jude's Church and War Memorial, Rainworth

Highlight • Monument

Nice looking church in Rainworth with a splendid memorial to the fallen.

The foundation stone for this brick church was laid on 23rd July 1938. The building was completed in 1939, and replaced an earlier, temporary structure. The architect was C E Howitt of Nottingham.

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4.52 km

Rufford Colliery Miners Memorial

Highlight • Monument

At the junction of Rufford Colliery lane and Kirklington Road in Rainworth is this fine memorial to all that gave their lives whilst working at the mine.

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4.56 km

The Inkpot

Highlight • Pub

Micro pub called The Inkpot, situated on kirklington road opposite Rufford colliery lane.

Opening hours:
Thursday 1800 - 2300
Friday 1200 - 2330
Sat. 1200 - 2330
Sun. 1200 - 2330
Closed all day Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Good range of craft beers & ciders

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6.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

1.70 km

810 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

1.43 km

524 m

516 m

146 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Boundary Wood – The Inkpot loop from Rainworth

NCN Route 6 Graffiti Mural – Wind

Boundary Wood

National Cycle Network Sculpture and Pond

Blidworth Miners Welfare Football and Cricket Club

St. Simon and St. Jude's Church and War Memorial, Rainworth

Rufford Colliery Miners Memorial

The Inkpot

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