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King's Ford on the River Maun – Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake loop from Walesby

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Newark And Sherwood
Walesby

King's Ford on the River Maun – Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake loop from Walesby

Hard

53

runners

King's Ford on the River Maun – Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake loop from Walesby

05:11

47.8km

310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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After 33.8 km for 234 m

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After 34.5 km for 995 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.11 km

King's Ford on the River Maun

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Derived from the Saxon 'Coningswath', meaning King's Ford, the old king's road between Blyth and Wellow once passed through here. The delightful crossing of the River Maun would have perhaps …

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9.88 km

Duncan Wood

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3

13.5 km

Lord George Bentinck was a talented politician who at one point was touted as a potential prime minister. Although this did not come to pass, he did sponsor Benjamin Disraeli's …

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4

21.0 km

Sunset over Creswell Crags

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Stunning sunset over Cresswell Crags

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5

21.0 km

Sometimes it gets busy here but walkers usually walk on the big wide path, if you're on a bike consider taking the small narrow path nearer to the lakeside for a smoother and less interrupted ride through the park.

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6

21.2 km

A beautiful limestone gorge and world heritage site, Creswell Crags and the caves found here are rich in natural history. As well as the remains of many prehistoric animals, the …

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7

21.2 km

Creswell Crags Café

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Bike rack next to cafe, ideal place to stop , secure bike and keep in view while getting a cofee and bacon roll!

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8

28.8 km

Clumber Park Archway

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A gorgeous quite lane through Clumber Park, passing under the estate archway and between established trees and grassy banks.

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35.3 km

Hardwick Wood

Forest

10

36.6 km

Bridge Over River Poulter

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Bridge replaced & reopened September 2023

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47.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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27.3 km

7.56 km

6.21 km

5.96 km

495 m

171 m

107 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

7.95 km

6.34 km

5.71 km

5.10 km

4.50 km

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Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

88 %

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