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Newark

Newark Castle Ruins – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Newark Castle

Moderate

13

riders

Newark Castle Ruins – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Newark Castle

02:19

40.2km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 531 m for 145 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

603 m

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Newark Castle has weathered many historic storms. After the British Civil War, it was deliberately vandalised and as it stands now, partially destroyed, it acts as a reminder of Newark's …

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2

847 m

Flat piece of road that runs alongside the Trent. Newark town centre can be busy with cars so take care.

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3

905 m

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Newark Castle ruins are set in lovely, formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of the castle which was partly destroyed in 1646 at the end of the English Civil War.

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4

14.4 km

St. Peter's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Be prepared to climb a style and cross 100m of a grass field.

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5

17.0 km

Kingfisher Lodge

Highlight • Restaurant

Open Thursday mornings until 12:30, usual cooked breakfast, Home made cakes etc

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6

21.4 km

Caffe Velo Verde

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cafe! 100% cycle friendly (aside from the gravel to wear down your cleats). Located on the same site as an eco centre with lots of outside seating. Plenty of …

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7

31.7 km

Old Railway to Newark

Highlight • Trail

8

36.8 km

Balderton Lake

Highlight • Forest

Balderton Lake is a reclaimed sand and gravel pit which now also features a wooded area and grassland with walkways.

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B

40.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

7.27 km

3.70 km

2.09 km

157 m

154 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

7.73 km

399 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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14°C

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