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Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Newark Castle Ruins – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Newark on Trent

Mountain biking trails

Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Newark Castle Ruins – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Newark on Trent

Moderate

5.0

(1)

4

riders

Newark Castle Ruins – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Newark on Trent

02:13

38.2km

120m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.95 km for 145 m

After 35.8 km for 272 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.86 km

Riverside Path by Newark Castle

Highlight • Trail

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

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2

2.02 km

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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3

2.21 km

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

2.97 km

The Bike Chain

Highlight • Cafe

lovely coffee shop, made for cyclists, bike racks, covered outdoor seating, great coffee and cakes

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5

7.63 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight • Trail

6

11.9 km

RSPB Langford Lowfields Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely little spot to stop for quick beak.

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23.0 km

High Spring

Forest

23.3 km

Low Sprint

Forest

9

27.4 km

Stapleford Wood

Highlight • Forest

Take drinks and food and cross drive all woods ;)

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10

35.9 km

Riverside Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice place by the river to stop mid ride.

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B

38.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

6.78 km

5.67 km

3.69 km

1.17 km

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

11.3 km

3.91 km

3.09 km

1.42 km

1.41 km

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Elevation

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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