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Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Gunthorpe

Hiking trails & Routes

Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Gunthorpe

Moderate

4.9

(19)

124

hikers

Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Gunthorpe

02:39

10.5km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

14 m

Gunthorpe Riverside and The Unicorn Hotel

Highlight • Settlement

Really beautifully maintained village with a lot of charm. Worth stopping for a snack by the bridge on the riverside.

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2

566 m

Gunthorpe Lock and Weir

Highlight • Structure

Gunthorpe Lock is one of the largest locks on the River Trent which was once a major trading route. It's still possible to see commercial barges, but now it's better known for great waterway walks.

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3

3.63 km

View of the River Trent from Hoveringham Road

Highlight • River

Nice spot by the river to have a minute and enjoy the view

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4

3.93 km

Picnic Spot by the River Trent

Highlight • Rest Area

Great views of the River Trent

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5

5.05 km

The Reindeer, Hoveringham

Highlight • Restaurant

nice restaurant

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6

6.31 km

Railway Pit Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Can be busy in summer with BBQs which may ruin the enjoyment a little.

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7

8.34 km

Pub

Highlight • Pub

B

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

2.02 km

526 m

390 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

3.74 km

2.05 km

544 m

292 m

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Friday 8 May

19°C

8°C

18 %

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