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East Retford (Unparished)

Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

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East Retford (Unparished)

Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

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Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

01:09

19.4km

70m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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351 m

St Michael the Archangel's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St Michael the Archangel's Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England.

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7.82 km

Bluebell Inn

Highlight • Pub

Kids, dogs and muddy boots welcome!

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9.13 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

9.37 km

Linghurst Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

This is an area of old quarrying which was rejuvenated into a series of lakes and wetland area. Now managed by the parish council of Lound it's a small nature reserve.

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9.64 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural

Viewing area just off the Chain Bridge Lane, perfect for birdwatchers, panoramic views of the wetlands in the Northern half of the Idle Valley Nature Reserve

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10.0 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

"Off-Road" dusty (in summer) gravel road, accessible by car and wide enough to park on. Cuts across the middle of the Nature Reserve giving access to the heart of it.

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10.3 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Riverside Path

Highlight • Natural

Bank side ride of River Idle to Tiln. Grassed hard pan wheel tracks in the summer. Gates to lift over at beginning and end.

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14.4 km

Country Track Over Railway Lines

Highlight • Cycleway

19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

3.15 km

2.24 km

999 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.61 km

7.21 km

2.83 km

1.37 km

353 m

Elevation

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Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

St Michael the Archangel's Church

Bluebell Inn

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Linghurst Lakes Nature Reserve

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Viewpoint

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Riverside Path

Country Track Over Railway Lines

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