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Newark Castle Ruins – The Bike Chain loop from Newark Northgate

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Newark Castle Ruins – The Bike Chain loop from Newark Northgate

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Newark Castle Ruins – The Bike Chain loop from Newark Northgate

01:37

6.34km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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362 m

Newark Market

Highlight • Historical Site

Newark’s market place is overlooked by the Georgian Town Hall. The town has become famous for its six annual antiques fairs, held at Newark County Showground, and thousands of antique …

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2.44 km

Riverside Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice place by the river to stop mid ride.

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3.35 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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3.76 km

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent is a parish church in the Church of England in Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. There has been a church on this site for nearly 1,000 years.

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4.07 km

Palace Theatre and National Civil War Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

1920s-era building for comedy, drama, musicals and community shows, mostly for one night only.

Museum dedicated to the 17th-century Civil Wars featuring diverse exhibits & living history events.

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4.54 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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5.68 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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6.34 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

659 m

430 m

341 m

149 m

Surfaces

1.68 km

1.55 km

1.49 km

1.28 km

221 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

24°C

11°C

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Newark Castle Ruins – The Bike Chain loop from Newark Northgate

Newark Market

Castle

Riverside Tea Room

Riverside Path by Newark Castle

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent

Palace Theatre and National Civil War Centre

Newark Castle Ruins

The Bike Chain

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