Althorpe Bridge – St Mary's Church, Broughton loop from Messingham

Yorkshire And The Humber

Messingham

Althorpe Bridge – St Mary's Church, Broughton loop from Messingham

Moderate

riders

Althorpe Bridge – St Mary's Church, Broughton loop from Messingham

02:10

52.9km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 12.4 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.45 km

View of the River Trent at East Butterwick

Highlight • River

Walking boots required

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8.27 km

Sunrise Over the River Trent

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Trent is the third-longest river in the United Kingdom. Its source is in Staffordshire, on the southern edge of Biddulph Moor. It flows through and drains the North Midlands. …

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12.5 km

Althorpe Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Pretty old industrial bridge!

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13.1 km

Gunness Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Small shop but has everything you could want. £1 card limit is a godsend when you forget to buy water. Believe there is an instant coffee machine if you need a warm up but plenty of sugar on sale!

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18.5 km

Disused Railway Line and Tunnel on Trent Valley Way

Highlight • Historical Site

Good for a little explore.

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41.0 km

Nanny Anne's Traditional Sweets

Highlight • Cafe

A great shop to try after you've finished your walk. In this shop you can find traditional sweets, snacks, hot drinks and homemade milkshakes.

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41.1 km

St Mary's Church, Broughton

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary’s Church can safely be dated from 1066, although the tower is possibly earlier, giving evidence that there has been a centre of Christian worship in Broughton for over …

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41.2 km