Linby Bike Trail – Waterfall at Newstead Abbey loop from Hucknall

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Linby Bike Trail – Waterfall at Newstead Abbey loop from Hucknall

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Linby Bike Trail – Waterfall at Newstead Abbey loop from Hucknall

04:21

56.6km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.02 km for 199 m

After 48.5 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.41 km

Linby Village Main Street

Highlight • Settlement

There's a rumour that pancakes were invented in Linby when the villagers freed themselves from Danish conquerers but it's a bit doubtful to be honest. What it is today is …

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3.02 km

Linby Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of the SUSTRANS route 6 from Worksop to Nottingham, the Linby bike trail is a super handy gravel trail, pan-flat, that runs along the railway and takes you from …

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4.66 km

Freckland Wood

Forest

5.15 km

Linby Trail, Railway Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This is where you can go either to Newstead Villiage or follow cycle route 6 to Newstead Abbey.
This is very muddy in wet or after weather.

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7.03 km

Waterfall at Newstead Abbey

Highlight • Monument

Lovely feature in the grounds of Newstead Abbey.

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25.1 km

Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines

Highlight • Trail

Also known as the Viking Trail, this is a fairly family-friendly trail that skirts around the edge of the forest. It's not overly technical but you do need decent grip …

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29.8 km

Clipstone Forest

Forest

30.2 km

Sherwood Pines Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

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30.4 km

Sherwood Pines Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a drink and something to eat. And have banter with cyclists.

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41.6 km

Boundary Wood

Highlight • Trail

Boundary Wood is a lovely gravel section of NCN 6 that cuts through an 85-hectare (210 acres) woodland near Blidworth, managed by Forestry England. It features a mix of young …

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