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East Retford (Unparished)

Wooden Bridge Over River – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

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East Retford (Unparished)

Wooden Bridge Over River – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Wooden Bridge Over River – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

01:57

27.1km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 207 m

After 27.0 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.3 km

Bird Watching Hide at Langford Lowfields

Highlight • Lake

Good spot for watching the wildfowl.

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17.7 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This reserve consists of a beautiful 450ha network of lakes, wetland, grassland and scrub. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife and is recognised as one of the …

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18.2 km

Idle Bridge Over the River Idle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Relic from the past, bridge over the River Idle. Formerly allowing heavy machinery access to the old gravel pits. Just off the footpath, the bridge now ends in a field, but nice elevated views up & down the river.

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22.4 km

Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

25.6 km

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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27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

7.20 km

4.00 km

1.89 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.62 km

3.85 km

2.02 km

2.00 km

1.80 km

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

2°C

11 %

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