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Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Lowdham

Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Lowdham

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Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Lowdham

03:29

79.7km

370m

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: March 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.70 km

View of the River Trent from Hoveringham Road

Highlight • River

Nice spot by the river to have a minute and enjoy the view

Tip by

4.00 km

Picnic Spot by the River Trent

Highlight • Rest Area

Great views of the River Trent

Tip by

10.7 km

Gibsmere to Fiskerton Riverside Cycle Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice cycle Lane running alongside the Trent.

Tip by

34.1 km

New Park Wood

Forest

41.3 km

Laxton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Agriculture. The last remaining open field system in the UK.

Tip by

43.0 km

Laxton Hill Road

Highlight • Cycleway

A lovely, quiet stretch of road that heads into Laxton.

Tip by

43.8 km

Kneesall Wood

Forest

50.8 km

Daffodil Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely new coffee shop/tearoom in Eakring in tiny industrial development. Outside seating and quality coffee.

Tip by

59.8 km

Kirklington to Southwell Back Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice quiet back lane from Kirklington to Southwell. Reg Taylor’s have a great tearoom and swannery at the Southwell end!

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77.7 km

The Old Forge

Highlight • Historical Site

This fine old blacksmiths forge dates back to 1845 and has a horseshoe surrounding the entrance. It's a Grade II listed building.

Tip by

79.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.2 km

8.12 km

831 m

557 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.3 km

22.3 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Lowdham

View of the River Trent from Hoveringham Road

Picnic Spot by the River Trent

Gibsmere to Fiskerton Riverside Cycle Lane

Laxton Village

Laxton Hill Road

Daffodil Tearoom

Kirklington to Southwell Back Lane

The Old Forge

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