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The Old Forge – Smooth Tarmac Road loop from Gedling Borough Council

The Old Forge – Smooth Tarmac Road loop from Gedling Borough Council

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5.0

(3)

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The Old Forge – Smooth Tarmac Road loop from Gedling Borough Council

01:10

27.7km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.95 km

Catfoot Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quieter alternative to Spring Lane, which tends to be driven like it's a motorway. Keep your brakes well fettled for the steep bit at the bottom.

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11.7 km

Magna Charta Pub & Grill

Highlight • Parking

A big roomy pup and grill, the Magna Charta has a big car park, it is easy to access from the main road. It looks like it will get busy serving meals

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13.3 km

St Laurence's Church, Gonalston

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the 14th century. It was rebuilt in 1843.

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13.8 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.

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14.1 km

Smooth Tarmac Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Do you like your roads quiet, flat and silky smooth? This couple of kilometres is for you!

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21.4 km

Bank Hill

Highlight • Climb

Good steady climb

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27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

1.71 km

879 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

3.42 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

28°C

11°C

2 %

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The Old Forge – Smooth Tarmac Road loop from Gedling Borough Council

Catfoot Lane

Magna Charta Pub & Grill

St Laurence's Church, Gonalston

The Old Forge

Smooth Tarmac Road

Bank Hill

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