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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Gedling
Newstead

Smooth Tarmac Road – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Newstead

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Gedling
Newstead

Smooth Tarmac Road – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Newstead

Moderate

10

riders

Smooth Tarmac Road – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Newstead

04:14

97.5km

520m

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: April 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.44 km

Linby Village Cross

Highlight • Monument

A picturesque village just outside north of Nottingham

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2

21.0 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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3

23.8 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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4

29.5 km

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

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5

29.8 km

Picnic Spot by the River Trent

Highlight • Rest Area

Great views of the River Trent

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6

36.4 km

Gibsmere to Fiskerton Riverside Cycle Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice cycle Lane running alongside the Trent.

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7

69.9 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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8

86.5 km

Blidworth Climb

Highlight • Climb

Dont hit the first section too hard; the worst is yet to come 😈

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B

97.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.5 km

12.6 km

3.54 km

1.67 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.6 km

23.7 km

149 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

76 %

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