Farndon Willow Holt Nature Reserve and riverside walk to Newark-upon-Trent

Hiking trails & Routes

Farndon Willow Holt Nature Reserve and riverside walk to Newark-upon-Trent

Moderate

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Farndon Willow Holt Nature Reserve and riverside walk to Newark-upon-Trent

03:09

12.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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708 m

Farndon Willow Holt Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The Nature Reserve at Farndon is one of very few remaining survivors of the working willow holts that were found in many villages alongside the River Trent.

The site at …

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7.00 km

View of Newark Castle from Riverside Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riverside Park hosts a range of local events, from music concerts to food fairs and funfairs.

It also contains a number of pieces of public art including a gnomon sundial, …

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8.52 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Newark Castle has weathered many historic storms. After the British Civil War, it was deliberately vandalised and as it stands now, partially destroyed, it acts as a reminder of Newark's …

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

762 m

730 m

452 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

3.20 km

2.98 km

503 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 7 November

10°C

6°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

May 15, 2025,Newark to Farndon Willow Holt Nature Reserve

urban hike whilst waiting for the car to be serviced ... surprising how many little gems can be found starting from one of the biggest industrial estates in the country.... last 30 mins spent watching trains at newark northgate😂