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The Bike Chain – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Metheringham

Road cycling routes

The Bike Chain – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Metheringham

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The Bike Chain – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Metheringham

04:35

103km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 49.4 km for 86 m

After 87.6 km for 382 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.50 km

Long Wood

Forest

2

34.6 km

The Bike Chain

Highlight • Cafe

lovely coffee shop, made for cyclists, bike racks, covered outdoor seating, great coffee and cakes

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3

35.3 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Newark Castle ruins are set in lovely, formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of the castle which was partly destroyed in 1646 at the end of the English Civil War.

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4

35.4 km

Riverside Path by Newark Castle

Highlight • Trail

Flat piece of road that runs alongside the Trent. Newark town centre can be busy with cars so take care.

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5

40.0 km

The Old Roman Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Piercingly linear, it’s a really quiet and fast Roman road that flies into Newark.

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6

49.3 km

RAF Bomber Crash Memorial (1944)

Highlight • Monument

A memorial stone remembering the crews who lost their lives in a mid-air collision in 1944

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7

49.4 km

Caffe Velo Verde

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cafe! 100% cycle friendly (aside from the gravel to wear down your cleats). Located on the same site as an eco centre with lots of outside seating. Plenty of …

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8

72.7 km

View of the Valley from Gelston

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning view into the valley below from the tiny village of Gelston.

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9

79.9 km

The Crafty Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The tack room are now giving cyclists 10% off on food and drink!

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87.7 km

Cocked Hat Plantation

Forest

B

103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.4 km

4.83 km

3.88 km

841 m

733 m

167 m

Surfaces

68.5 km

33.4 km

568 m

334 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

22 %

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