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East Retford (Unparished)

Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Eaton

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East Retford (Unparished)

Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Eaton

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Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Eaton

02:19

30.7km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.8 km for 200 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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963 m

River Idle

Highlight • River

Small area not very deep, good for dogs if they want a quick dip.

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9.73 km

View of Doughty's Pit

Highlight • Lake

lake on a bridal path. cannot get closer due to it been private land which is a shame

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13.0 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

13.7 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This reserve consists of a beautiful 450ha network of lakes, wetland, grassland and scrub. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife and is recognised as one of the …

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15.2 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Riverside Path

Highlight • Natural

Bank side ride of River Idle to Tiln. Grassed hard pan wheel tracks in the summer. Gates to lift over at beginning and end.

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19.2 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

"Off-Road" dusty (in summer) gravel road, accessible by car and wide enough to park on. Cuts across the middle of the Nature Reserve giving access to the heart of it.

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23.2 km

Idle Bridge Over the River Idle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Relic from the past, bridge over the River Idle. Formerly allowing heavy machinery access to the old gravel pits. Just off the footpath, the bridge now ends in a field, but nice elevated views up & down the river.

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30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

11.3 km

3.57 km

1.80 km

501 m

389 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

10.1 km

4.28 km

3.11 km

103 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

24°C

9°C

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Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Eaton

River Idle

View of Doughty's Pit

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Sutton Park

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Riverside Path

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Idle Bridge Over the River Idle

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