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The Old Forge – The Old Wharf loop from Thurgarton

The Old Forge – The Old Wharf loop from Thurgarton

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The Old Forge – The Old Wharf loop from Thurgarton

04:28

101km

620m

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: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.75 km

View of the River Trent from Hoveringham Road

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

5.79 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.

Tip by

10.3 km

Gunthorpe Riverside and The Unicorn Hotel

Highlight • Settlement

Really beautifully maintained village with a lot of charm. Worth stopping for a snack by the bridge on the riverside.

Tip by

15.6 km

Upper Saxondale to Shelford Quiet Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

I often use this lane going from south of Upper Saxondale to Shelford then Gunthorpe. Once over the A52, it is a very quiet lane and delivers you to the Trent bridge with a minimum of traffic.

Tip by

16.2 km

Brickyard Plantation

Forest

28.7 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

Tip by

65.0 km

Manor Farm Café

Highlight • Cafe

large cafe area, ideal for big cycling groups

Tip by

79.7 km

Single Lane Climb to Clipston on the Wolds

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very few cars and a nice little climb

Tip by

88.6 km

View of Nottinghamshire from Shelford Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Shelford Road heading out of Radcliffe on Trent heading northeast towards Shelford. It's not much of a hill but it reaches just over 60m so you get a bit of a view back towards Nottingham and over the River Trent.

Tip by

101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.6 km

7.79 km

6.50 km

3.66 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

84.1 km

16.3 km

510 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

33°C

17°C

0 %

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The Old Forge – The Old Wharf loop from Thurgarton

View of the River Trent from Hoveringham Road

The Old Forge

Gunthorpe Riverside and The Unicorn Hotel

Upper Saxondale to Shelford Quiet Lane

The Old Wharf

Manor Farm Café

Single Lane Climb to Clipston on the Wolds

View of Nottinghamshire from Shelford Road

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