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Oxton Bank Climb – Southwell Minster loop from Kirklington

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Oxton Bank Climb – Southwell Minster loop from Kirklington

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Oxton Bank Climb – Southwell Minster loop from Kirklington

02:52

44.9km

210m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.4 km for 184 m

After 39.5 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.7 km

Oxton Bank Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Biggest hill this side of Nottinghamshire, if you like that kind of thing. Long, slow drag from Southwell or punchy, steep ramp from Oxton.

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24.7 km

View of the River Trent from Hoveringham Road

Highlight • River

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

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24.8 km

Hoveringham Lancaster Aircrew Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Trent flows close to Hoveringham Road, this is a great place for a break to take in the views. If you don't mind a bit of gravel, the Trent Valley Way follows a bridleway along the bank here.

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30.3 km

Manor Farm Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely coffee and cakes and the garden is a great place to enjoy a break during a ride

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32.1 km

The Green

Highlight • Cafe

Located at the entrance to Bleasby caravan site this is a great little refreshment stop. Plenty of out door space and customers can use the caravan site toilet facilities.

Open 7 days 9:30-4:00

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38.3 km

Southwell Garden Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cycle friendly Cafe with bike racks.

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39.5 km

Southwell Minster Refectory Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little cafe spot in the heart of Southwell. Lovely location beside the Southwell Minster. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors, plus space to park bikes. Amazing cake selection and …

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39.6 km

Southwell Minster

Highlight • Religious Site

Southwell has a number of interesting historic buildings, such as the old coaching inn of the Saracen's Head and Burgage Manor, vacation spot for Lord Byron. Though the jewel in …

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44.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

6.44 km

5.28 km

1.42 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

6.26 km

2.14 km

272 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

20°C

12°C

80 %

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Oxton Bank Climb – Southwell Minster loop from Kirklington

Oxton Bank Climb

View of the River Trent from Hoveringham Road

Hoveringham Lancaster Aircrew Memorial

Manor Farm Tea Room

The Green

Southwell Garden Centre Café

Southwell Minster Refectory Café

Southwell Minster

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