Newark Castle Ruins – Doddington Hall and Gardens loop from Hykeham

Newark Castle Ruins – Doddington Hall and Gardens loop from Hykeham

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Newark Castle Ruins – Doddington Hall and Gardens loop from Hykeham

04:12

92.3km

270m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 86.6 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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47.4 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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51.3 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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60.8 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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60.9 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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61.6 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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75.1 km

St Helena's Church, South Scarle

Highlight • Religious Site

A Grade I listed church dating from the 12 century. The church has a small pipe organ by T.H. Nicholson.

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86.7 km

Doddington Hall and Gardens

Highlight • Cafe

Doddington Hall was built between 1593 and 1600. It is said to be haunted 'by a girl who threw herself from the roof whilst being pursued by a lustful squire'. …

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86.9 km

Giant Lincoln Cycle Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cycle cafe. Good coffee and fantastic carrot cake!. Open all week. Can get busy on Saturdays and Sundays. Ambassador led bike rides every Sat & Sun in the local area.

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