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Newark And Sherwood
Thurgarton

Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Thurgarton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Newark And Sherwood
Thurgarton

Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Thurgarton

Moderate

4.5

(2)

32

riders

Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Thurgarton

02:36

56.5km

210m

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: May 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.89 km for 155 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 km

Picnic Spot by the River Trent

Highlight • Rest Area

Great views of the River Trent

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2

2.75 km

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

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3

8.78 km

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

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4

9.05 km

Gunthorpe Bridge to East Bridgford Back Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sweet little back road from Gunthorpe bridge to East Bridgford. Traffic free to the west, access only at the eastern end, so very quiet. Great way of avoiding the main …

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5

41.1 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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6

41.3 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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7

54.0 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.

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B

56.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.0 km

3.66 km

2.74 km

2.70 km

830 m

672 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

11.0 km

994 m

665 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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