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Newark Castle Ruins – Gannets loop from Newark Castle

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Newark Castle Ruins – Gannets loop from Newark Castle

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Newark Castle Ruins – Gannets loop from Newark Castle

01:56

18.6km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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410 m

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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468 m

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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772 m

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent is a parish church in the Church of England in Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. There has been a church on this site for nearly 1,000 years.

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935 m

Palace Theatre and National Civil War Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

1920s-era building for comedy, drama, musicals and community shows, mostly for one night only.

Museum dedicated to the 17th-century Civil Wars featuring diverse exhibits & living history events.

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13.7 km

Gannets

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to stop with seating inside and out

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18.0 km

Riverside Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice place by the river to stop mid ride.

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18.1 km

Castle

Highlight • Castle

18.2 km

View of Newark Castle from Riverside Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riverside Park hosts a range of local events, from music concerts to food fairs and funfairs.

It also contains a number of pieces of public art including a gnomon sundial, …

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18.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

6.19 km

2.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

1.69 km

1.39 km

814 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 29 June

23°C

14°C

51 %

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Newark Castle Ruins – Gannets loop from Newark Castle

Newark Castle Ruins

Riverside Path by Newark Castle

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent

Palace Theatre and National Civil War Centre

Gannets

Riverside Tea Room

Castle

View of Newark Castle from Riverside Park

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