Newark Castle Ruins – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Aslockton

Newark Castle Ruins – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Aslockton

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Newark Castle Ruins – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Aslockton

03:44

85.3km

350m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.3 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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22.0 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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41.1 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice views on a quiet road - awesome with a tailwind!

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53.1 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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68.4 km

Picnic Spot by the River Trent

Highlight • Rest Area

Great views of the River Trent

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68.7 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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74.7 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.

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75.0 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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