The Pyewipe Inn – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Ruskington

The Pyewipe Inn – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Ruskington

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The Pyewipe Inn – Newark Castle Ruins loop from Ruskington

05:29

127km

310m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.4 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.9 km

Lincoln Longwool Sheep Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

On the Water Rail Way cycle path near Woodhall Spa are some Lincoln Longwool Sheep sculptures by Sally Matthews. Lincoln Longwools are a very old breed of sheep, and at …

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29.6 km

Birch Wood

Forest

40.7 km

Cow Sculptures on the Water Rail Way

Highlight • Structure

A fun sculpture that's ageing well

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49.1 km

Brayford Pool

Highlight • Settlement

Brayford Pool is England's oldest inland harbour, that was originally used as a port by the Romans – who connected it to the River Trent by constructing the Foss Dyke. …

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52.0 km

The Pyewipe Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Pyewipe Inn, alongside the Fossdyke Canal Trail is the perfect location for those who prefer more relaxed scenery to enjoy a leisurely meal and pint with, compared to the …

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57.3 km

The Dukeries Trail

Highlight • Trail

A view of the Dukeries Trail. This part as you can see is hard standing. After Harby the route is Ash Path / mud. This point is close to an …

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60.5 km

All Saints' Church, Harby

Highlight • Other

Construction on the current church started in 1874 and was consecrated on 2 August 1877. The original church at Harby was endowed with a chantry chapel by King Edward I …

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61.0 km

Harby

Highlight • Settlement

The most Eastern Village in Nottinghamshire

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85.6 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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119 km