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Nottinghamshire

Bestwood Village

Linby Bike Trail – Waterfall at Newstead Abbey loop from St. Albans

Bike touring routes & trails

Nottinghamshire

Bestwood Village

Linby Bike Trail – Waterfall at Newstead Abbey loop from St. Albans

Moderate

4.3

(3)

25

riders

Linby Bike Trail – Waterfall at Newstead Abbey loop from St. Albans

01:46

25.4km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 715 m for 119 m

After 2.59 km for 164 m

After 3.78 km for 303 m

After 15.0 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

710 m

Bestwood Country Park Paths

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

top notch, may have to watch out for horse riders

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2

2.67 km

Bestwood Colliery Winding Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bestwood Colliery Winding Engine House is an unique structure. Commissioned in 1873, it was steam driven and held a national record lifting speed of 30mph.

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3

8.29 km

Linby Village Main Street

Highlight • Settlement

There's a rumour that pancakes were invented in Linby when the villagers freed themselves from Danish conquerers but it's a bit doubtful to be honest. What it is today is …

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4

8.90 km

Linby Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of the SUSTRANS route 6 from Worksop to Nottingham, the Linby bike trail is a super handy gravel trail, pan-flat, that runs along the railway and takes you from …

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5

11.1 km

Linby Trail, Railway Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This is where you can go either to Newstead Villiage or follow cycle route 6 to Newstead Abbey.
This is very muddy in wet or after weather.

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6

12.9 km

Newstead Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful, super quiet road through the Abbey grounds. Mind the peacocks and the geese.

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7

13.0 km

Waterfall at Newstead Abbey

Highlight • Monument

Lovely feature in the grounds of Newstead Abbey.

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8

13.1 km

Newstead Abbey

Highlight • Monument

Lord Byron’s old gaff

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16.1 km

Ravenshead Wood

Forest

B

25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.92 km

6.37 km

685 m

534 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

4.57 km

2.73 km

1.86 km

1.71 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 18 May

18°C

9°C

94 %

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