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Rufford Lake – Rufford Abbey and Gardens loop from Nottinghamshire

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Rufford Lake – Rufford Abbey and Gardens loop from Nottinghamshire

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Rufford Lake – Rufford Abbey and Gardens loop from Nottinghamshire

04:33

17.4km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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818 m

Eakring Flash

Highlight • Lake

A large pond with a dead tree sticking right out the middle of it! Apparently this ground sunk because a mine beneath it collapsed and then filled up with water, causing the pond.

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8.66 km

Rufford Lake

Highlight • Lake

Originally created in 1750 as a water-source for a corn mill, the lake is now a haven for wildlife, especially waterfowl.

A path of crushed limestone circles the lake, most …

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9.44 km

Broad Ride

Highlight • Forest

9.77 km

Rufford Icehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Between 1729 and c.1845 many improvements were made to the Rufford estate. For example, the addition of the bath house, the creation of the lake and mill buildings, the construction …

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10.8 km

Miniature Golf Course

Highlight • Rest Area

9-Hole Crazy-Golf course, £5 per person or £10 for a group (up to 4)

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11.0 km

Rufford Abbey and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

This former Cistercian abbey, originally founded in 1148 by Gilbert de Gaunt, has today been wonderfully restored to its more recent incarnation as a fine Elizabethan house. Amenities include a …

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11.0 km

Garden Shop and Rose Garden

Highlight • Structure

17.4 km

Eakring Windmill

Highlight • Other

If you're seeking refreshment, The Saville Arms represents the last remaining pub in the village of Eakring – there used to be seven! The Daffodil Tearoom is also a delicious …

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

3.17 km

2.20 km

990 m

448 m

284 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

4.78 km

2.83 km

2.12 km

673 m

495 m

Elevation

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Rufford Lake – Rufford Abbey and Gardens loop from Nottinghamshire

Eakring Flash

Rufford Lake

Broad Ride

Rufford Icehouse

Miniature Golf Course

Rufford Abbey and Gardens

Garden Shop and Rose Garden

Eakring Windmill

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