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Duchess Drive Gravel Climb – Gravel Descent Trail loop from Bowhill House

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Duchess Drive Gravel Climb – Gravel Descent Trail loop from Bowhill House

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Duchess Drive Gravel Climb – Gravel Descent Trail loop from Bowhill House

01:16

12.3km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.76 km

Duchess Drive Gravel Climb

Highlight • Forest

7.16 km

Gravel Descent Trail

Highlight • Trail

8.25 km

Black Andrew Wood

Forest

10.2 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Newark Castle is a large ruined tower. It was first mentioned in 1423 and was packed back to the Crown in 1445 from the Earls of Douglas, and became one …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

3.67 km

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.39 km

1.70 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

17°C

9°C

4 %

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Duchess Drive Gravel Climb – Gravel Descent Trail loop from Bowhill House

Duchess Drive Gravel Climb

Gravel Descent Trail

Newark Castle Ruins

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