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Newark Castle Ruins – Southwell Trail loop from Newark Castle

Moderate

12

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Newark Castle Ruins – Southwell Trail loop from Newark Castle

02:03

34.1km

130m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.8 km for 226 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

500 m

Riverside Path by Newark Castle

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Flat piece of road that runs alongside the Trent. Newark town centre can be busy with cars so take care.

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2

558 m

Newark Castle Ruins

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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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3

19.4 km

The Final Whistle Pub

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Lovely traditional pub selling award winning real ales set in a fab converted old railway station/platform. Lots of character, very well maintained, loads of seating outdoors under the “railway platforms”, and lots of old train memorabilia!

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4

19.5 km

Southwell Trail

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5

25.0 km

Chasing a Mountie

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6

32.9 km

British Sugar Factory Newark

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B

34.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

5.77 km

4.67 km

1.61 km

510 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

16.2 km

194 m

179 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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