River Trent Waterfront – Wilford Suspension Bridge loop from University of Nottingham

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River Trent Waterfront – Wilford Suspension Bridge loop from University of Nottingham

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River Trent Waterfront – Wilford Suspension Bridge loop from University of Nottingham

01:50

27.9km

50m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.1 km for 245 m

After 18.3 km for 261 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.86 km

Trent Bridge with a view of the City Ground stadium

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you are standing on a beautiful bridge with a pittoresque view to the river Trent and from here you also can have a look into the City Ground Stadium, hom eof Nottingham Forest F.C.

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7.49 km

River Trent Waterfront

Highlight • Cycleway

A great place for a trip

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8.57 km

Waterside Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Trent that opened on 2nd June 2026.

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11.2 km

National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont

Highlight • Structure

There's a tarmac track around the water so this is great place to bring kids as it's flat and virtually traffic-free. You can do white water rafting here too and …

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13.1 km

rg:active Open Water Swimming

Lake

15.7 km

Holme Pierrepont White Water Course

Highlight • Structure

Great spot to watch the white water canoeists.

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17.0 km

Nottingham Sailing Club on the River Trent

Highlight • River

The masses of sailing, rowing and dinghy racing throughout the spring and summer make this a cool stop-off point on a ride for a slightly view of the River Trent.

The cafe is members-only unfortunately.

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21.4 km

River Trent Riverside Path, West Bridgford

Highlight • Trail

Cafes and shops popular with cyclists.

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21.7 km

Wilford Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Wilford Suspension Bridge, built in 1906, is a historic pedestrian bridge over the River Trent in Nottingham, originally designed to carry a water pipeline.

Its elegant suspension design makes it …

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