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Nottinghamshire

Arnold And Carlton

Barrow Bridge – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Carlton

Road cycling routes

Nottinghamshire

Arnold And Carlton

Barrow Bridge – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Carlton

Moderate

13

riders

Barrow Bridge – Beacon Hill Forest Path loop from Carlton

04:51

107km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 49.0 km for 81 m

After 49.4 km for 81 m

After 98.0 km for 76 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.22 km

River Trent Embankment

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A nice road along the River Trent. Option to ride on the road or on the wide joint cycle/pedestrian path. Pretty view and a generally good riding surfaces with minimal traffic.

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17.1 km

Rancliffe Wood

Forest

3

32.8 km

Barrow Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bridge crosses the River Soar navigation. Located only a stone's throw from the bridge is the Soar Bridge Inn, a traditional pub popular with boaters and walkers attracted by the picturesque scene.

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4

37.3 km

Beacon Hill Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good test of the legs if you are an amateur like me, however coming down is brilliant :)

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5

44.6 km

View of Polly Botts Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

6

49.2 km

Bradgate Park Entrance (Newtown Linford)

Highlight • Natural

It is best to cycle through Bradgate Park quite early as the path through the park can get very busy with pedestrians later in the day, please be prepared to …

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7

50.9 km

Sharply Hill Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Road climb next to Bradgate Park with views of Old John.

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8

67.5 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet back lane with downhill gradient allowing some speed.

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74.0 km

Bridgets Covert

Forest

10

83.2 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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B

107 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

89.6 km

10.2 km

4.73 km

2.60 km

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.6 km

10.8 km

822 m

266 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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