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Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Railway Pit Lakes loop from Gunthorpe

Hiking trails & Routes

Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Railway Pit Lakes loop from Gunthorpe

Moderate

4.5

(8)

22

hikers

Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Railway Pit Lakes loop from Gunthorpe

03:49

15.2km

20m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

14 m

Gunthorpe Riverside and The Unicorn Hotel

Highlight • Settlement

Really beautifully maintained village with a lot of charm. Worth stopping for a snack by the bridge on the riverside.

Tip by

2

566 m

Gunthorpe Lock and Weir

Highlight • Structure

Gunthorpe Lock is one of the largest locks on the River Trent which was once a major trading route. It's still possible to see commercial barges, but now it's better known for great waterway walks.

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3

3.63 km

View of the River Trent from Hoveringham Road

Highlight • River

Nice spot by the river to have a minute and enjoy the view

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4

5.73 km

Ducklings by the River Trent

Highlight • Natural

5

6.44 km

Riverbank View

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

11.0 km

Railway Pit Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Can be busy in summer with BBQs which may ruin the enjoyment a little.

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7

13.0 km

Pub

Highlight • Pub

B

15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

2.13 km

1.29 km

526 m

221 m

168 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

2.75 km

1.95 km

1.57 km

853 m

737 m

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Friday 15 May

13°C

6°C

92 %

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