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Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Railway Pit Lakes loop from Hoveringham

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Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Railway Pit Lakes loop from Hoveringham

Moderate

4.8

(25)

137

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Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Railway Pit Lakes loop from Hoveringham

02:50

11.2km

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: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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57 m

Red Telephone Box Library

Highlight • Structure

Find or place interesting books

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3.58 km

Gunthorpe Lock

Highlight • Structure

3.70 km

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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4.25 km

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.

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6.45 km

Pub

Highlight • Pub

7.93 km

View of Old Buildings on Dover Beck

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you approach this quaint little spot, you may think you've got to wade through a ford! but there's a bridge to the side where you get a nice view …

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8.48 km

Railway Pit Lakes

Highlight • Lake

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

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10.9 km

The Reindeer, Hoveringham

Highlight • Restaurant

nice restaurant

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.22 km

2.21 km

346 m

326 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

3.35 km

2.20 km

592 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 1 July

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11 %

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Gunthorpe Lock and Weir – Railway Pit Lakes loop from Hoveringham

Red Telephone Box Library

Gunthorpe Lock

Gunthorpe Lock and Weir

Gunthorpe Riverside and The Unicorn Hotel

Pub

View of Old Buildings on Dover Beck

Railway Pit Lakes

The Reindeer, Hoveringham

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