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Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Newark Castle Ruins – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Northgate

Bike touring routes & trails

Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Newark Castle Ruins – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Northgate

Moderate

4.0

(2)

28

riders

Newark Castle Ruins – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Northgate

03:06

53.8km

150m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.22 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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2

18.3 km

Flower-Decorated Red Telephone Box in Orston

Highlight • Structure

3

22.1 km

Scarrington Horse Shoe Stack

Highlight • Structure

4

24.8 km

The Royal Oak Pub

Highlight • Pub

USB charging available

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5

26.9 km

Caffe Velo Verde

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cafe! 100% cycle friendly (aside from the gravel to wear down your cleats). Located on the same site as an eco centre with lots of outside seating. Plenty of …

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6

32.9 km

The Battle of Stoke Field

Highlight • Historical Site

The Battle of Stoke Field took place on 16 June 1487 and is the last Battle of the infamous Wars of the Roses. It is Nottinghamshire’s only registered battlefield.

nottinghamshire.gov.uk/culture-leisure/heritage/battle-of-stoke-field

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7

44.5 km

Old Railway to Newark

Highlight • Trail

8

51.2 km

Balderton Lake

Highlight • Forest

Balderton Lake is a reclaimed sand and gravel pit which now also features a wooded area and grassland with walkways.

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B

53.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

7.93 km

2.09 km

796 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

10.1 km

303 m

138 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

56 %

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