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Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Newark Castle Ruins – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Northgate

Road cycling routes

Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Newark Castle Ruins – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Northgate

Moderate

5.0

(1)

53

riders

Newark Castle Ruins – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Northgate

02:18

51.4km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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After 5.08 km for 235 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

377 m

Newark Market

Highlight • Historical Site

Newark’s market place is overlooked by the Georgian Town Hall. The town has become famous for its six annual antiques fairs, held at Newark County Showground, and thousands of antique …

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2

1.36 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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3

4.44 km

Gannets

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to stop with seating inside and out

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4

11.7 km

The Side House Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

lovely coffee shop, outdoor seating, home make cafes, great coffee, cyclists welcomed

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5

23.5 km

Church of St Nicholas

Highlight • Monument

The Church of St Nicholas dates back to the 12th century and is Grade I-listed. The church windows have some beautifully ornate stained glass windows from the 1800s. Inside there …

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6

28.4 km

View of the Valley from Gelston

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning view into the valley below from the tiny village of Gelston.

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7

38.7 km

Bakers Street Café

Highlight • Cafe

A small but lovely cafe with outdoor seating area.

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8

48.8 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

51.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

5.58 km

3.72 km

620 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

17.7 km

235 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

7°C

94 %

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