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Wooden Bridge Over River – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

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East Retford (Unparished)

Wooden Bridge Over River – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Wooden Bridge Over River – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Retford

01:57

27.0km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 207 m

After 26.9 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.0 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Riverside Path

Highlight • Natural

Bank side ride of River Idle to Tiln. Grassed hard pan wheel tracks in the summer. Gates to lift over at beginning and end.

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13.3 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This reserve consists of a beautiful 450ha network of lakes, wetland, grassland and scrub. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife and is recognised as one of the …

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18.2 km

Idle Bridge Over the River Idle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Relic from the past, bridge over the River Idle. Formerly allowing heavy machinery access to the old gravel pits. Just off the footpath, the bridge now ends in a field, but nice elevated views up & down the river.

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22.4 km

Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

26.8 km

Retford Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely Costa Coffee in the station

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27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

7.13 km

3.86 km

2.01 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.47 km

3.91 km

2.02 km

2.00 km

1.80 km

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

30°C

18°C

43 %

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