Oxton Bank Climb – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Rainworth

Oxton Bank Climb – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Rainworth

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Oxton Bank Climb – Picnic Spot by the River Trent loop from Rainworth

03:57

93.5km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 437 m for 60 m

After 87.5 km for 308 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.8 km

Oxton Bank Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Biggest hill this side of Nottinghamshire, if you like that kind of thing. Long, slow drag from Southwell or punchy, steep ramp from Oxton.

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23.0 km

Smooth Tarmac Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Do you like your roads quiet, flat and silky smooth? This couple of kilometres is for you!

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25.7 km

The Old Forge

Highlight • Historical Site

This fine old blacksmiths forge dates back to 1845 and has a horseshoe surrounding the entrance. It's a Grade II listed building.

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31.7 km

Picnic Spot by the River Trent

Highlight • Rest Area

Great views of the River Trent

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53.3 km

Southwell Minster Refectory Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little cafe spot in the heart of Southwell. Lovely location beside the Southwell Minster. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors, plus space to park bikes. Amazing cake selection and …

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59.3 km

Gibsmere to Fiskerton Riverside Cycle Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice cycle Lane running alongside the Trent.

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70.3 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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83.4 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Oxton

Highlight • Other

Oxtons a small village, the church is probably the biggest building there is. There is a pup where people were grouping in the evening as I rode past.

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