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The Bike Chain – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Castle

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The Bike Chain – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Castle

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The Bike Chain – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Castle

01:00

9.70km

20m

Running

Moderate run. 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 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.15 km

The Bike Chain

Highlight • Cafe

lovely coffee shop, made for cyclists, bike racks, covered outdoor seating, great coffee and cakes

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1.49 km

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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4.27 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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5.75 km

Gannets

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to stop with seating inside and out

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9.12 km

Riverside Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice place by the river to stop mid ride.

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9.27 km

Castle

Highlight • Castle

9.33 km

View of Newark Castle from Riverside Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riverside Park hosts a range of local events, from music concerts to food fairs and funfairs.

It also contains a number of pieces of public art including a gnomon sundial, …

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9.70 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

2.17 km

396 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

791 m

682 m

328 m

221 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

24°C

15°C

0 %

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The Bike Chain – Balderton Lake loop from Newark Castle

The Bike Chain

Newark Market

Balderton Lake

Gannets

Riverside Tea Room

Castle

View of Newark Castle from Riverside Park

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