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Newark Castle Ruins – Balderton Lake loop from Hougham

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Newark Castle Ruins – Balderton Lake loop from Hougham

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Newark Castle Ruins – Balderton Lake loop from Hougham

03:51

61.0km

180m

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.40 km

Dyson Farm Gravel Track and Fishing Pond

Highlight • Trail

part of the local bridleway

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2

13.0 km

Deer in Fulbeck Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

3

38.9 km

Newark to Norton Disney to Stapleford Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

4

42.9 km

Riverside Path by Newark Castle

Highlight • Trail

Flat piece of road that runs alongside the Trent. Newark town centre can be busy with cars so take care.

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5

43.0 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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6

46.0 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.

Tip by

7

53.5 km

Five Bells Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great beer stop

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B

61.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

9.38 km

6.96 km

5.15 km

4.77 km

4.02 km

Surfaces

32.5 km

15.5 km

8.73 km

3.34 km

1.02 km

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Friday 17 July

20°C

11°C

13 %

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