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Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Gunthorpe

Bike touring routes & trails

Nottinghamshire

Newark And Sherwood

Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Gunthorpe

Easy

7

riders

Picnic Spot by the River Trent – The Old Forge loop from Gunthorpe

01:10

20.3km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.94 km

Picnic Spot by the River Trent

Highlight • Rest Area

Great views of the River Trent

Tip by

2

4.69 km

St Laurence's Church, Gonalston

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the 14th century. It was rebuilt in 1843.

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3

5.14 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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4

5.17 km

Horseshoe Building

Highlight • Structure

5

18.6 km

Hoveringham Lancaster Aircrew Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Trent flows close to Hoveringham Road, this is a great place for a break to take in the views. If you don't mind a bit of gravel, the Trent Valley Way follows a bridleway along the bank here.

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6

18.7 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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B

20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

398 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

6.22 km

127 m

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Tuesday 30 June

23°C

13°C

24 %

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