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Linby Bike Trail – Waterfall at Newstead Abbey loop from New Basford

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Linby Bike Trail – Waterfall at Newstead Abbey loop from New Basford

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4.8

(5)

49

riders

Linby Bike Trail – Waterfall at Newstead Abbey loop from New Basford

01:55

28.7km

220m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.23 km

Bestwood Country Park singletrack

Highlight • MTB Park

An urban single track parallel to Hucknall Rd. from Arnold Rd. to Bestwood Country Park. Once there you can have a mix of fire road and short flowy trails (usually used by horses) to spend a couple of hours.

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2

5.70 km

View of Bestwood Mill Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Open all times

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7.58 km

Wigwam Lane Wood

Forest

4

9.91 km

Hayden Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Short section of smooth gravel road

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5

10.5 km

Linby Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of the SUSTRANS route 6 from Worksop to Nottingham, the Linby bike trail is a super handy gravel trail, pan-flat, that runs along the railway and takes you from …

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6

12.7 km

Linby Trail, Railway Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This is where you can go either to Newstead Villiage or follow cycle route 6 to Newstead Abbey.
This is very muddy in wet or after weather.

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7

14.5 km

Newstead Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful, super quiet road through the Abbey grounds. Mind the peacocks and the geese.

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8

14.6 km

Waterfall at Newstead Abbey

Highlight • Monument

Lovely feature in the grounds of Newstead Abbey.

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9

14.8 km

Newstead Abbey

Highlight • Monument

Lord Byron’s old gaff

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B

28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.17 km

9.09 km

4.82 km

2.65 km

1.88 km

898 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

6.86 km

3.64 km

2.80 km

2.16 km

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

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