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Newark Castle Ruins – The Bike Chain loop from Balderton

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Newark Castle Ruins – The Bike Chain loop from Balderton

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Newark Castle Ruins – The Bike Chain loop from Balderton

03:15

12.8km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.76 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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4.96 km

Riverside Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice place by the river to stop mid ride.

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5.18 km

Just Beer Micropub

Highlight • Pub

Just Beer Micropub in Newark-on-Trent is renowned for its ever-changing selection of cask and craft beers, having served over 6,500 different beers from more than 1,500 breweries since its opening …

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5.35 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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5.51 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Newark Castle has weathered many historic storms. After the British Civil War, it was deliberately vandalised and as it stands now, partially destroyed, it acts as a reminder of Newark's …

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7.62 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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8.67 km

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent is a parish church in the Church of England in Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. There has been a church on this site for nearly 1,000 years.

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8.83 km

Palace Theatre and National Civil War Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

1920s-era building for comedy, drama, musicals and community shows, mostly for one night only.

Museum dedicated to the 17th-century Civil Wars featuring diverse exhibits & living history events.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

3.32 km

2.71 km

708 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

3.73 km

1.84 km

1.78 km

895 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

23°C

15°C

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Newark Castle Ruins – The Bike Chain loop from Balderton

View of Newark Castle from Riverside Park

Riverside Tea Room

Just Beer Micropub

Riverside Path by Newark Castle

Newark Castle Ruins

The Bike Chain

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent

Palace Theatre and National Civil War Centre

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