Laughton Forest – River Trent Riverside Path loop from Gainsborough Central

Laughton Forest – River Trent Riverside Path loop from Gainsborough Central

Moderate

riders

Laughton Forest – River Trent Riverside Path loop from Gainsborough Central

03:26

75.4km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 9.14 km for 335 m

After 26.4 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

919 m

Gainsborough Old Hall

Highlight • Monument

Gainsborough Old Hall is something of a hidden gem, waiting to be discovered in Gainsborough. Built in 1460, it is one of the largest and best preserved medieval manor houses …

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9.30 km

Carmer Wood

Forest

11.8 km

Laughton Forest

Highlight • Forest

Laughton Forest is a plantation that was created in the 1920's. It supports a diverse range of wildlife today.

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18.9 km

River Trent Riverside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of places for a picnic, although there isnt much of a view while riding. there are steep embankments next to the river. Presumable to stop flooding.

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21.5 km

View of the River Trent at East Butterwick

Highlight • River

Walking boots required

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26.5 km

Althorpe Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Pretty old industrial bridge!

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32.5 km

Disused Railway Line and Tunnel on Trent Valley Way

Highlight • Historical Site

Good for a little explore.

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38.0 km

Coleby Wood

Forest

48.8 km

Gunness Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Small shop but has everything you could want. £1 card limit is a godsend when you forget to buy water. Believe there is an instant coffee machine if you need a warm up but plenty of sugar on sale!

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53.5 km

Sunrise Over the River Trent

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Trent is the third-longest river in the United Kingdom. Its source is in Staffordshire, on the southern edge of Biddulph Moor. It flows through and drains the North Midlands. …

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75.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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