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Southwell Minster – Southwell Trail loop from Farnsfield

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Southwell Minster – Southwell Trail loop from Farnsfield

Moderate

5.0

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Southwell Minster – Southwell Trail loop from Farnsfield

04:40

17.8km

140m

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: April 29, 2026

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5.51 km

St Michael's Church, Halam

Highlight • Historical Site

St Michael's Church Halam is a Grade I listed Norman church, dating from the 12th century, and has some fine examples of stained glass, in particular the 15th-century medieval 'Adam …

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6.96 km

Westhorpe Historical Plaques

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

8.21 km

Holy Trinity Church, Southwell

Highlight • Historical Site

The church was built in 1844 to 1846 by Weightman and Hadfield of Sheffield in the early English style. It cost £2,500 to build (equivalent to £305,800 as of 2023).

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9.05 km

Vicars' Court and The Residence, Southwell Minster

Highlight • Historical Site

These are the residences of the clergy who serve Southwell Minster.

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9.18 km

The Archbishop's Palace and Great Hall, Southwell

Highlight • Castle

The former Palace of the Archbishop of York stands next door to the Minster, adjoining the present official residence of the Bishop of Southwell. The Palace as we see it …

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9.30 km

Southwell Minster

Highlight • Religious Site

Southwell has a number of interesting historic buildings, such as the old coaching inn of the Saracen's Head and Burgage Manor, vacation spot for Lord Byron. Though the jewel in …

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9.38 km

Southwell Minster Refectory Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little cafe spot in the heart of Southwell. Lovely location beside the Southwell Minster. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors, plus space to park bikes. Amazing cake selection and …

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11.4 km

Crow Wood

Forest

14.7 km

Southwell Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The trail is 7.5 miles and built on the former railway line of the Midland Railway. It stretches from Southwell to Bilsthorpe and passes the villages of Farnsfield, Kirklington and …

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

3.91 km

2.45 km

871 m

814 m

305 m

137 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

4.55 km

2.82 km

2.81 km

1.77 km

506 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Southwell Minster – Southwell Trail loop from Farnsfield

St Michael's Church, Halam

Westhorpe Historical Plaques

Holy Trinity Church, Southwell

Vicars' Court and The Residence, Southwell Minster

The Archbishop's Palace and Great Hall, Southwell

Southwell Minster

Southwell Minster Refectory Café

Southwell Trail

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