PLAN YOUR VISIT
The trail starts at Newark Northgate Station, which has regular rail connections. Newark is served by trains from Nottingham, Lincoln, Doncaster and beyond. Check National Rail for timetables.
PARKING
Newark town centre has several public car parks near the station.
Collingham and Besthorpe villages have limited roadside parking.
South Clifton has informal parking near the trail end at Coal Yard Lane.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE
SECTION
DISTANCE
WALKING
CYCLING
Newark to Collingham
5 miles
2 hours
30 minutes
Collingham to Girton
6 miles
2.5 hours
40 minutes
Girton to South Clifton
4 miles
1.5 hours
25 minutes
Full Trail - Newark to South Clifton
15 Miles
5 - 6 hours
2 hours
Times are approximate and will vary with pace, stops and conditions.
WHAT TO BRING
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Water and snacks - facilities are limited in rural sections
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Suitable footwear - surfaces are good but some sections may be muddy after heavy rain
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A downloaded or printed copy of the trail map
ACCESSIBILITY
The trail is mostly flat and suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs, though there are gates at various points and one steeper section over Clifton Hill near South Clifton. If you have specific accessibility questions, please use our contact form.
