A circular walk via Newstead Abbey

Walks, England, Nottinghamshire, Ashfield
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A circular walk via Newstead Abbey

Linby, Nottinghamshire

by arnosgrove

  • 3hr 30m / 11.3km
  • 137

A walk that takes in Linby, Newstead Abbey, Papplewick and Hucknall in Nottinghamshire.

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views
  • Water feature

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Map preview for A circular walk via Newstead Abbey
  1. Start to the east of Linby village church. There’s a footpath to the side of the roundabout.

    Step 1: Start to the east of Linby village church. There’s a footpath to the side of the roundabout.

  2. Head down the footpath towards the Linby trail. This is part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) route six.

    Step 2: Head down the footpath towards the Linby trail. This is part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) route six.

  3. Pass this sign and continue along NCN route six. This is an old pit railway line heading towards Newstead.

    Step 3: Pass this sign and continue along NCN route six. This is an old pit railway line heading towards Newstead.

  4. Keep heading north under the bridge. Watch out for horses and cyclists!

    Step 4: Keep heading north under the bridge. Watch out for horses and cyclists!

  5. Turn right here to follow NCN route six towards Newstead Abbey.

    Step 5: Turn right here to follow NCN route six towards Newstead Abbey.

  6. At the gatehouse, follow the driveway into the grounds of Newstead Abbey.

    Step 6: At the gatehouse, follow the driveway into the grounds of Newstead Abbey.

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