


100 Years of Trent Locks
CYCLING TOUR
Date: Sunday 27th July
Time: 13:30 – 17.00
Start: The Trent Bridge INN
Finish: Nottingham
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 20 miles
Surface: River and canal path, gravel, hard surface, cycle paths, moderate motor traffic in some parts,
Highlights: all the locks
July is 100 years since the opening of Gunthorpe Lock, so join River Trent Volunteer Lock Keeper, Peter Russell on a flat bike tour out and return from Trent Bridge to Gunthorpe Lock.
We'll visit the remains of the original pedestrian bridge across the Trent, hear about an obscure connection to the Red Baron and marvel at the architecture of some of Nottingham's favourite sons.
We'll follow in the footsteps of ice age dears a future Prime Minister and a future King who had a unique connection with Nottingham and even Guy Gibson the Dambuster all while taking in the fabulous scenery of the River Trent.
The route is a classic Nottingham ride heading out through Colwick Park past Netherfields Lagoons and along the river a Burton Joyce.
There will be a cafe stop at Gunthorpe.
CYCLING TOUR
Date: Sunday 27th July
Time: 13:30 – 17.00
Start: The Trent Bridge INN
Finish: Nottingham
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 20 miles
Surface: River and canal path, gravel, hard surface, cycle paths, moderate motor traffic in some parts,
Highlights: all the locks
July is 100 years since the opening of Gunthorpe Lock, so join River Trent Volunteer Lock Keeper, Peter Russell on a flat bike tour out and return from Trent Bridge to Gunthorpe Lock.
We'll visit the remains of the original pedestrian bridge across the Trent, hear about an obscure connection to the Red Baron and marvel at the architecture of some of Nottingham's favourite sons.
We'll follow in the footsteps of ice age dears a future Prime Minister and a future King who had a unique connection with Nottingham and even Guy Gibson the Dambuster all while taking in the fabulous scenery of the River Trent.
The route is a classic Nottingham ride heading out through Colwick Park past Netherfields Lagoons and along the river a Burton Joyce.
There will be a cafe stop at Gunthorpe.
CYCLING TOUR
Date: Sunday 27th July
Time: 13:30 – 17.00
Start: The Trent Bridge INN
Finish: Nottingham
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 20 miles
Surface: River and canal path, gravel, hard surface, cycle paths, moderate motor traffic in some parts,
Highlights: all the locks
July is 100 years since the opening of Gunthorpe Lock, so join River Trent Volunteer Lock Keeper, Peter Russell on a flat bike tour out and return from Trent Bridge to Gunthorpe Lock.
We'll visit the remains of the original pedestrian bridge across the Trent, hear about an obscure connection to the Red Baron and marvel at the architecture of some of Nottingham's favourite sons.
We'll follow in the footsteps of ice age dears a future Prime Minister and a future King who had a unique connection with Nottingham and even Guy Gibson the Dambuster all while taking in the fabulous scenery of the River Trent.
The route is a classic Nottingham ride heading out through Colwick Park past Netherfields Lagoons and along the river a Burton Joyce.
There will be a cafe stop at Gunthorpe.