9k Run Newark: Scenic Journey Along the River Greet

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 8.6km loop through the heart of Newark and Sherwood offers an incredibly flat and fast surface, making it an ideal choice for runners looking to maintain a consistent tempo or enjoy a stress-free recovery run. Starting with a serene stretch alongside the meandering River Greet, the terrain is gentle and largely paved, ensuring solid footing regardless of the season. The route seamlessly transitions onto the Southwell Trail—a beautifully maintained disused railway line. With only 11 meters of total ascent, you can focus entirely on your stride as you pass Maythorne Farm and head northwest through a natural corridor of greenery before looping back toward the historic town of Southwell.

Local runners cherish this path not just for its PB potential, but for its connection to the region's industrial and agricultural heritage. Southwell itself is famous for its towering Minster and as the birthplace of the Bramley apple, and this route captures that rural charm perfectly. Running along the old railway line gives you a unique perspective on the Sherwood landscape, following the same tracks that once transported goods and passengers through Nottinghamshire. Keep an eye out for local wildlife along the riverbanks and enjoy the quiet transition from the water's edge to the sheltered, tree-lined straightaways of the trail.