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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Grantham

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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Grantham

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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Grantham

04:01

56.3km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.91 km

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

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Woolsthorpe Lock, on the Grantham Canal, is a picturesque place to stop for a moment. Nestling among stunning countryside, it is a lovely spot to while away some time. If …

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14.0 km

Cliff Hill

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Just past the village of Belvoir, this hill will test your legs.

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15.3 km

View of Belvoir Castle

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The tour circles Belvoir Castle; halfway around and about 1 mile from the castle car park (and cafe :-)) the castle stands prominent in the foreground.

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16.4 km

Belvoir Castle

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Belvoir Castle sits ontop of a hill rising over the valley of Belvoir, commanding views of North Leicestershire for many miles.

The house has been the ancestral home of the …

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16.4 km

Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lovely route, steady climb to the top. A nice watering hole and ice cream is awaiting you.

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16.8 km

Little Treats coffee van at Belvoir Castle

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A delightful coffee van parked in the visitor car park of Belvoir castle. Surrounded by wooden benches and with a stunning view across the vale of Belvoir its the perfect …

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17.7 km

Gravel Trail With Panoramic Views of the Vale of Belvoir and Knipton Reservoir

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Fantastic gravel trail with panoramic views of the Vale of Belvoir to the north and Knipton Reservoir to the south.

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42.3 km

Hangar Plantation

Forest

47.1 km

Kennel Plantation

Forest

56.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

16.7 km

15.2 km

1.95 km

949 m

349 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

11.9 km

9.76 km

8.77 km

7.41 km

199 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

33°C

16°C

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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Grantham

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

Cliff Hill

View of Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle

Little Treats coffee van at Belvoir Castle

Gravel Trail With Panoramic Views of the Vale of Belvoir and Knipton Reservoir

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