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Grantham Canal Path – Hickling Basin loop from Wymeswold

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Grantham Canal Path – Hickling Basin loop from Wymeswold

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Grantham Canal Path – Hickling Basin loop from Wymeswold

03:25

50.3km

340m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.5 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.8 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

14.8 km

Wolds Lane Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Most suitable for Gravel and MTB

Tip by

15.4 km

Cotgrave Forest

Forest

17.1 km

Scotton's Hill

Forest

20.2 km

Kingfisher Pond

Lake

21.0 km

West Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views on a sunny day.

Tip by

21.9 km

Grantham Canal Path

Highlight • River

A few gates but otherwise a really beautiful route to avoid the roads

Tip by

27.4 km

Old Lock on Grantham Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Derelict canal including old locks

Tip by

34.4 km

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Great 50 mile loop. Mostly flat. I used a Hybrid bike with gravel king tires.

Tip by

37.7 km

Hickling Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely place to stop when walking along the Grantham Canal. There is a tea room and pub right next to the basin to refuel.

Tip by

37.8 km

Hicking Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

A welcome stop on any bikeride/hike... The cafe is a popular spot in such an idyllic setting. Good selection of food and drinks!

Tip by

50.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

18.0 km

1.52 km

1.43 km

1.15 km

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

8.98 km

4.86 km

1.33 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

23°C

11°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Grantham Canal Path – Hickling Basin loop from Wymeswold

St Mary's Church

Wolds Lane Forest Trail

West Viewpoint

Grantham Canal Path

Old Lock on Grantham Canal

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

Hickling Basin

Hicking Wharf Café

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