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Grantham Canal Path – Cotgrave Country Park Lake loop from Radcliffe

Grantham Canal Path – Cotgrave Country Park Lake loop from Radcliffe

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Grantham Canal Path – Cotgrave Country Park Lake loop from Radcliffe

03:51

66.9km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 33 m for 20 m

After 4.50 km for 13 m

After 66.9 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.73 km

Grantham Canal Path

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

6.15 km

Cotgrave Country Park Lake

Highlight • Forest

9.59 km

Old Lock on Grantham Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Derelict canal including old locks

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16.6 km

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

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

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20.0 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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31.5 km

Coffee Shot Café

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee Shot, part of the local garage

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34.8 km

Beacon Hill Armada Beacon Monument

Highlight • Monument

Great spot to stop and take in a bit of history and admire the view.

Tip by

38.8 km

The Bushes

Forest

43.7 km

Muddy Dirt Track Near Barkestone

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From Barkestone end it starts off with tarmac before becoming groad for a bit until after passing over the canal at which point has deep channels. Ridden in a wet …

Tip by

55.8 km

Blanches Gorse

Forest

66.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

24.4 km

7.22 km

2.39 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

17.3 km

14.5 km

7.21 km

6.35 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

3°C

0 %

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Grantham Canal Path – Cotgrave Country Park Lake loop from Radcliffe

Grantham Canal Path

Cotgrave Country Park Lake

Old Lock on Grantham Canal

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

The Old Wharf

Coffee Shot Café

Beacon Hill Armada Beacon Monument

Muddy Dirt Track Near Barkestone

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