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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Hickling

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Hickling

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Hickling

01:24

24.5km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 616 m for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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292 m

St Luke's Church, Hickling

Highlight • Historical Site

It was built in the 14th century. The chancel was rebuilt in 1845, and the tower in 1873. A general restoration was carried out in 1886.

Tip by

569 m

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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635 m

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe for Cyclists, runners, walkers etc. Can highly recommend the Carrot cake !

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666 m

Hicking Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

excellent cycling stop. fantastic food and generous portions. Best carrot cake ever....

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737 m

The Plough Inn & Village Shop

Highlight • Pub

Fantastic pub that has turned into a village shop during lockdown. Hot drinks, sausage rolls and cakes are available.

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775 m

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.

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1.73 km

Chocolate Fondue

Highlight • Restaurant

9.91 km

Colston Bassett & District Dairy

Highlight • Structure

Colston Bassett Stilton is one of the finest traditional Stilton cheeses.

It's produced here by the Colston Bassett Dairy, dating as far back as 1913.

The diary has a shop …

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

710 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

669 m

317 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

11°C

0 %

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Hickling

St Luke's Church, Hickling

The Old Wharf

The Old Wharf

Hicking Wharf Café

The Plough Inn & Village Shop

Hickling Basin

Chocolate Fondue

Colston Bassett & District Dairy

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