Cropwell Bishop is a region in Nottinghamshire, characterized by gentle hills, expansive open fields, and traditional farmland. The area's landscape is shaped by the Grantham Canal, which offers tranquil towpaths, and the scenic Vale of Belvoir, providing attractive countryside views. Hoe Hill, a small wooded feature, also contributes to the local scenery. This setting provides a varied environment for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
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4.3
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Average rating
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98
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

46
riders
50.0km
02:09
210m
210m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

28
riders
46.2km
02:13
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

21
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42.3km
01:54
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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95
hikers
5.83km
01:30
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
hikers
14.1km
03:36
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.3km
02:38
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
17.9km
04:33
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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110
riders
25.5km
01:40
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.2km
02:16
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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74.8km
04:42
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
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24.1km
01:29
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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53
runners
10.3km
01:04
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

27
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.74km
00:36
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.9km
01:25
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
19.7km
01:11
60m
60m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

6
riders
24.8km
01:29
70m
70m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
60.4km
03:55
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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12
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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66.9km
03:51
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
37.9km
02:06
120m
120m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Cropwell Bishop offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 20 routes across these sports. Over 27,000 visitors have explored the area, with routes receiving an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars.
Cropwell Bishop is well-suited for road cycling with routes traversing open fields and farmland. The rolling countryside and gentle hills provide a quintessential English cycling experience. For detailed routes, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Cropwell Bishop guide.
Yes, touring cycling is a popular activity in Cropwell Bishop, benefiting from the region's gentle hills and scenic countryside. The Grantham Canal towpaths offer tranquil, mostly off-road sections suitable for touring bikes. Explore options in the Cycling around Cropwell Bishop guide.
Hiking trails in Cropwell Bishop often follow canal towpaths, agricultural fields, and woodland paths. Options range from shorter, easy strolls to longer, moderate circular walks. Guides like Hiking around Cropwell Bishop and Easy hikes around Cropwell Bishop provide detailed information.
While Cropwell Bishop does not have dedicated, purpose-built mountain biking trails, off-road sections of cycle paths are suitable for mountain bikes. The Grantham Canal towpaths, in particular, offer varied terrain and mixed surfaces for off-road cycling. The MTB Trails around Cropwell Bishop guide offers routes.
The Grantham Canal towpaths provide traffic-free sections ideal for family cycling or those preferring a gentler pace. These flat routes offer a safe and enjoyable experience for all ages. Many touring cycling routes also feature gentle gradients suitable for families.
The area around Cropwell Bishop is characterized by gentle hills, expansive open fields, and traditional farmland. The Grantham Canal runs along the edge of the village, offering peaceful towpaths. Hoe Hill, a small wooded hill, also overlooks the village to the northwest.
Cropwell Bishop is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 27,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 28 available routes have received an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars from over 1,500 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Cropwell Bishop, including Road Cycling Routes around Cropwell Bishop, Hiking around Cropwell Bishop, and Gravel biking around Cropwell Bishop. Other guides cover touring cycling, easy hikes, MTB trails, and running trails.
For official information regarding Cropwell Bishop, the Parish Council manages the official website. The official website is cropwellbishop-pc.gov.uk. The phone number for inquiries is 0115 989 4656.
Yes, the varied terrain around Cropwell Bishop, including off-road sections of canal paths and mixed surfaces, is suitable for gravel biking. These routes offer a blend of paved and unpaved sections for an engaging ride. Consult the Gravel biking around Cropwell Bishop guide for specific routes.
The cycling terrain in Cropwell Bishop is characterized by rolling countryside and gentle hills, with expansive open fields and traditional farmland. The Grantham Canal towpaths offer flat, traffic-free sections. Routes through the Vale of Belvoir provide varying distances and elevation gains.
Yes, the Grantham Canal runs along the edge of Cropwell Bishop, and its towpaths offer tranquil cycling routes. These paths are mostly off-road and provide easy, flat rides suitable for touring, hybrid, or mountain bikes. A popular route is the Grantham Canal Path – West Viewpoint loop, which is 15.8 miles (25.5 km) long.

