Grantham Canal – Belvoir Castle loop from Bottesford

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Grantham Canal – Belvoir Castle loop from Bottesford

Moderate

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Grantham Canal – Belvoir Castle loop from Bottesford

02:28

35.3km

290m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.42 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.70 km

The Fuel Tank Café at Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice cafe/restaurant at Belvoir castle. Plenty of bike parking feels fairly safe on a busy day but may want to bring a cafe lock on a quieter day as the …

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7.46 km

Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Cafe

Great location to grab a bite to eat or mooch around the shops.

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7.99 km

Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.37 km

Little Treats coffee van at Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

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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9.34 km

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

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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24.3 km

Big Wood

Forest

24.6 km

Panoramic View Over Grantham

Highlight • Summit

About 1/3 around the tour and time for a drink. Close to being the highest point in the journey, hedgerows opened up to give 360 degree views

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25.7 km

Socketwell Plantation

Forest

27.9 km

Cliff Hill

Highlight • Climb

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

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35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

8.85 km

5.36 km

1.27 km

627 m

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

10.3 km

5.75 km

5.06 km

2.60 km

359 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

77 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

April 14, 2025,MTB ride around Belvoir Castle

Great ride around Belvoir Castle that is mostly off road and moderately challenging . One short downhill section (halfway around on a green lane called "The Drift") was too challenging for me to ride with very deep ruts, so a 100 yards was walked. Otherwise , a joyful ride 😀