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The Old Wharf – All Saints Church, Knipton loop from Colston Bassett

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The Old Wharf – All Saints Church, Knipton loop from Colston Bassett

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The Old Wharf – All Saints Church, Knipton loop from Colston Bassett

04:41

74.8km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.39 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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7.76 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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7.80 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!

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27.5 km

Melton Country Park offers 140 acres of open green space with wildlife lakes, footpaths trails, dog agility trails, gym equipment, children's play areas, football pitches, and a visitors centre with …

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27.6 km

Louise and the Beast

Highlight • Natural

This isn't a feature itself but the country park does make for a nice walk.

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30.5 km

Melton Spinney

Forest

45.4 km

All Saints Church, Knipton

Highlight • Religious Site

Quaint little English village with coffee on sale at the post office

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48.8 km

Young Oaks

Forest

50.8 km

Cliff Hill

Highlight • Climb

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

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74.2 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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74.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.3 km

5.31 km

4.58 km

3.12 km

305 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.6 km

33.4 km

3.53 km

2.92 km

363 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

21°C

13°C

11 %

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The Old Wharf – All Saints Church, Knipton loop from Colston Bassett

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

The Old Wharf

Hicking Wharf Café

Pond in Melton Country Park

Louise and the Beast

All Saints Church, Knipton

Cliff Hill

Colston Bassett & District Dairy

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