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Old Lock on Grantham Canal – All Saints Church, Knipton loop from Bingham

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Nottinghamshire

Old Lock on Grantham Canal – All Saints Church, Knipton loop from Bingham

Hard

4.0

(3)

17

riders

Old Lock on Grantham Canal – All Saints Church, Knipton loop from Bingham

05:02

82.2km

550m

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: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

287 m

Bingham Butter Cross

Highlight • Monument

2

5.87 km

Old Lock on Grantham Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Derelict canal including old locks

Tip by

3

12.9 km

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

4

16.2 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

Tip by

5

16.3 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!

Tip by

6

36.0 km

Pond in Melton Country Park

Highlight • Lake

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 …

Tip by

7

36.1 km

Louise and the Beast

Highlight • Natural

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

Tip by

39.0 km

Melton Spinney

Forest

9

53.9 km

All Saints Church, Knipton

Highlight • Religious Site

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

Tip by

57.3 km

Young Oaks

Forest

B

82.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.4 km

12.0 km

5.54 km

2.14 km

1.49 km

736 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

27.9 km

10.1 km

1.44 km

599 m

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

6°C

73 %

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