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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Bottesford

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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Bottesford

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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Bottesford

02:28

34.3km

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: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.0 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.38 km

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Woolsthorpe Lock, on the Grantham Canal, is a picturesque place to stop for a moment. Nestling among stunning countryside, it is a lovely spot to while away some time. If …

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10.3 km

Socketwell Plantation

Forest

11.4 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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15.1 km

Croxton Banks

Forest

25.1 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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25.5 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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25.5 km

Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lovely route, steady climb to the top. A nice watering hole and ice cream is awaiting you.

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26.0 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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26.7 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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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

10.8 km

4.11 km

2.80 km

770 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

7.08 km

5.82 km

5.50 km

2.22 km

1.51 km

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Bottesford

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

Panoramic View Over Grantham

Little Treats coffee van at Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle

Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle

The Fuel Tank Café at Belvoir Castle

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