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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Bottesford

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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Bottesford

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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Bottesford

03:10

53.9km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.6 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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19.4 km

Crow Holt

Forest

24.4 km

Chocolate Fondue

Highlight • Restaurant

25.3 km

Hickling Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely place to stop when walking along the Grantham Canal. There is a tea room and pub right next to the basin to refuel.

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25.5 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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25.5 km

Hicking Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

excellent cycling stop. fantastic food and generous portions. Best carrot cake ever....

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44.9 km

Sir John's Belt

Forest

46.1 km

Carlisle Wood

Highlight • Forest

47.0 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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47.7 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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53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.3 km

1.22 km

209 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.5 km

2.36 km

970 m

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 15 May

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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Bottesford

Colston Bassett & District Dairy

Chocolate Fondue

Hickling Basin

The Old Wharf

Hicking Wharf Café

Carlisle Wood

Little Treats coffee van at Belvoir Castle

The Fuel Tank Café at Belvoir Castle

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