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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Bottesford

Moderate

3.0

(2)

132

riders

Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Bottesford

02:01

49.2km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

26.5 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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2

26.6 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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3

26.7 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe for Cyclists, runners, walkers etc. Can highly recommend the Carrot cake !

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4

26.7 km

Fantastic pub that has turned into a village shop during lockdown. Hot drinks, sausage rolls and cakes are available.

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49.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

1.63 km

600 m

252 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

3.21 km

371 m

123 m

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Monday 18 May

19°C

9°C

98 %

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