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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Owthorpe

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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Owthorpe

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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Owthorpe

02:16

39.2km

150m

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: February 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.04 km

Chocolate Fondue

Highlight • Restaurant

5.00 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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5.14 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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5.19 km

Hicking Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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35.3 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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37.1 km

Crow Holt

Forest

39.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

1.08 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

9.42 km

611 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

15°C

6°C

63 %

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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Owthorpe

Chocolate Fondue

Hickling Basin

The Old Wharf

Hicking Wharf Café

Colston Bassett & District Dairy

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