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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Rushcliffe

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Rushcliffe

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Rushcliffe

01:15

17.8km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.00 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.57 km

Avenue of Poplar Trees Memorial to the 9th Battalion Sherwood Foresters

Highlight • Historical Site

An avenue of poplar trees leads to Vimy Ridge Farm. This was originally called Pasture Hill Farm, but was purchased in 1919 by Sir Jesse William Hind and renamed to …

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5.57 km

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

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

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8.83 km

The Plough Inn & Village Shop

Highlight • Pub

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

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8.94 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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8.98 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!

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9.02 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Cafe

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

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9.06 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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9.10 km

Grantham Canal Nature Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

A wonderful small path along the green Grantham Canal, useful for hiking, riding, cycling, walking your dog.

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.83 km

1.22 km

342 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

4.83 km

1.21 km

374 m

223 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

21°C

13°C

0 %

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Rushcliffe

Avenue of Poplar Trees Memorial to the 9th Battalion Sherwood Foresters

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

The Plough Inn & Village Shop

The Old Wharf

Hicking Wharf Café

The Old Wharf

Hickling Basin

Grantham Canal Nature Path

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