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

05:11

20.1km

100m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.42 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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9.12 km

Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Belvoir Castle is a historic fortress and stately home. It was built immediately after the Norman Conquest of 1066 but has been rebuilt three times since. The castle sits in …

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9.46 km

Belvoir Lodge

Highlight • Other

10.0 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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10.2 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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15.0 km

St Peter's Church, Redmile

Highlight • Religious Site

Built of ironstone with limestone dressings and dates from c1300, from which period only the arcade with alternating octagonal and circular piers and double-chamfered arches remain.

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19.4 km

Devon Lane Ford

Highlight • River

19.8 km

St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bottesford

Highlight • Monument

Sometimes known as the "Lady of the Vale", it is a large church which has the 2nd highest spire in Leicestershire (at 212 feet). The oldest part of the church …

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20.1 km

End point

Train Station

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