The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Colston Bassett

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Colston Bassett

Moderate

4.5

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Colston Bassett

02:40

10.5km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.40 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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4.47 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Cafe

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

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4.50 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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4.54 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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6.90 km

St Luke's Church, Kinoulton

Highlight • Historical Site

The church dates from 1793 and was built in the Classical style for Henry Noel, 6th Earl of Gainsborough.

It replaced a church dedicated to St Wilfred which was located …

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

2.12 km

1,000 m

249 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

2.19 km

1.18 km

1.10 km

1.06 km

982 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

19°C

9°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

October 6, 2022,Kinoulton and Grantham Canal

A walk through flat contry but with views to the Leicestershire Wolds and hills beyond the Trent. Route finding needs care, like Alice Through the Looking Glass, the way passes through hidden gaps in high hedges.