Nottingham Canal – Grantham Canal Path loop from Nottingham

Nottingham Canal – Grantham Canal Path loop from Nottingham

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Nottingham Canal – Grantham Canal Path loop from Nottingham

03:01

60.7km

140m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38 m for 39 m

After 60.6 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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553 m

Nottingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling along the Nottingham Canal through the city offers a great mix of urban and natural scenery. It's traffic-free, well-maintained and easy to navigate. There are lovely places to stop …

Tip by

3.70 km

The Hook

Nature Reserve

9.13 km

Grantham Canal Towpath near Bassingfield

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice towpath alongside canal. You will need a bell to warm pedestrians your behind them.

Tip by

9.95 km

Skinners Lock

Lake

10.6 km

Grantham Canal

Lake

14.9 km

Old Lock on Grantham Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Derelict canal including old locks

Tip by

36.5 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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36.5 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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39.8 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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50.3 km

Cotgrave Country Park Lake

Highlight • Forest

50.7 km

Grantham Canal Path

Highlight • River

A few gates but otherwise a really beautiful route to avoid the roads

Tip by

60.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

13.9 km

7.42 km

3.61 km

3.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

20.9 km

8.92 km

4.83 km

584 m

496 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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Nottingham Canal – Grantham Canal Path loop from Nottingham

Nottingham Canal

Grantham Canal Towpath near Bassingfield

Old Lock on Grantham Canal

The Old Wharf

Hicking Wharf Café

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

Cotgrave Country Park Lake

Grantham Canal Path

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