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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Grantham Canal Towpath loop from Bottesford

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Grantham Canal Towpath loop from Bottesford

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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Grantham Canal Towpath loop from Bottesford

01:24

25.8km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

1.51 km

Tarmac Bridleway to Quiet Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Segment crosses Grantham Road and is a good way to avoid it when heading South-East from Bottlesford. There's a gate either side of the Grantham Road crossing and surface is …

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2

5.84 km

Deep Muddy Ruts

Highlight • MTB Park

Ruts with water. You may have to walk some of this section of the trail.

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7.35 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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4

7.40 km

Brick Arch Bridge and Lock on Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

We rode this on road bikes. Ok unless you have super skinny tyres.

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5

13.3 km

Grantham Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Grantham Canal closed to boats in 1929 and nature has since reclaimed it. Much of the area is designated as an SSSI as a valuable wetland habitat. Some sections …

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25.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

7.92 km

4.71 km

780 m

482 m

186 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

8.13 km

5.01 km

1.23 km

158 m

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Thursday 8 October

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9°C

87 %

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