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Mountain biking trails

Nottinghamshire

Grantham Canal Path – Colliery Canal Lock Gates loop from British Geological Survey

Mountain biking trails

Nottinghamshire

Grantham Canal Path – Colliery Canal Lock Gates loop from British Geological Survey

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4.0

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Grantham Canal Path – Colliery Canal Lock Gates loop from British Geological Survey

01:16

20.0km

130m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

298 m

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

2

2.84 km

Harkers Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A great place to call in for refreshments and to feed or pet the animals (free for customers).

There's no restaurant / cafe as such but you could buy drinks …

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3

4.28 km

Wolds Lane Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Most suitable for Gravel and MTB

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4

9.54 km

West Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views on a sunny day.

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5

11.2 km

Grantham Canal Path

Highlight • River

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

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6

11.4 km

Colliery Canal Lock Gates

Highlight • Bridge

The colliery closed in 1993 and the park opened in 2000. The gates are no longer in use as the canal has become overgrown at this point, although they look to be in working condition.

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7

12.7 km

Grantham Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

Great little run when staying over at the Nottinghamshire Golf Club

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8

13.7 km

Grantham Canal Towpath near Bassingfield

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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B

20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

8.14 km

560 m

509 m

263 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

6.65 km

3.25 km

2.28 km

682 m

503 m

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Highest point (90 m)

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Monday 25 May

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14°C

71 %

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