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Grantham to Newark loop

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Grantham to Newark loop

Hard

3

riders

Grantham to Newark loop

05:10

80.3km

330m

Cycling

Embark on the Grantham to Newark loop, a challenging touring cycling adventure spanning 49.9 miles (80.3 km) with 1072 feet (327 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 5 hours and 10 minutes to complete. This route guides you through the picturesque landscapes of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire, blending historic…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.02 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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2

40.6 km

Balderton Lake

Highlight • Forest

Balderton Lake is a reclaimed sand and gravel pit which now also features a wooded area and grassland with walkways.

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3

43.6 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Newark Castle ruins are set in lovely, formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of the castle which was partly destroyed in 1646 at the end of the English Civil War.

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B

80.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

18.3 km

9.60 km

4.47 km

2.15 km

476 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

29.2 km

12.9 km

2.81 km

1.13 km

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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