RoutesBike touring routes & trailsUnited KingdomEnglandEast MidlandsLincolnshire
Grantham to Newark loop
RoutesBike touring routes & trailsUnited KingdomEnglandEast MidlandsLincolnshire
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 …
Tip by
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.
Tip by
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.
Tip by
B
80.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
45.2 km
19.2 km
9.58 km
4.04 km
1.98 km
444 m
Surfaces
35.1 km
28.7 km
12.5 km
2.98 km
1.08 km
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