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Grantham Canal Towpath – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Bottesford

Grantham Canal Towpath – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Bottesford

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Grantham Canal Towpath – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Bottesford

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24.8km

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: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.34 km

Grantham Canal Towpath

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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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13.8 km

Brick Arch Bridge and Lock on Canal Towpath

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

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18.2 km

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

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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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19.7 km

Tarmac Bridleway to Quiet Lanes

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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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24.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

7.68 km

4.22 km

780 m

539 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

8.27 km

5.01 km

732 m

158 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 5 May

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Grantham Canal Towpath – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Bottesford

Grantham Canal Towpath

Brick Arch Bridge and Lock on Canal Towpath

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

Tarmac Bridleway to Quiet Lanes

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