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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Hickling

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Hickling

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Hickling

02:18

37.5km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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873 m

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

Tip by

920 m

Hicking Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

A welcome stop on any bikeride/hike... The cafe is a popular spot in such an idyllic setting. Good selection of food and drinks!

Tip by

1.03 km

Hickling Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely place to stop when walking along the Grantham Canal. There is a tea room and pub right next to the basin to refuel.

Tip by

4.39 km

View of the Vale from Kinoulton Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The climb is a tough one for the area but the view from the top into the Vale is beautiful so well worth the effort!

Tip by

11.3 km

Tip by

27.7 km

Bridgets Covert

Forest

34.8 km

Hickling Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quiet lane, a bit rough in places but very peaceful with lovely views

Tip by

37.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

2.21 km

1.08 km

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

3.22 km

2.21 km

249 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Hickling

The Old Wharf

Hicking Wharf Café

Hickling Basin

View of the Vale from Kinoulton Climb

View of the Countryside

St. Mary’s Church, Wysall

Nice Pie Café

Hickling Lane

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