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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Bottesford

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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock – Belvoir Castle loop from Bottesford

01:13

18.0km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.58 km

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

Highlight • Bridge

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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9.72 km

Belvoir Castle

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Belvoir Castle sits ontop of a hill rising over the valley of Belvoir, commanding views of North Leicestershire for many miles.

The house has been the ancestral home of the …

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3

9.78 km

Belvoir Castle

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Lovely route, steady climb to the top. A nice watering hole and ice cream is awaiting you.

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4

10.1 km

A delightful coffee van parked in the visitor car park of Belvoir castle. Surrounded by wooden benches and with a stunning view across the vale of Belvoir its the perfect …

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5

10.8 km

Nice cafe/restaurant at Belvoir castle. Plenty of bike parking feels fairly safe on a busy day but may want to bring a cafe lock on a quieter day as the …

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6

12.9 km

St Peter's Church, Redmile

Highlight • Religious Site

Built of ironstone with limestone dressings and dates from c1300, from which period only the arcade with alternating octagonal and circular piers and double-chamfered arches remain.

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7

17.3 km

Devon Lane Ford

Highlight • River

8

17.3 km

Bottesford Methodist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

3.04 km

1.52 km

899 m

798 m

Surfaces

8.35 km

6.43 km

2.95 km

248 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 27 June

25°C

14°C

37 %

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