The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Owthorpe
The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Owthorpe
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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Owthorpe
04:33
17.9km
50m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 29, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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2.20 km
Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
2.20 km
Avenue of Poplar Trees Memorial to the 9th Battalion Sherwood Foresters
Highlight • Historical Site
The memorial also included an avenue of 184 Lombardy Poplars lining the drive to the farm, the number of trees representing the number of officers and men of the 9th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters Regiment who died during the battle over the period 7 July to 30 November of 1916.
The original poplars were successively felled, due to their age and height becoming a hazard, but were replaced by new planting of the same species as part of the village of Kinoulton's 2000 Millennium celebrations.
The farm itself has been derelict for many years, and its current state of decay makes it look as if it could have been transplanted from the battlefield from which it takes its name.
Tip by
5.49 km
The Plough Inn & Village Shop
Highlight • Pub
Tip by
5.59 km
The Old Wharf
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
5.66 km
The Old Wharf
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
5.69 km
Hickling Basin
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
6.38 km
Hickling Lengthman's Hut
Highlight • Historical Site
15.7 km
Crow Holt
Forest
17.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.6 km
4.48 km
787 m
Surfaces
5.39 km
3.98 km
3.85 km
3.34 km
882 m
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