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 you fancy a drink, the Dirty Duck pub on the opposite bank has a large garden beside the water and also serves food.

Iain Harber

July 27, 2020

Mountain biking

The Grantham canal offers some nice riding. Woolsthorpe lock offers you the chance to head back toward Belvoir castle on the tarmac.

Adie

August 11, 2022

Road cycling

You will find Woolsthorpe Lock on the end of the fabulously named Dirty Duck Lane. The bridge over the Grantham Canal provides a fantastic viewpoint to take in a rest from your ride, as does the nearby Rutland Arms pub on Woolsthorpe Wharf.

There is a good quality gravel towpath alongside the canal, which you may find suitable for road bikes, depending on your tyre width and comfort levels on a looser surface.

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1. Harlaxton Wharf to Woolsthorpe Lock along the Grantham Canal

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2. Belvoir Castle – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Redmile

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3. Woolsthorpe Middle Lock No. 17 – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Belvoir Castle

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Woolsthorpe By Belvoir, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

1. Harlaxton Wharf to Woolsthorpe Lock along the Grantham Canal

2. Belvoir Castle – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Redmile

3. Woolsthorpe Middle Lock No. 17 – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Belvoir Castle

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