The Stainforth and Keadby Canal links the river Don near Bramwith to the River Trent at Keadby. It was authorised by an Act of Parliament in 1793 and eventually opened in 1802. There are only three locks on the canal, one at each end and this one at Thorne.

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1. Isle of Axholme Greenway: Thorne Loop

8.67km

02:12

20m

Hike the 5.4-mile Thorne Lock loop from Moorends, a moderate trail exploring historic canals and the unique peatlands of Yorkshire.

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2. Thorne Lock loop from Thorne North

11.5km

02:54

10m

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

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3. Thorne loop from Thorne

5.12km

01:18

10m

Enjoy an easy 3.2-mile (5.1 km) hike on the Thorne loop from Thorne, featuring canals and a historic church, taking just over an hour.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Thorne, Doncaster, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Thorne Lock on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal

1. Isle of Axholme Greenway: Thorne Loop

2. Thorne Lock loop from Thorne North

3. Thorne loop from Thorne

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