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lovely canal bridge, head left along disused section of canal to pick up old railway line towards newark.

A nice part of the world though I prefer the parallel, quiet lane on my road bike. Don't forget to stop at the 'Dirty Duck' pub near the lock pictured. Spot the 'sculpture' of the duck on the roof of the pub.

A great route but some sections are extremely muddy but great fun. Toft hill climb is one section that really works legs, slow and steady wins out

Regularly explore this end of the Vale of Belvoir lane network and stop at the 'Dirty Duck' pub for lunch. See the duck ornament on the roof and you will understand the name!

Coffee & Cakes

Great descent down to the bridge.

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.

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.

accessible on about 100yrds of track before the track improves to tarmac

Closed Mondays!

St Swithin’s is a pretty parish church in farmland on the edge of Long Bennington. The church was built in the early 13th century and was developed over the following 200 years. It was significantly restored in 1902. Inside, you can view a 17th-century pulpit, a 12th-century octagonal stone font, a 15th-century sedilia of wood with carved angels as arm rests, and you can admire it all from 19th-century pews. St Swithin’s is Grade I-listed.

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.

Small place but has everything you want from a cafe stop.

Painted pebbles on the wall of St Peters Church

We rode this on road bikes. Ok unless you have super skinny tyres.

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

Small cafe selling drinks and cake, perfect stop off if you're in the area

A small but lovely cafe with outdoor seating area.