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Avoid during hedge trimming season as lined by Hawthorn.

NT doesn't encourage cycling in the wider estate, but it's straightforward to cycle through in either direction from the main entrance along the newly resurfaced mile long South Drive and through the (time controlled) pedestrian gate onto Belton Lane. Recently they've been giving out coffee vouchers to people arriving on foot or by cycle at the entrance booths near the car park. They're trying to encourage low carbon visitors.

Now under new ownership but still a great place to stop in a nice location. Outdoor bike parking which can be overseen from the tables inside. Open 9am-3.30pm (3pm Sun, closed Mon).

St James is a medieval church, though largely rebuilt at its restoration in 1856. It’s a Grade I listed building. There’s a bench at the front, making the village of Aslackby (which is pronounced ‘Aze-ul-be’) a good rest spot.

Great descent down to the bridge.

Belton House, completed in 1688 is surrounded by formal gardens and a series of avenues leading to follies within a wooded park. It is a National Trust property, so free for members to visit. Cafe facilities and so much to see and do.

Belton House, completed in 1688 is surrounded by formal gardens and a series of avenues leading to follies within a wooded park. It is a National Trust property, so free for members to visit. Cafe facilities and so much to see and do.

The Grantham Canal closed to boats in 1929 and nature has since reclaimed it. Much of the area is designated as an SSSI as a valuable wetland habitat. Some sections have been re-opened to navigation. The towpath has been rebuilt and forms part of NCN Route 15.