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Grantham Canal Towpath – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Grantham

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Grantham Canal Towpath – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Grantham

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Grantham Canal Towpath – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Grantham

01:47

23.7km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.2 km for 60 m

After 23.3 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.04 km

Grantham Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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14.5 km

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

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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 …

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15.6 km

Longmoor Bridge

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Great descent down to the bridge.

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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.36 km

4.30 km

3.09 km

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

5.00 km

4.49 km

3.14 km

412 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

21°C

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Grantham Canal Towpath – Woolsthorpe Middle Lock loop from Grantham

Grantham Canal Towpath

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock

Longmoor Bridge

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