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Quiet Road to Wymeswold – Hickling Basin loop from Rearsby

Moderate

7

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Quiet Road to Wymeswold – Hickling Basin loop from Rearsby

03:21

72.4km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.37 km

QueniBean Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice Little Cafe for Small Groups. Indoor and Outdoor Seating. Nice Friendly Staff

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2

10.2 km

Beer Sign

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3

18.3 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet back lane with downhill gradient allowing some speed.

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4

22.2 km

Quiet Road to Wymeswold

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Good alternative to the busy main road

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5

39.8 km

Single Lane Climb to Clipston on the Wolds

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Very few cars and a nice little climb

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6

50.3 km

Hickling Basin

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A lovely place to stop when walking along the Grantham Canal. There is a tea room and pub right next to the basin to refuel.

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7

50.4 km

The Old Wharf

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Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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8

61.2 km

Steep Hill on Wood Hill

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As you turn onto Wood Hill, you're greeted by the 11% gradient warning sign, so get ready for the steep drop down into the lovely village of Old Dalby!

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62.8 km

Bridgets Covert

Forest

B

72.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.8 km

2.12 km

1.97 km

336 m

278 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.4 km

19.8 km

214 m

< 100 m

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