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Melton

Broughton And Old Dalby

Hickling Basin – Hickling Lengthman's Hut loop from Broughton and Old Dalby

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Hiking trails & Routes

East Midlands

Leicestershire

Melton

Broughton And Old Dalby

Hickling Basin – Hickling Lengthman's Hut loop from Broughton and Old Dalby

Moderate

hikers

Hickling Basin – Hickling Lengthman's Hut loop from Broughton and Old Dalby

04:34

17.6km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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374 m

Nether Broughton Motte

Highlight • Historical Site

5.70 km

Wesleyan Chapel

Highlight • Other

5.73 km

Walker's Green Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

5.97 km

St Luke's Church, Hickling

Highlight • Historical Site

It was built in the 14th century. The chancel was rebuilt in 1845, and the tower in 1873. A general restoration was carried out in 1886.

Tip by

6.18 km

The Plough Inn & Village Shop

Highlight • Pub

Fantastic pub that has turned into a village shop during lockdown. Hot drinks, sausage rolls and cakes are available.

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6.21 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe for Cyclists, runners, walkers etc. Can highly recommend the Carrot cake !

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6.24 km

Hickling Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

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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6.94 km

Hickling Lengthman's Hut

Highlight • Historical Site

10.6 km

Hose Thorns

Forest

17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.35 km

6.22 km

991 m

823 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

5.43 km

3.97 km

1.95 km

304 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Hickling Basin – Hickling Lengthman's Hut loop from Broughton and Old Dalby

Nether Broughton Motte

Wesleyan Chapel

Walker's Green Playground

St Luke's Church, Hickling

The Plough Inn & Village Shop

The Old Wharf

Hickling Basin

Hickling Lengthman's Hut

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