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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Rushcliffe

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Rushcliffe

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4.5

(2)

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Rushcliffe

03:05

44.5km

190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.53 km

Scotton's Hill

Forest

4.24 km

Cotgrave Forest

Forest

4.85 km

Wolds Lane Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Most suitable for Gravel and MTB

Tip by

9.09 km

View of the Vale from Kinoulton Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The climb is a tough one for the area but the view from the top into the Vale is beautiful so well worth the effort!

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32.0 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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32.0 km

Hicking Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

A welcome stop on any bikeride/hike... The cafe is a popular spot in such an idyllic setting. Good selection of food and drinks!

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32.2 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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35.4 km

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Great 50 mile loop. Mostly flat. I used a Hybrid bike with gravel king tires.

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35.8 km

Vimy Ridge Path Near Grantham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Best suited for off road cycles.

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44.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

16.3 km

3.77 km

2.78 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

12.6 km

11.9 km

4.28 km

725 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

14°C

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The Old Wharf – Hickling Basin loop from Rushcliffe

Wolds Lane Forest Trail

View of the Vale from Kinoulton Climb

The Old Wharf

Hicking Wharf Café

Hickling Basin

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

Vimy Ridge Path Near Grantham Canal

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