Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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6.64 km

Big Wood

Forest

6.91 km

Panoramic View Over Grantham

Highlight • Summit

About 1/3 around the tour and time for a drink. Close to being the highest point in the journey, hedgerows opened up to give 360 degree views

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10.6 km

Croxton Banks

Forest

17.9 km

Gravel Trail With Panoramic Views of the Vale of Belvoir and Knipton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fantastic gravel trail with panoramic views of the Vale of Belvoir to the north and Knipton Reservoir to the south.

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23.6 km

Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Belvoir Castle sits ontop of a hill rising over the valley of Belvoir, commanding views of North Leicestershire for many miles.

The house has been the ancestral home of the …

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24.7 km

View of Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tour circles Belvoir Castle; halfway around and about 1 mile from the castle car park (and cafe :-)) the castle stands prominent in the foreground.

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26.7 km

Woolsthorpe Middle Lock No. 17

Highlight • Structure

The Grantham canal offers some nice riding. Woolsthorpe lock offers you the chance to head back toward Belvoir castle on the tarmac.

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32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

8.87 km

7.01 km

664 m

355 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.31 km

8.54 km

8.41 km

4.68 km

1.35 km

Elevation

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 21 February

13°C

8°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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