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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Rushcliffe
Orston

Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Elton and Orston

Moderate

32

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Hickling Basin – The Old Wharf loop from Elton and Orston

02:40

46.2km

150m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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13.0 km

Vintage AA Road Sign, Tithby

Highlight • Monument

Tithby is a quaint and historic little village just south of Bingham.

One of its unique features is a vintage AA road sign, mounted on a house wall, which gives …

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2

22.2 km

Chocolate Fondue

Highlight • Restaurant

3

23.2 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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4

23.3 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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5

23.4 km

Hicking Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

excellent cycling stop. fantastic food and generous portions. Best carrot cake ever....

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

704 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

2.81 km

680 m

116 m

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