Bookable - Hickling Basin to Colston Bassett

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Overview

Starting out from Hickling basin we cross the fields to Colston Bassett where we will stop for lunch. From there we will return to the Grantham Canal and follow that to Hickling Basin, where tea rooms and a pub awaits.

If you would like to join this walk please contact the Leader using the email link.

Sunday, 23 February 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please bring a packed lunch.

There is plenty of roadside parking. It is approx 20 mins drive from West Bridgford.

There is a pub with toilets at the lunch stop.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 69069 29432
Nearest postcode:: LE14 3AH
what3words:: larger.basics.observes

Start time:: 10:00 am

Hickling Basin by the Plough Pub.

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