Sunday 28th April 2024 11:00am

Starting from - Cotgrave Country Park Car Park - NG12 3HE. It is free to park but please note that there is a height restriction barrier. If you use a roof rack, you will need to pull over in the housing estate to remove bikes before entering. NG12 3HE

This FLAB Social Rides Nottingham ride is open for anyone to join

  • 20.6 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 3 hr 20 mins

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

Starting point




Nottinghamshire
NG12 3SJ

We will head out from Cotgrave Country Park Car Park along the Grantham Canal as far as Cropwell Bishop. This section of the towpath has some mud/grass parts. We then swap the towpath for country lanes passing through Langar and Harby before returning along the towpath. At Hickling, we will visit the Old Wharf cafe, picturesquely situated right on the canal. We then head back along the canal to Cotgrave. Around 20 miles and almost entirely flat.

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An easy-going ride along the Grantham Canal towpath and round the villages south-east of Cotgrave. Cake/lunch stop at the Old Wharf, Hickling Basin.

A mix of mud/grass towpath (small section), gravel towpath and road. I've ridden it on a road bike and been fine but it may be better suited to other bike types.

Stopping at The Old Wharf - A lovely cafe at Hickling Basin right on the canal. It's about two thirds of the way through the route.

Please wear a helmet and bring anything you may need to fix a mechanical. We never leave anyone behind. Stronger riders are invited to spin faster to keep the same pace as the group. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

First-timers welcome!

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3 ride participants

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