Summer brings long daylight hours, vibrant towpath wildlife, and excellent conditions for exploring the Grantham Canal. The waterway runs through a changing…
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Staying cool and hydrated on the Grantham Canal in summer
A guide to the Grantham Canal’s towpath wildlife signs
The Grantham Canal offers much more than a route between the River Trent and Grantham. Its towpath passes through pasture, hedgerows, woodland edges, restored…
The Grantham Canal And Nottingham’s Inland Waterway Network
The Grantham Canal is often described as a route between the market town of Grantham and the River Trent, but that description understates its importance. From…
How to Plan a Birthday Picnic Along the Grantham Canal
A birthday picnic beside the Grantham Canal can be as relaxed or adventurous as you want it to be. The waterway stretches between Grantham and the River Trent…
Native Grass Meadows Along the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal crosses a changing landscape of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, moving from urban edges and working farmland into the open countryside of…
A Guide to Lock Ladders and Safety Equipment on the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal is a peaceful waterway through Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, yet its locks demand careful attention from anyone travelling by boat,…
Mills, Factories, and Working Water on the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal was built as an industrial waterway, linking the River Trent near Nottingham with the market town of Grantham. Opened in 1797, it carried…
Sunset Stand-Up Paddleboarding on the Grantham Canal
Exploring the Grantham Canal by stand-up paddleboard at sunset offers a slower, quieter way to experience this historic waterway. As the light softens across…
Autumn Bird Migration Along The Grantham Canal
As summer fades across the Midlands, the Grantham Canal becomes a lively route for birds moving between breeding grounds and wintering areas. Reedbeds,…
A Boater’s Guide To Grantham Canal Water Points
The Grantham Canal is a beautiful but demanding cruising route through Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Its quiet rural character, restored locks, shallow…