The Grantham Canal offers a very different boating experience from a busy through-route such as the Trent & Mersey or Grand Union. It is a rural, historic…
Insights
Navigating the Grantham Canal by Narrowboat
Birdwatching along the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal crosses a varied slice of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, linking urban edges, quiet villages, pasture, arable fields, restored lock…
Spring Wildflowers Along The Grantham Canal
Spring brings a fresh layer of colour to the Grantham Canal. As the towpath dries, hedgerows leaf out and the canal margins brighten, small flowers appear in…
A Guide to Every Lock on the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal crosses 33 miles of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire countryside between the River Trent near Nottingham and Grantham. Its 18 locks are…
Picnic Places To Discover Along The Grantham Canal
Finding the best picnic spots along the Grantham Canal is less about locating a formal picnic area and more about choosing a pleasant stretch of towpath, a…
Where to Launch a Canoe or Kayak on the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal crosses a peaceful stretch of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire countryside between the River Trent at West Bridgford and Grantham. Its…
Cycling the Full Length of the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal offers a rewarding cross-country ride through the landscapes of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Its towpath links the outskirts of…
Walking the Grantham Canal: A Section-by-Section Guide
The Grantham Canal crosses a quiet and varied stretch of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, linking the market town of Grantham with the River Trent at West…