The Grantham Canal cuts through the rolling countryside between Grantham and Nottingham, and along its quiet towpath a network of small community growing…
Insights
Grantham Canal Allotments and Community Gardens by the Waterway
Seasonal Guide to Hedgehog Populations on the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal stretches for around 33 miles through the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire countryside, its quiet towpaths and reed-fringed water offering…
Reading the Grantham Canal's Mileposts and Distance Markers
The Grantham Canal stretches for around 33 miles between the market town of Grantham in Lincolnshire and the River Trent near Nottingham, threading through…
How the Grantham Canal Shaped Lincolnshire's Dye and Textile Trade
The Grantham Canal threads nearly thirty-three miles through Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, linking market towns, river valleys and farmland worked for…
Safe Swimming Stops Along the Grantham Canal
The Grantham Canal is a peaceful route through Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, with towpaths, locks, villages and long views across farmland. It is tempting…
The Grantham Canal’s Canal-Side Wildlife Ponds and Their Inhabitants
Along the Grantham Canal, water does more than carry narrowboats. Beside the main channel are ponds, feeder pools, old cuttings, wet hollows and drainage…
Grantham Canal Restored Sections and What Comes Next
The Grantham Canal runs for about 33 miles through Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, linking the River Trent at Nottingham with Grantham. Opened in 1797, it…
Autumn Fungi Along the Grantham Canal: A Safe Field Guide
When the Grantham Canal slips into autumn, its towpaths become a study in texture and colour. Fallen leaves collect beneath ash, willow and hawthorn, while…
Cycle-Friendly Cafés Along the Grantham Canal
A ride along the Grantham Canal is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace, with time for a proper break beside the water. The route runs for roughly 33 miles between…
The Grantham Canal’s History of Ice Trade and Harvesting
Before electric refrigeration, ice was a seasonal commodity that linked ponds, country estates, inns, breweries, markets and kitchens. The Grantham Canal…