This 7.8-mile circular walk to Belvoir Castle includes a section on the Grantham Canal and a stop-off at a charming country pub <\/p>

This walk on the Lincolnshire-Leicestershire border takes in the Grantham Canal with great views across the Vale of Belvoir. Midway through the walk, stop off at the impressive Belvoir Castle.<\/p>\n

Belvoir Castle (pronounced Beaver) is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland. Although it has a medieval appearance it was rebuilt in the 19th century and the turrets and towers are for effect only.<\/p>\n

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Belvoir Castle walk<\/h2>\n
7.8 miles\/12.5km | 4 hours | moderate | 119m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n
1. Belvoir Lane<\/h4>\n
From the village of Woolsthorpe by the small village green, head east on Belvoir Lane.<\/p>\n
At the end of the lane follow a path and then turn right at a fork and cross a brick bridge over the River Devon. Climb over a stile and follow a line of trees on the right, then climb another stile and continue along the right-hand edge of a field.<\/p>\n
In the field corner, climb a stile and turn half right along a field-side track waymarked Jubilee Way, to reach the road.<\/p>\n
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5. Dirty Duck Pub<\/h4>\n
500m beyond the lock at Woolsthorpe Wharf next to the Dirty Duck Pub<\/a>, leave the canal and cross the bridge, following the lane to a road.<\/p>\n

Useful information<\/h3>\n

Starting point<\/h4>\n
The postcode is NG32 1LT and there is free roadside parking. You can get to Woolsthorpe from Grantham and back by bus.<\/p>\n

Terrain<\/h4>\n
Hilly in parts but flat along the side of the canal. Some walking on fields and roads. Some stiles. Not wheelchair\/pushchair friendly.<\/p>\n

Map<\/h4>\n
OS Explorer 247<\/p>\n

Belvoir Castle walk<\/h2>\n
7.8 miles\/12.5km | 4 hours | moderate | 119m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Belvoir Farm<\/h4>\n
About 200 metres past the works, turn right along a lane and after the second farm, the way continues along a rough track.<\/p>\n

Belvoir Castle walk<\/h2>\n7.8 miles\/12.5km | 4 hours | moderate | 119m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Belvoir Farm<\/h4>\nAbout 200 metres past the works, turn right along a lane and after the second farm, the way continues along a rough track.<\/p>\n

4. Grantham Canal<\/h4>\nImmediately after crossing a bridge over the Grantham Canal, turn right onto the towpath and keep along it for two and a half miles (4 km).<\/p>\n

5. Dirty Duck Pub<\/h4>\n500m beyond the lock at Woolsthorpe Wharf next to the Dirty Duck Pub<\/a>, leave the canal and cross the bridge, following the lane to a road.<\/p>\n