Hickling, Kinoulton and the Grantham Canal, 6th October 2024

Angela's 7-mile walk today started at The Old Wharf at Hickling Basin and took 19 of us along the Grantham Canal to Kinoulton for coffee.  We then headed along the Smite to Colston Bassett before turning south to rejoin the canal at Clark's Bridge and then walked back along the towpath to Hickling Basin.

Crossing the Smite on the way towards Colston Bassett

Distant view of Colston Hall - a Grade 2 listed building dating back to 1704

Lunch stop

Recently restored Clark's Bridge

Hickling Lengthsman's Hut built to provide a resting place for the workers who maintained the Grantham Canal

And back to Hickling Basin for tea and cakes at The Old Wharf ...

... or something else at The Plough Inn