Kinoulton, Colston Bassett and the Grantham Canal, 23rd February 2025


 Scott's 7-mile walk started at the (sadly closed) Nevile Arms and took thirteen members along Hall Lane and across the River Smite towards Colston Bassett for bacon butties and coffee at the Village Hall.  We then followed Church Gate for a short distance before turning off to cross the Smite again and head towards the ruins of St Mary's Church.  Then, after joining Colston Road, we reached the Grantham Canal which we followed back to Kinoulton.



The start amongst the crocuses outside the Nevile Arms

Distant view of Colston Bassett Hall. Twenty bedrooms, eight bathrooms and all yours for £3.6 million

Bacon butties in the Village Hall

Passing St John the Divine, Colston Bassett

River Smite, looking downstream

St Mary's Church

Not muddy like this everywhere


Returning along the canal

Advice for fishermen - stopping the spread of invasive aquatic species

St Luke's Church, Main Street, Kinoulton