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Grantham Group

We are the Grantham Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Surprise view, Canal, Denton Res, The Drift

Parking  will be on the Barrowby Lowfield, the entrance to which is at the junction of Dysart Road, the Drift and Low Road.

We will be following the bridle way across fields to Surprise View (Pancake Hill) where there are good views of Belvoir Castle and the Vale.

Descending the hill we follow the River Devon then join the towpath of  Grantham Canal. At Denton Wharf we leave the canal and cross fields to Denton Reservoir where we will stop for coffee.

We proceed around the Res and take a footpath towards Harlaxton Wharf where we cross the canal over the bridge and follow the footpath across a field cutting off the corner. If the weather is inclement we will avoid this and  follow the Drift back to Barrowby.

 

Thursday, 9 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Surprise view, Canal, Denton Res, The Drift

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 88222 35607
Nearest postcode:
NG32 1DF
what3words:
facelift.stormy.alleges
Start time:
10:00 am

Barrowby Lowfield

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking