Easy
2.9 miles from GranthamGrantham Canal from Denton Wharf
Canal towpath & Open countryside • 5 miles
- Time
- Approx. 2 hours
- Off-lead
- Off-lead: good in sections
- Parking
- Parking: yes
- Livestock possible
- Water
Canal towpath · Farmland · Village · Harlaxton
Harlaxton loop via Denton
7 miles · circular Approx. 3 hours 2 miles from GranthamModerate
Livestock may be grazing — keep dogs on a lead near animals and follow signs.
The Grantham Canal Society’s seven-mile round from Harlaxton: towpath, footpaths, fields (some arable) and quiet lanes, past Denton Wharf and back to the village — suitable for biddable dogs, with the Gregory at the end.
- Livestock possible
- Water
Quick facts
- Distance
- 7 miles, circular
- Time
- 3 hours
- Terrain
- Canal towpath, Farmland, Village
- Parking
- Roadside
- Off-lead
- Limited
- Enclosure
- Open
- Livestock
- Possible
- Road exposure
- Moderate
- Water
- Canal
- Mud
- Moderate
- Pushchair
- No
- Toilets
- No
- Dog bins
- Not known
- Café or pub
- Gregory Arms, Harlaxton
- Entry
- Free
The walk
Towpath, footpaths, fields (some arable) and quiet lanes over 7 miles / 11.5 km, taking in Denton Wharf and Harlaxton village. Quiet lanes still carry cars; arable fields may be muddy and stock may be in the pasture — a walk for a dog that comes back when called.
Route on Grantham Canal Society
Conditions can change. Keep dogs under appropriate control, close gates, and follow local signage. This is a guide to where to go, not a navigation app.
Current conditions
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- Time
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- Off-lead
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- Parking
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- Time
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- Off-lead
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- Parking
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