Tour: Historic Lincoln and surrounding area (E)(EP)

GroupTouring
LocationLincoln
PostcodeLN2 1QA
Map Reference53.2349, -0.53814
Ride Start on Google mapsGoogle map
Ride length247 km
Split routesGap 2356.24 > 100m
Split info53.229009,-0.544795
Climbing1339 m
MaxGradient32.0979% (suspect calcs!)
Ride effort5077.1 tcEnergy
Added byNeil Wheadon
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These are 5 routes in the Lincoln area that could be used as a group for a number of days cycling in the Lincoln area

See https://www.cycle-england.co.uk/en/rides/rides-in-lincolnshire/historic-lincoln-and-surrounding-area/

Historic Lincoln and Surrounding Area

Lincolnshire is a wonderfully diverse county to explore by bike and this route will allow you to experience many different aspects of it, treating you to some of the best sights and experiences it has to offer. Based predominantly in Lincoln, you’ll be able to explore this ancient city in all its glory whilst also venturing further afield to take in the contrasting and captivating countryside that surrounds it.

  • Distance: 248 km (154 miles) 

  • Total climbing: 776m
  • Terrain: Quiet Roads

  • Starting point: Lincoln

  • Finish point: Lincoln

  • Highlights

    Lincoln Castle

    This fortress, built by William the Conqueror, has dominated Lincoln’s skyline since 1068 and is home to one of only four surviving copies of Magna Carta. It also houses a Victorian prison which provides a unique insight into crime and punishment of the past.

    Lincoln Cathedral

    Regarded as one of Europe’s finest Gothic buildings, Lincoln Cathedral is not to be missed. It was once the tallest cathedral in the world and still offers stunning views from its roof and tower, as well as intricate architecture inside its walls.

    Doddington Hall

    This fine, late Elizabethan mansion was designed by Robert Smythson, one of England’s leading architects, and completed in 1600. It has been privately owned by the same family ever since and is surrounded by majestic gardens.

    International Bomber Command Centre

    Home of the UK’s tallest war memorial in the form of a 31-metre spire, this visitor centre honours the service and sacrifice of all those who lost their life while serving with Bomber Command during World War II.

    Tattershall Castle

    Standing six stories tall, this 15th century fort features some of the earliest and finest surviving examples of medieval brickwork in England. The castle’s highlights include a vast winding staircase, gothic fireplaces and brilliantly preserved battlements.

    Whisby Nature Park

    Whisby Nature Park is an amazing place to discover; full of wildlife, walks and trails. The park was once lifeless and barren after being created by quarrying but nature has reclaimed the pits and sand and created a rich habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna.

The Rides

1: Cycle Lincolnshire - Route 1 - Lincoln to Woodhall Spa (E)

See https://www.cycle-england.co.uk/en/rides/rides-in-lincolnshire/historic-lincoln-and-surrounding-area/ One of 5 rides from Lincoln Historic Lincoln and Surrounding Area Lincolnshire is a wonderfully diverse county to explore by bike and this route will allow you to experience many different aspects of it, treating you to some of the best sights and experiences it has to offer. Based predominantly in Lincoln, you'll be able to explore this ancient city in all its glory whilst also venturing fu more ...

2: Cycle Lincolnshire - Route 2 - Woodhall Spa to Lincoln (E)

See https://www.cycle-england.co.uk/en/rides/rides-in-lincolnshire/historic-lincoln-and-surrounding-area/ This ride links directly with ride 1 from Lincoln to make a circular ride One of 5 rides from Lincoln Historic Lincoln and Surrounding Area Lincolnshire is a wonderfully diverse county to explore by bike and this route will allow you to experience many different aspects of it, treating you to some of the best sights and experiences it has to offer. Based predominantly in Lincoln, you'll be a more ...

3: Cycle Lincolnshire - Route 3 - Lincoln to Doddington Hall (E)

See https://www.cycle-england.co.uk/en/rides/rides-in-lincolnshire/historic-lincoln-and-surrounding-area/ Historic Lincoln and Surrounding Area Lincolnshire is a wonderfully diverse county to explore by bike and this route will allow you to experience many different aspects of it, treating you to some of the best sights and experiences it has to offer. Based predominantly in Lincoln, you'll be able to explore this ancient city in all its glory whilst also venturing further afield to take in the more ...

4: Cycle Lincolnshire - Route 4 - Doddington Hall to Lincoln (E)

See https://www.cycle-england.co.uk/en/rides/rides-in-lincolnshire/historic-lincoln-and-surrounding-area/ This ride can be lined with Cycle Lincolnshire - Route 3 - Lincoln to Doddington Hall to give a circular route One of 5 rides from Lincoln Historic Lincoln and Surrounding Area Lincolnshire is a wonderfully diverse county to explore by bike and this route will allow you to experience many different aspects of it, treating you to some of the best sights and experiences it has to offer. Based more ...

5: Cycle Lincolnshire - Route 5 - Circular ride from Lincoln to Market Rasen (E)

See https://www.cycle-england.co.uk/en/rides/rides-in-lincolnshire/historic-lincoln-and-surrounding-area/ One of 5 rides from Lincoln Historic Lincoln and Surrounding Area Lincolnshire is a wonderfully diverse county to explore by bike and this route will allow you to experience many different aspects of it, treating you to some of the best sights and experiences it has to offer. Based predominantly in Lincoln, you'll be able to explore this ancient city in all its glory whilst also venturing fu more ...

Places of Interest

Distance (km)CategoryTitleDescription
0.0bike/parkingCentral Bicycle parking in Lincoln2 Exchequer Gate, Lincoln LN2 1PZ Right by the cathedral, a great and dare I say safe place to leave your Tandem
0.0food/cafeCoffee by the Arch (Lincoln)9 Newport, Lincoln, LN1 3DE Open weekdays 8:30 - 17:00, Saturday 08:30 - 18:00, Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
0.0food/cafeLincoln Cathedral visitor centre and gardens (Lincoln)Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PX Cafe within the cathedral. There is a large area within the cathedral complex to leave the bike. You don't need to pay admission. One of the pictures shows the view of th ...
0.0interest/castleLincoln Castle (Lincoln)Lincoln Castle., Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3AA A place where kings and convicts have walked A symbol of power and punishment through the ages Home to an original 1215 Magna Carta
0.0interest/churchLincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace (Lincoln) - English HeritageMinster Yard, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1PU Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond, the medieval bishops' palace was ...
0.0interest/churchLincoln Cathedral
0.0interest/historicPottergate Arch (Lincoln)3 Pottergate, Lincoln LN2 1PH Remains of a city gate from the 13th century, used as the main entrance to Lincoln Cathedral.
0.0interest/historicNorth Tower of the East Gate of the Wall of Roman Lindum Colonia (Lincoln)28 Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 4AA
0.0misc/bcqBCQ Question BCQ281This is a BCQ challedge location near Lincoln in the couny of Lincolnshire of North East England.See here for details of the BCQ challenge.OS map 121 SK 9786 7190.Question number: BCQ281.Question: Who ...
0.0stay/hotelThe Old Palace Lodge LincolnLocated in the very heart of Lincoln's historic quarter, The Old Palace offers elegant guesthouse accommodation in the ancient heart of Lincoln. It offers 21st century elegance with the splendour of t ...
1.1food/cafeRiverside Coffee Shop (Lincoln)Oak House Waterside South, Lincoln LN5 7FB CLOSED SATURDAY and SUNDAY
14.8food/cafeBardney Heritage Centre 123A Station Rd, Bardney, Lincoln LN3 5UF For your local traditional Fish & Chips, Bed & Breakfast, Tearoom, Cycle Hire and all Bardney's amazing history. plus events venue
31.1interest/industrialDogdyke Pumping Station (Tattershall)Tattershall, Lincoln LN4 4JG Open once a month - Come and enjoy this award-winning Heritage site which tells the story of land drainage. You will be able to see the unique 1856 Bradley and Craven beam ...
33.2interest/castleTattershall Castle (National Trust)Sleaford Rd, Tattershall, Lincoln LN4 4LR Rising proudly from the flat Lincolnshire fens, Tattershall Castle, with its huge Gothic fireplaces and church-like windows, was designed to impress. Built by ...
33.2interest/historicTattershall College (Tattershall) - English HeritageOff Market Place (access between houses numbered 2 and 3), Tattershall, Lincolnshire, LN4 4LG Remains of a grammar school for church choristers, founded in the mid-15th century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell ...
35.1food/cafeBattle Of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre (Coningsby)Dogdyke Rd, Coningsby, Lincoln LN4 4SY There is a small museum that takes about 30 minutes and is free to enter by the ticket desk (pictured) The WW2 aircraft are in a hanger and you need to pay for a ...
38.2interest/museumThorpe Camp Visitor Centre and Spitfire tearoom (Tattershall Thorpe)Tattershall Thorpe, Lincoln LN4 4PL Home of the 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters) and 627 Squadron that flew out of RAF Woodhall Spa in the 1940s
42.7bike/hireWoodhall Spa Bike Hire Ltd (Woodhall Spa)Stixwould Rd, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QG Located in Woodhall Spa on the Southern edge of the outstanding Lincolnshire Wolds, 15 miles from Historic Lincoln City; we have bikes for single hire, couples or t ...
42.7food/cafeKitchenetta (Woodhall Spa)4 The Broadway, Woodhall Spa LN10 6ST
42.7food/cafeArchie's Coffee (Woodhall Spa)12 Station Rd, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QL Open daily 10:00 - 16:30
42.7interest/museumWoodhall Spa Cottage Museum (Woodhall Spa)Iddesleigh Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6SH The Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum is a joy to explore and packed with intriguing stories and displays about Woodhall Spa, the local area and the Wield family, who ...
42.7misc/toiletsPublic Toilets and car park(Woodhall Spa)1 Spa Rd, Woodhall Spa LN10 6PZ
42.7stay/campsiteWoodhall Country Park (Woodhall Spa)Stixwould Rd, Woodhall Spa LN10 6UJ GBP34/night to camp!!
51.9bike/shopJust One More Bike (Horncastle)Just One More Bike, 25 High Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5HP CLOSED TUESDAY
51.9food/cafeThe Bridge (Horncastle)17 Bridge St, Horncastle LN9 5HZ
51.9interest/museumHorncastle History & Heritage Society (Horncastle)Watsons Yd, West St, Horncastle LN9 5JG The Society's collection of maps, articles, books, tapes and photographs, etc., now available in our Archive centre at the Joseph Banks Centre on Bridge Street ...
51.9travel/carParkingCattle Market Free Car park (Horncastle)7 The Wong, Horncastle LN9 6EB
67.5food/cafeThe Open Door (Bardney)22A Station road, Bardney LN3 5UA The Open Door in Bardney in Lincolnshire is fabulous and bike friendly. It's on the high street which is part of the Water Railway winter route. Great coffee, lovely ...
79.0stay/cycleCampingBranston Moor Campsite (Lincoln)Branston Moor Campsite, Poultry Farm, Moor Lane, Branston, Lincolnshire LN4 1JA Pitch fee From GBP19 with electric, GBP16 non electric inc 2 adults per night. (2024) Pod with electric GBP25 - SEASONAL ...
80.1food/cafeBranston Cafe (Branston)6 Rectory Ln, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1NA Open every day
86.3interest/museumInternational Bomber Command Centre (Lincoln)Closed Mondays (though not Bank Holidays) The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) is a world-class facility to serve as a point for recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for Bomber Comman ...
88.7interest/miscLincoln Tank Memorial (Lincoln)A memorial to the Lincoln engineers that worked together to invent the tank in Lincoln in 1915. William Foster & Co. was a Lincoln company in the early 20th century and was instrumental in the inventi ...
93.3bike/milleniumPostSkellingthorpe Millennium Marker
93.3food/icecreamDaisy Made Farm (Skellingthorpe)Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5SA CLOSED MONDAY IN WINTER
96.7interest/houseDoddington Hall and Bike Shop (Doddington)Doddington Hall & Gardens, Main Street, Doddington, Lincoln LN6 4RU NGR SK 900 700 Large Country Estate well worth visiting a good range of shops and 2 cafe's and a Giant bike shop. there is an off ro ...
106.3food/cafeOakridge Arens (Collingham)OAKRIDGE ARENA, SWINDERBY ROAD, COLLINGHAM , NEWARK NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG23 7NZ - NGR SK 852 623 An Equestrian Centre which specializes in Western Quarter Horses. Open every day good coffee and food. Ind ...
108.4food/pubThe Royal Oak (Collingham)Station Road, Collingham NG237RA
108.4interest/miscCollingham All Saints - Flood Marks (Collingham)80 Low St, Collingham, Newark NG23 7NL - Grid Ref NGR SK 829 620 Flood marks on the Church wall although Collingham is 2km from the river Trend flood waters still regularly reach the village.
108.4travel/railStationCollingham Railway Station (Collingham)Collingham station, Station Road, Collingham,Nottinghamshire NG23 7RB
109.5interest/wildlifeRSPB Langford Lowfields Nature Reserve (Collingham)RSPB Langford Lowfields, Langford Quarry, Newark Road, Collingham. NG23 7RF - NGR SK 821 604
110.5food/gardenCentrePearson’s Nursery and cafe (Collingham)Whitemoor Lane, Collingham, near Newark, Notts, NG237QH
127.6food/cafeBroadwalk cafe at The Natural World Centre (Lincoln)Whisby Natural World Centre, Moor Lane, Nr Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW The Natural World Centre is located within Whisby Nature Park and is just five miles from Lincoln City centre. The Natura ...
127.6interest/countryParkThe Natural World Centre-Whisby Nature Park (Thorpe on the Hill) Whisby Nature Park, Moor Ln, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW
134.3bike/milleniumPostHarby Millenium Marker
134.3food/pubThe Bottle and Glass (Harby) Bottle & Glass 5 High Street, Harby Newark NG23 7EB NGR SK 880 708
143.8food/cafeTorksey Lock Coffee House (Torksey Lock)Lock Row, Torksey Lock, Lincoln LN1 2EH
151.1food/cafeScrummies Coffee Shop (Saxilby)21-23 High St, Saxilby, LN1 2LN
154.3food/cafeColbourne’s Cafe (Odder)A57 Complex, Saxilby Rd, Odder, Lincoln LN1 2BB
157.3food/cafeQuayside Coffee (Burton Waters)1, The Landings, Burton Waters, Lincoln LN1 2TU Open daily 07:00 -19:00
160.6interest/museumLincoln Museum (Lincoln)Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 1LP Huge collection of artifacts
166.5food/cafeSeven Districts Coffee (Nettleham)Nettleham Community Hub, 1 East St, Nettleham, Lincoln LN2 2SL
168.7food/gardenCentreScothern Nurseries Plant Centre (Scothern)Scothern Nurseries, Dunholme Road, Scothern, LN2 2UD Open every day
169.7food/pubBottle & Glass Inn (Scothern)Main St, Scothern, Lincoln LN2 2UG
178.3food/cafeWickenby Cafe (Langworth)The Old Control Tower, Wickenby Aerodrome, Langworth, Lincoln LN3 5AX Open hours are 10am - 4pm on airfield open days (normally Wed-Sun)
184.9travel/railStationMarket Rasen Railway StationMarket Rasen station, Chapel Street, Market Rasen,Lincolnshire LN8 3AQ
185.9food/cafeJossals (Market Rasen)7 Queen St, Market Rasen LN8 3EH CLOSED MONDAY and TUESDAY
185.9food/cafeMarch Hare Kitchen & Deli (Market Rasen)14 Market Pl, Market Rasen LN8 3HL Open Monday to Saturday 08:30 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 12:00

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