Fossdyke Canal at Saxilby – St Helen's Church, Thorney loop from Swanholme Lakes

Fossdyke Canal at Saxilby – St Helen's Church, Thorney loop from Swanholme Lakes

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Fossdyke Canal at Saxilby – St Helen's Church, Thorney loop from Swanholme Lakes

01:41

40.7km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

Gravel Pit Plantation

Forest

3.36 km

Skellingthorpe Cycleway Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This is a great place to base yourself out of if you are visiting the area. A free carpark that is right on the Dukeries Trail (see my other routes) cycle path between Lincoln and Fledborough.

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8.71 km

Fossdyke Canal at Saxilby

Highlight • River

Travelling East, the Fossdyke Canal Trail begins (or ends if you're travelling West!) at Saxilby. This traffic free path follows what is most likely the oldest canal in England that …

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14.5 km

St Helen's Church, Thorney

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was build in 1850 by Lewis Nockalls Cottingham (1787-1847). It is Grade II listed building.

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21.3 km

All Saints' Church, North Scarle

Highlight • Religious Site

A Grade I listed building dating from the 12th century, although it was destroyed by fire in 1342 before being rebuilt.

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25.1 km

Swinderby Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

Built in about 1850 Swinderby comprises the station, station master's house and signal box. The surviving buildings are listed grade II.
For many years this was the last stop for …

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34.7 km

Gilbert's Plot

Forest

40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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