Frieston Heath Lane – Swans on the River Wilsom loop from Barkston

Frieston Heath Lane – Swans on the River Wilsom loop from Barkston

Moderate

riders

Frieston Heath Lane – Swans on the River Wilsom loop from Barkston

03:01

59.4km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.3 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.09 km

Sallow Holt

Forest

5.80 km

Hough on the Hill Castle Hill

Highlight • Castle

8.29 km

Frieston Heath Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Photo is of when you turn onto the segment, go on a bit further and you will find a gentle 4-5% incline that increases to 15% further up the road. Totally unexpected given the surrounding area.

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23.6 km

Quaker Meeting House, Brant Broughton

Highlight • Religious Site

A timber-framed barn was given to the Quakers in 1701 by Thomas Robinson
and almost completely rebuilt in stone to serve as the meeting house. A cottage
attached to the …

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39.0 km

The Side House Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

lovely coffee shop, outdoor seating, home make cafes, great coffee, cyclists welcomed

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48.3 km

Footbridge Over the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

accessible on about 100yrds of track before the track improves to tarmac

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55.6 km

First Sand Plantation

Forest

58.9 km

Swans on the River Wilsom

Highlight • River

This walk includes river possible swans some small hills small lakes a large number of stiles small road walk and path through Belton golf coarse before final road walk back to Barkston.

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