Lincoln Cathedral – Lincoln Castle loop from Thorpe Culvert

Lincoln Cathedral – Lincoln Castle loop from Thorpe Culvert

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Lincoln Cathedral – Lincoln Castle loop from Thorpe Culvert

05:03

126km

570m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 62.5 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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28.9 km

Horncastle Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Horncastle is a quintessentially-English market town in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Nestled between the River Bain and River Waring, the town has a wonderful selection of antique shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants, pubs, artisan shops and places to stay. As such, it is a great place to stop for a pit-stop or an overnight stay on hikes in the area. Be sure to check out St Mary’s Church near the marketplace, which dates to the 13th century.

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28.9 km

Just One More Bike Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Cafe

if you cycle and passing there you gotta pop in!

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53.7 km

Cow Sculptures on the Water Rail Way

Highlight • Structure

A fun sculpture that's ageing well

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62.1 km

Lincoln Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lincoln is an inspiring city, rich in history. From the iconic Cathedral first built in 1072, and recognised as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in all of Europe, to the Castle, to the cobblestone streets of Steep Hill, there is something here for everyone.

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62.5 km

Lincoln Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Lincoln is a cathedral city with a rich history and culture. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside. With a magnificent selection of places for food and drink, boutiques, artisan shops, galleries, and places to stay, it is a great place to stop and explore. Be sure to check out the magnificent cathedral, the castle, and Steep Hill, a cobbled street that was voted Britain's Great Street in 2012.

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62.7 km

Lincoln Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The old castle complexes with the walls are also well worth seeing.

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63.3 km

Lincoln Castle West Gate

Highlight • Castle

A two storey gate tower was built in the late 11th or early 12th century. During the 13th or 14th century it was filled with stones and rubble, so blocking it and putting the gateway out of use for many hundreds of years. However, in April 1993 the gate was re-opened after the decision was made to excavate it. The Lincoln Castle Stone Masons spent two years rebuilding the gateway and each stone was hand adjusted. Incidentally the Roman wall was buried within an earth rampart and extended upward to form the Norman castle wall. The Roman west gate (on the same site as the castle's west gate) was excavated in the 19th century but collapsed on exposure.

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64.3 km

Brayford Pool

Highlight • Settlement

Brayford Pool is England's oldest inland harbour, that was originally used as a port by the Romans – who connected it to the River Trent by constructing the Foss Dyke.

Today you can enjoy watching a variety of water craft coming and going from the vantage point of a great selection of places offering food, drink and entertainment.

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126 km

End point

Train Station

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