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Lincoln Castle West Gate – Lincoln Castle loop from Hykeham

Lincoln Castle West Gate – Lincoln Castle loop from Hykeham

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135

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Lincoln Castle West Gate – Lincoln Castle loop from Hykeham

05:23

122km

700m

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: April 23, 2026

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After 115 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.8 km

Long Wood

Forest

22.0 km

Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

54.6 km

Panholes Plantation

Forest

57.6 km

Welsdale Road Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

This is a tough short climb with 8 & 9% gradients. The Bluestone Heath Road that follows is very comfortable riding.

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106 km

Dambusters Inn, Scampton

Highlight • Pub

Great food and beer. Or at least a top up for your water bottle.

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107 km

View of RAF Scampton

Highlight • Historical Site

A great place at the end of Scampton Runway to watch the Red Arrows conduct their practices and return to base.

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108 km

North Carlton Hill

Highlight • Climb

Around 8% kick at the top of this climb

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114 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 …

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115 km

Lincoln Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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116 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. …

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117 km

River Witham and Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

a quieter bike route that avoids the main road bike routes. lots of pedestrians at rush hour though

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122 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

107 km

10.4 km

3.92 km

670 m

205 m

Surfaces

93.1 km

28.7 km

392 m

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

33°C

14°C

0 %

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Lincoln Castle West Gate – Lincoln Castle loop from Hykeham

Welsdale Road Hill Climb

Dambusters Inn, Scampton

View of RAF Scampton

North Carlton Hill

Lincoln Castle West Gate

Lincoln Castle

Brayford Pool

River Witham and Riverside Path

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