Spilsby to Sutton on Sea loop

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Spilsby to Sutton on Sea loop

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Spilsby to Sutton on Sea loop

05:08

87.5km

260m

Cycling

Embark on the Spilsby to Sutton on Sea loop for a challenging touring bicycle ride that blends the rolling agricultural lands of the Lincolnshire Wolds with the flat, scenic coastline. This difficult 54.4-mile (87.5 km) loop features 866 feet (264 metres) of elevation gain and typically takes around 5 hours…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

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216 m

Spilsby Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Visit the charming historic market town of Spilsby in Lincolnshire. There are many great things to see in Spilsby including Gunby Hall and Gardens, Monksthorpe Chapel, Woodlands Fishery, and the Sir John Franklin Statue.

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20.0 km

Alford Manor House

Highlight • Historical Site

Believed to be the largest thatched manor house in the country, Alford Manor House was built in in 1611.

The Manor House, Gardens and Tea Rooms are open to the public along with the Museum of Rural Life.

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20.7 km

Alford Windmill & Sail Shed Café

Highlight • Structure

Alford's 5-sailed windmill is the only surviving mill in Alford. At one time there were 3. After renovation, a cafe has recently (July '22) opened in the Sail Shed. Serving Thurs-Sun 9am-5pm, it looks fab!

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32.1 km

Sutton on Sea Promenade and Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Fantastic cycleway along the attractive promenade in Sutton on Sea. Picture endless vistas of deserted sandy beach and a collection of multi-coloured beach huts as you make your way down the shore.

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72.2 km