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Cycling in Lincoln

Situated in the East Midlands, Lincolnshire is one of the country’s most welcoming but least discovered cycling destinations. It is a county of contrasts; with the rolling chalk hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds gradually making way to the flatlands of the fens in the south, and the stunning coastline to the east.

Running from the Humber Estuary down to The Wash, Lincolnshire is a wonderfully diverse county to explore by bike. With charming market towns, undulating countryside and a beautiful coastline, you’ll find countless hidden gems to explore.

A variety of cycle routes have been crafted to allow you to experience different aspects of this great county. You can ride in the presence of history at Burghley House and Normanby Hall; or follow the Water Rail Way to explore the award-winning village of Woodhall Spa. You can pedal along Lincoln’s cobbled streets, tackling steep inclines, or head out to the coast and cycle alongside sweeping beaches and bewitching marshes.

Created by Cycle England, these carefully-curated routes are suitable for all abilities, and feature a selection of cycle-friendly businesses along the way. From café’s with puncture kits to accommodation with secure storage, you can enjoy a seamless cycling break in Lincolnshire - the perfect destination for exploring on two wheels.

North Lincolnshire Cycling Routes

Thornton Abbey exterior covered by a golden sunset

Abbey and Airfields Cycle Route

This circular ride from the lowlands of the Humber marshes up to the gentle lower slopes of the northern Wolds passes through mainly open countryside and pleasant villages. Route Highlights Goxhill This route starts at Goxhill, which once was a major centre for market gardening…

A bike resting on a bridge next to a country path

Conquer The Wolds Cycle Route

A circular ride through fine open countryside with superb views over the Ancholme Valley and the rolling farmlands of the high wolds. The area has many secluded roads to explore with several attractive villages within easy reach. The long-distance Viking Way footpath runs north…

Rolling hills in the Lincolnshire countryside

Edge of the Wolds Cycle Route

Enjoy the superb views over the lower Ancholme Valley and the rolling countryside to the east. Our route begins at Horkstow, well known for the Roman pavements discovered in the grounds of the Georgian Horkstow Hall in 1796. The mosaic depicting a chariot race was lifted in 1927…

Cycling Routes

Mother and daughter cycling near the seafront with a pier in the background

Grimsby Revolution Cycle Route

According to legend, Grimsby was founded by  a Danish fisherman called Grim. In Old Norse,  ‘by’ means village. The story of Grim and Havelok is written about in a poem thought to have been composed around 1280-1310, but Grimsby’s recorded history…

Man cycling through puddle in rural village

Market Rasen to Wickenby Cycle Route

This ride takes you through 11 villages, some of  which are just a cluster of a few houses and keeps mainly to quiet country roads where traffic is light.  It can be shortened at various points to allow for  ability and time available. Route Highlights The route…

A man cycling through a large puddle in a village

Market Rasen to Caistor Cycle Route

This journey will take you through 1,000 years of history with the highlight being Caistor, a Roman town with outstanding Georgian housing. Along the way, you will pass through Middle Rasen, a village once divided into two parishes by the River Rase. Route Highlights At Kingerby…