Horncastle to Miningsby and back

13.69 Miles
0.00FT
1.25 hours

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A gentle cycle ride exploring the villages to the south east of Horncastle – taking in the historic parkland of Scrivelsby – an ideal route to reintroduce you to cycling.

Distance: 21 ½ km (13 miles)
Terrain: Country roads, with a short section on the B1183 and a footbridge over a ford
Highest Point: 90 metres above sea level
Lowest Point: 34 metres above sea level
Journey Time @ 12kmph: 1 ¼ hours plus breaks

Looking after the Wolds - The Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service works in partnership with the Lincolnshire Wolds Joint Advisory Committee and other groups and individuals to help protect, enhance and raise awareness of this nationally protected landscape. For more information about the Wolds, please visit the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB website.

Step by step instructions

Let's set off!
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Stage 1: Horncastle to Scrivelsby Parkland (5.2km and approx. 25 minutes)

Start from the Cattle Market Car Park on South Street, Horncastle, LN9 6EB (TF 259 693)

1. Leave the car park and turn right onto Boston Road, then left onto Mareham Road, opposite Stanhope Hall and cycle to Mareham on the Hill.

2. Take the first right, signposted Scrivelsby, and continue along until you reach the junction with B1183.

3. Turn left at the junction to join B1183. Cycle past the woodland on your left, then turn left onto the gated road.
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Stage 2: Scrivelsby Parkland to Moorby (5km and approx. 25 minutes)

1. Go through the gate, carefully closing it behind you. Cycle through the parkland, closing the gate behind you as you leave.

2. Follow the road down to the ford – there is a footbridge on your right if you don’t want to get wet! Continue along as the road bends left, then right down to the crossroads.

3. Turn left onto the B1183 and continue through Moorby, until you reach the sharp right-hand bend.
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Stage 3: Moorby to Horncastle (11.2km and approx. 55 minutes)

1. Continue straight ahead, signposted Miningsby (Gated Road). Please ensure you leave all gates as you find them – sometimes they are open, sometimes closed, depending if livestock are grazing.

2. At the next junction turn left towards Hameringham Top.

3. Turn left to Low Hameringham and continue along, back through Mareham on the Hill and into Horncastle, turning right onto South Street, then left to the car park, your starting point.
You made it! Well done.

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