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  • Horncastle to Rowgate Hill and back

Horncastle to Rowgate Hill and back

  • Cycling
  • Horncastle
  • Distance 20.13 Miles
  • Elevation 0.00FT
  • Duration 2.75 hours

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Follow the Bain Valley, cross Roman roads and explore wide verge lined lanes before a strenuous ride up to the Bluestone Heath Road. Take your time – the views are worth it!

  • Distance: 32km (20 miles)
  • Terrain: Country roads, with a short section on the A153
  • Highest Point: 146 metres above sea level
  • Lowest Point: 34 metres above sea level
  • Journey Time @ 12kmph: 2 ¾ 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
  1. Let's set off!
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    Stage 1: Horncastle to Green Lane (10.5km and approx. 50 minutes)

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

    1. Leave the car park and turn left onto South Street and continue across the traffic lights and up North Street.

    2. Turn left onto Hemingby Lane and up to the next junction. Cross Docking Lane and continue ahead up Horncastle Road, signposted Hemingby.

    3. At the next junction turn left towards Hemingby and take the first right onto Chapel Lane, then at the end turn right onto Green Lane. Continue along passing wide grass verges and the Roman road.


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      Stage 2: Green Lane to Belchford Hill (8.7km and approx. 45 minutes)

      1. Turn left at the junction, signposted Goulceby, and continue downhill.

      2. Take the next right onto Ranyard Lane. Ignore the next left-hand turn, continuing until you reach the next junction.

      3. Turn left onto the A153 and continue until you take the next right turn into Scamblesby. Cycle past the school, taking the right onto South Street. Continue along the narrow lane and follow the road as it bends left to become Chapel Lane.

      4. Continue along out of the village and into open countryside and cycle way up Rowgate Hill. Once at the top turn right onto the Bluestone Heath Road and continue along the escarpment until you take the next road turning on your right, signposted Belchford.

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        Stage 3: Belchford Hill to Horncastle (13.5km and approx. 1 hour 10 minutes)

        1. Carefully cycle downhill into Belchford, past the church and through the village uphill, then down to the crossroads with the A153.

        2. Carefully cross the main road to continue along, signposted Hemingby. Follow the road as it bends to the right, then take the left turning, signposted Horncastle.

        3. Retrace your route into Horncastle, turning right onto North Street, through the traffic lights and onto South Street. Turn right into the car park, your starting point.

        1. You made it! Well done.
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        Cattle Market Car Park, South Street, Horncastle, LN9 6EB (TF 259 6EB)

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