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Lincoln Cathedral – Fossdyke Navigation loop from Lincoln

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Lincoln Cathedral – Fossdyke Navigation loop from Lincoln

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Lincoln Cathedral – Fossdyke Navigation loop from Lincoln

04:33

76.5km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.79 km for 110 m

After 6.21 km for 85 m

After 72.5 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.84 km

Lincoln Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Lincoln is a cathedral city with a rich history and culture. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside. With a magnificent selection of places for food and drink, boutiques, artisan shops, …

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6.22 km

Fossdyke Navigation

Highlight • River

The path beside the Fossdyke has at one end the Brayford pool in Lincoln with pubs, restaurants and cinema. The route continues past the Pyewipe Inn, Beyond that is Burton …

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11.0 km

Old Hag Wood

Forest

12.1 km

Lincolnshire–Nottinghamshire Boundary Marker

Highlight • Monument

nice little statue and landmark to mark the county borders between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, point of interest for your tour.

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30.4 km

RSPB Langford Lowfields Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely little spot to stop for quick beak.

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41.0 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Newark Castle ruins are set in lovely, formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of the castle which was partly destroyed in 1646 at the end of the English Civil War.

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65.7 km

Doddington & Harby – Dukeries Trail and NCN Route 64

Highlight • Trail

Harby marks the start (if you're heading West) or end (if you're heading East) of the Dukeries Trail. Heading West you will find a great section of hardpacked gravel cycle …

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73.0 km

The Pyewipe Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Pyewipe Inn, alongside the Fossdyke Canal Trail is the perfect location for those who prefer more relaxed scenery to enjoy a leisurely meal and pint with, compared to the …

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75.9 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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76.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

18.1 km

8.24 km

7.74 km

3.02 km

223 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

31.8 km

1.53 km

1.44 km

941 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 27 August

24°C

14°C

93 %

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Lincoln Cathedral – Fossdyke Navigation loop from Lincoln

Lincoln Cathedral

Fossdyke Navigation

Lincolnshire–Nottinghamshire Boundary Marker

RSPB Langford Lowfields Trailhead

Newark Castle Ruins

Doddington & Harby – Dukeries Trail and NCN Route 64

The Pyewipe Inn

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