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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Donington on Bain

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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Donington on Bain

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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Donington on Bain

04:19

16.5km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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79 m

Black Horse Inn

Highlight • Pub

Friendly staff, great place for lunch.

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172 m

St Andrew’s Church, Donington on Bain

Highlight • Historical Site

St Andrew’s is a stunning 12th-century church in the heart of Donington on Bain. Whilst there has inevitably been many restorations over the years, the Grade II-listed church has plenty …

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702 m

Welsdale Road Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

This is a tough short climb with 8 & 9% gradients. The Bluestone Heath Road that follows is very comfortable riding.

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1.34 km

View of the River Bain Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, just a short step from the Viking Way, you get a lovely view over a dammed section of the River Bain set in glorious patchwork countryside. Be …

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2.37 km

St Helen's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Helen’s is a small, rural church that was built in 1847 in the Gothic style. Due to some damage to the roof, the church is currently disused. However, it …

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2.48 km

Biscathorpe Wooden Bridge and Stream

Highlight • Bridge

6.52 km

Gravelpit Plantation

Forest

11.7 km

Off-road section on rough gravel. Route continues along Viking Way heavily grassed field boundary. Rideable in the dry on 700x35. Next section to Calcethorpe DMV. stone-circles.org.uk/stone/grimsmound.htm

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15.1 km

Donington on Bain Lakes

Highlight • Natural

These small lakes formed in the working of old sand and gravel pits. Today nature has reclaimed the area, and it's a lovely mix of scrub and woodland, dotted with …

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

5.92 km

2.53 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

5.38 km

2.47 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

20°C

14°C

91 %

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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Donington on Bain

Black Horse Inn

St Andrew’s Church, Donington on Bain

Welsdale Road Hill Climb

View of the River Bain Dam

St Helen's Church

Biscathorpe Wooden Bridge and Stream

Grim's Mound Round Barrow

Donington on Bain Lakes

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