Nettleton Hill – Rothwell Valley loop from Rothwell

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Nettleton Hill – Rothwell Valley loop from Rothwell

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Nettleton Hill – Rothwell Valley loop from Rothwell

01:32

17.6km

240m

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: August 27, 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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37 m

The Blacksmith's Arms, Rothwell

Highlight • Restaurant

Open Everyday from noon. Good food and beer. Outside seating available. Can get busy

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6.28 km

Nettleton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nettleton Hill (113m), on the edge of the Wolds, served as the centrepiece of the Tour of the Wolds professional road race.

It has a relentless gradient that provides a …

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8.98 km

Wold Top (Highest Point in Lincolnshire)

Highlight • Summit

Congratulations! You've just made it to the highest point in Lincolnshire (168m). Wold Top, or as close to it as you can get by road, is a short walk by …

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14.9 km

Dirt Path Through Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Couple of nice little hidden valleys to check out around the area

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15.2 km

Rothwell Valley

Highlight • Gorge

This lovely grassy valley runs between Rothwell Top Farm and into Rothwell. A great place to get away from it all as it feels remote!

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15.2 km

Grassy Valley, Lincolnshire Wolds

Highlight • Natural

Easy walking through a dry valley that feels remote.

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16.6 km

Bridleway Junction near Rothwell

Highlight • Cycleway

Adding this as a reference point. I took the route from the main High St road over. Did it on a cyclocross bike. Passable. 2nd picture is from the bridleway I took.

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