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Lincolnshire Cycle Routes
Gainsborough
A circular route of 36 km (22 ½ miles) or 46 ½ km (29 miles).
Places to look out for...
The letters used here correspond to those shown on the map
and in the directions.
A Gainsborough
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The town was a thriving port during the
medieval period and continued to grow
until the late nineteenth century when
the railway arrived and the river channel
was becoming difficult to navigate.
River Trent
The Trent is the third longest river in
England after the Thames and Severn, at
274km (171 miles). The Trent rises in
Staffordshire and flows through
Leicestershire, Derbyshire,
Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire before
joining the Humber. The Aegir is the
naturally occurring tidal wave on the
lower reaches of the river, which includes
the Gainsborough stretch, usually on
high spring tides.
Model Railway
This model railway was started in 1953
and now has 1200 feet of main line track
and is one of the largest ‘0’ guage model
railways of its kind in the country. The
model depicts the east coast main line
between London and Leeds. For
opening times and charges visit
www.gainsmodelrailway.ik.com
Sturgate Airfield
The airfield was one of the last built
during the Second World War and
opened in 1944. It was planned as an
operational bomber air station but never
saw active use. After the war the United
States Air Force used the site until 1964.
It is now home to the Lincoln Aero Club.
Hewitts Windmill
The windmill was built in 1876 by William
Hewitt to replace a post mill. It worked
until the 1950s when it was hit twice by
lightning.
Corringham village pond
As well as being an attractive and
peaceful place to sit and take a rest the
pond is a great place to watch wildlife.
Water will always attract a wide selection
of birds.
G Laughton Forest
Owned and managed by the Forestry
Commission the woodland consists
mainly of conifers but silver birch trees
are also present. Once part of
coversands heath, patches of heather
my still be seen today producing a carpet
of purple throughout the forest in the late
summer. Keep quiet as you cycle
through the woodland and you might
even see deer!
H Owlet Plantation
This woodland is owned and managed
by the Woodland Trust. It is designated
a Local Nature Reserve and is a
remnant of a larger area of heath, marsh
and wood pasture. As well as remnants
of wood pasture some Victorian
plantation still remains. Silver birch
invaded the site during a period when
management was at a minimum. Look
out for the veteran oak and scots pine
trees. Please do not cycle around the
wood, why not take a break form cycling
and enjoy a walk!
I Gainsborough Old Hall
A magnificent example of a medieval
timber framed manor house. It was built
in 1460 by Sir Thomas Burgh. Famous
visitors include Richard III and Henry VIII.
For opening times and charges call
01427 612669.
Owlet Plantation
Be a responsible cyclist
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Always follow the highway code
Always follow the countryside code
Be courteous to other users and vehicles
Use a bell to let people know you are there
Be seen – wear high visibility clothing and use lights in poor
visibility
Wear a helmet
Keep your bike roadworthy
Please do not cycle around nature reserves - take time to enjoy
them on foot
This route has been produced to enable cyclists to explore the
Lincolnshire countryside. Although the route is generally quiet please
note that all roads have periods when they are busier and attract faster
vehicles so please take care.
This is just one in a series of cycle routes produced by Lincolnshire
County Council. For others please contact us or visit the website.
We would welcome your comments and suggestions on this route and
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Lincolnshire County Council
Countryside Access Team
Tel:01522 782070
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E mail: countryside_access@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countryside
Hewitts windmill
Map
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Riverside, Gainsborough
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Shorter Route
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Off Road Alternative
Scotton church
Reproduced from OS mapping with permission of the controller
of HMSO (c) Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction
infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to civil proceedings.
OS License 100025370
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Directions
Start from the historic market town of Gainsborough and discover this
quiet corner of Lincolnshire where the wooded landscape is
interspersed with pretty villages.
Directions
= Pub/Refreshments
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= Shops
Z = Places to look out for
Leave Whitton Gardens car park
heading south along the riverside path.
A Gainsborough WC
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B River Trent
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After approximately 200m bear left to
the road.
Turn right and join the road.
Turn left at the first junction into
Hickman Street.
At the T-junction turn right onto Heaton
Street.
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At the traffic lights continue straight
ahead.
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C Model Railway
At the end of the road carry straight on
through the underpass and then bear 11
right to cross the bridge before bearing
left to join the road.
Take the 3rd road on the right,
Shakespeare Street. At the T-junction
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turn left and at the next junction turn
left to join the on road cycle lane.
! At the railway bridge join the
footpath and walk under the bridge.
Rejoin the cycle lane on the road and
then follow it onto the footpath.
In Lea turn left (signed Knaith Park).
At the end of Knaith park village turn
left (signed Upton).
In Upton turn left (signed Heapham).
D Sturgate Airfield
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WC = Toilets
! Take care at this busy junction.
Turn left (signed Gainsborough)
into Corringham. ! Turn right
(signed Aisby).
(If you prefer, dismount at the
T-junction, cross the road, turn left and
walk along the roadside path into
Corringham).
F Corringham village pond
Follow the road through
Corringahm, turning right at the
school.
At the end of the village turn left
(signed Aisby).
At the T-junction turn right.
! Cross the level crossing with care.
At the T-junction there is a choice of
routes:
For the LONGER route,
(with an optional off road section) turn
right (signed Kirton Lindsey).
At the crossroads turn left
(signed Northorpe).
Cycle through Northorpe and into
Scotton.
E Hewitts Windmill, Heapham
Follow the road through Heapham.
Turn right (signed Springthorpe).
Cycle through Springthorpe to a
T-junction with the A631.
Corringham pond
Directions
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An alternative off road section which is
on stone and grass tracks but can be
muddy in places after rain:
Approximately 800m (1⁄2 mile) after
turning right towards Kirton Lindsey,
turn left onto a byway in front of a
house. Follow the track as it bends to
the right and then across fields to a
road. Turn right into Scotton. Turn left
along Westgate (signed Scotter). At
the T-junction turn left and rejoin the
directions below at **
At the T-junction in Scotton turn left
(signed Scotter).
**Follow the road into Scotter.
! At the crossroads, cross the busy
road with care and carry straight on.
After approximately 4 km ( 2 ½
miles) turn left (signed Laughton).
G Laughton Forest & deer
At the edge of Laughton village turn
right (signed Morton).
H Owlet Plantation
At a T-junction in Morton turn left
(signed Gainsborough).
Follow the road as it bends
sharp left.
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! Turn right (signed Hospital).
Take the 4th road on the left (North
Marsh Road).
Turn right onto Hotspur Road, then left
onto Melrose Road.
Turn right onto Nelson Street.
Go straight on at the next three
crossroads to end up on Fawcett
Street.
At a T-junction turn left and then right
along Parnell Street.
I Gainsborough Old Hall
Follow the road as it bends right to
become Lord Street.
At T-junction cross the road with care
to return to the starting point.
For SHORTER route, which stays on
roads, turn left (signed Blyton).
! At T-junction with A159 in Blyton
turn left (signed Gainsborough).
! At the end of the village turn right
(signed East Stockwith).
At the T-junction turn left (signed
Morton) and join the directions for the
longer route at 17 .
Gainsborough Old Hall
Useful Information
Route summary: Gainsborough, Lea, Knaith
Park, Upton, Heapham, Springthorpe,
Corringham, Northorpe, Scotton, Scotter,
Laughton, Morton, Gainsborough.
Route length:
Short route 36 km (22 ½ miles).
Long route 46 ½ km (29 miles).
Route description: Circular, some town roads
but mainly on quiet country roads with an
optional short off road section on the longer route.
There are a couple of busy road crossings and one level crossing.
The route is mostly level and there are no steep hills.
Starting point: Whitton Gardens car park and toilets, Caskgate Street,
Gainsborough. Grid Ref: SK 812 898. Post code: DN21 2QD.
Parking: Pay & display car parks in Gainsborough.
Public transport: Why not get to the start of the route by train.
For train times call 08457 484940 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Public toilets: Whitton Gardens, Caskgate Street and
Market Street, Gainsborough.
Shops: Gainsborough, Scotter, Blyton, Morton.
Pubs: Selection in Gainsborough town centre. Stags Head, Knaith Park.
Rose & Crown, Upton. Beckett Arms, Corringham.
Three Horseshoes, Scotton. White Swan Inn, Sun & Anchor and
The Gamekeeper, Scotter. Black Horse Inn and White Hart, Blyton.
Crooked Billet and Ship Inn, Morton.
Other refreshment stops: Blyton Ice Cream Parlour and café.
Cycle shops: Church Street Cycles, 102 Church Street,
Gainsborough. Tel: 01427 617752
Ordnance survey maps: Landranger 112 Scunthorpe & Gainsborough
and 121 Lincoln & Newark. Explorer 271 Newark and
280 Isle of Axholme.
Published April 2009