Lincolnshire Cycle Routes

Lincolnshire was made for cycling!  With a network of quiet country lanes, cycle paths and sections of the National Cycle Network it couldn’t be easier to explore the county on two wheels.

To help you select the best places to cycle the county council has produced a number of publications:

• Lincolnshire Cycle Routes

  A series of leaflets with selected routes.  Each leaflet has an ordnance survey map showing the route(s), directions, places of interest along the route as well as information on local facilities.  There are leaflets for Lincoln, Grantham, Sleaford, Gainsborough, Woodhall Spa, Bardney and The Deepings.  They can be downloaded (see attachments below) or paper copies are available by calling 01522 782070 or e mailing customer_services@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
  

• Lincolnshire Cycle Maps

  If you prefer to plan your own route but want to know how busy local roads are then the Lincolnshire cycle maps could be just what you’re looking for.  Roads are classified and local facilities, tourist attractions and nature reserves shown.  There are four maps covering, Lincoln, Gainsborough, North Wolds and South Wolds.  They can be downloaded (see below) or paper copies are available by calling 01522 782070, or e mailing customer_services@lincolnshire.gov.uk
  

• Countryside Access Map

  If you prefer off road cycling, the countryside access map (see link below) shows all the public rights of way across the county.  Cyclists can ride on bridleways, byways open to all traffic and restricted byways but not on public footpaths. 
  

• Other cycling opportunities in the county

  Hull-to-Harwich National Cycle Route
  

  This long distance cycle route crosses the county taking in the Wolds, Lincoln and Holbeach. More information can be found on the Sustrans website (see links section below)
  

• The National Byway

  Another long-distance route which passes through the county and takes in Stamford, Grantham and Gainsborough. More information can be found on the National Byway website (see links section below).
  

• Water Rail Way

  This 33 mile route links Lincoln and Boston.  There are 20 miles of off-road surfaced path suitable for walking, cycling and horse riding.  Using disused railway lines, for a long stretch it runs parallel to the river Witham.  The other 13 miles are on quiet country lanes.