Travelling East, the Fossdyke Canal Trail begins (or ends if you're travelling West!) at Saxilby. This traffic free path follows what is most likely the oldest canal in England that is still in use, thought to have been built around 120AD by the Romans.

Stu Preston

September 20, 2022

Cycling

Nice riverside ride taking you into Saxilby - Pubs, Food and Co-op can be located here.

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1. Fossdyke Trail and The Dukeries Trail loop from Lincoln

54.9km

03:38

90m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fledborough Viaduct – Ruins of Newark Castle loop from Saxilby

70.0km

04:23

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fossdyke Navigation – The Pyewipe Inn loop from Lincoln

27.1km

01:40

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Location: Saxilby with Ingleby CP, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Doddington Hall Giant Bicycle Store & Café

Old Wood Archway Entrance

Giant Lincoln Cycle Café

Fledborough to Doddington & Harby Railway Path

Hartsholme Park

The Dukeries Trail

Lincolnshire–Nottinghamshire Boundary Marker

Harby

Burton Waters Marina

Wilder Doddington Trail

Fossdyke Canal Trail at Saxilby

1. Fossdyke Trail and The Dukeries Trail loop from Lincoln

2. Fledborough Viaduct – Ruins of Newark Castle loop from Saxilby

3. Fossdyke Navigation – The Pyewipe Inn loop from Lincoln

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