Brayford Pool – Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve loop from Lincoln

Brayford Pool – Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve loop from Lincoln

Moderate

4.8

(5)

riders

Brayford Pool – Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve loop from Lincoln

02:44

69.7km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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744 m

Brayford Pool

Highlight • Settlement

Brayford Pool is England's oldest inland harbour, that was originally used as a port by the Romans – who connected it to the River Trent by constructing the Foss Dyke. …

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2.03 km

River Witham and Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

a quieter bike route that avoids the main road bike routes. lots of pedestrians at rush hour though

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23.1 km

Smooth Resurfaced Road

Highlight • Cycleway

This was recently resurfaced and as at Jan 2022 is in perfect condition.

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50.9 km

The Open Door Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Cycle friendly cafe with seating both indoors and out the back (use the alley to the left to reach the back). Outside has ample cycle parking in sight of the …

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54.1 km

Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve is a haven for butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, water voles and more. Throughout spring and summer, it bursts into colour with many species of wildflowers. The site …

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58.3 km

Long Wood

Forest

60.8 km

Five Mile Bridge over the River Witham

Highlight • Viewpoint

Five Mile Bridge built in 1957

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61.9 km

Cow Sculptures on the Water Rail Way

Highlight • Structure

A fun sculpture that's ageing well

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63.6 km

Water Rail Way: River Witham Sculptures and Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A lovely pleasant ride with loads of different sculptures along the route with lots of places to sit and rest beside the river or old rail bed. There is also …

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