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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Gayton le Wold

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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Gayton le Wold

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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Gayton le Wold

01:08

4.30km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape

Waypoints

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997 m

Belmont Covert

Forest

1.88 km

Welsdale Road Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

This is a tough short climb with 8 & 9% gradients. The Bluestone Heath Road that follows is very comfortable riding.

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2.52 km

View of the River Bain Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, just a short step from the Viking Way, you get a lovely view over a dammed section of the River Bain set in glorious patchwork countryside. Be …

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2.77 km

Donington on Bain Lakes

Highlight • Natural

These small lakes formed in the working of old sand and gravel pits. Today nature has reclaimed the area, and it's a lovely mix of scrub and woodland, dotted with …

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3.55 km

St Helen's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Helen’s is a small, rural church that was built in 1847 in the Gothic style. Due to some damage to the roof, the church is currently disused. However, it …

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3.65 km

Biscathorpe Wooden Bridge and Stream

Highlight • Bridge

4.30 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

1.12 km

526 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.93 km

1.13 km

678 m

524 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 11 May

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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Gayton le Wold

Welsdale Road Hill Climb

View of the River Bain Dam

Donington on Bain Lakes

St Helen's Church

Biscathorpe Wooden Bridge and Stream

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