Fossdyke Navigation – The Pyewipe Inn loop from Lincoln Cathedral

Fossdyke Navigation – The Pyewipe Inn loop from Lincoln Cathedral

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Fossdyke Navigation – The Pyewipe Inn loop from Lincoln Cathedral

01:38

26.9km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.4 km for 207 m

After 24.3 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.39 km

Riseholme Gorse

Forest

10.6 km

St Luke's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Luke's Church, was built in the 15th century and has a Norman west tower with a Perpendicular bell stage and buttresses. The remaining parts of the church were rebuilt between 1770 and 1773.

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16.7 km

Fossdyke Canal Trail

Highlight • Trail

You can ride this section on a road bike (this tour was done on one) however, it isn't smooth and might be a bit muddy after heavy rain.

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18.6 km

Burton Waters Marina

Highlight • River

good look at the marina of burton waters and the boats, if refreshments are required, head to the tavern.

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20.2 km

The path beside the Fossdyke has at one end the Brayford pool in Lincoln with pubs, restaurants and cinema. The route continues past the Pyewipe Inn, Beyond that is Burton Waters with the very popular Woodcocks. Further on is the village of Saxilby with its railway station.

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20.6 km

The Pyewipe Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Pyewipe Inn, alongside the Fossdyke Canal Trail is the perfect location for those who prefer more relaxed scenery to enjoy a leisurely meal and pint with, compared to the bustle of the nearby city of Lincoln (less than 2 miles away).

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23.5 km

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.

Today you can enjoy watching a variety of water craft coming and going from the vantage point of a great selection of places offering food, drink and entertainment.

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23.8 km

Franco Manca

Highlight • Cafe

I had excellent marinara pizza at Franco Manca. The price was more than reasonable, especially considering how we are getting ripped off everywhere after covid. There were tables outside even though it was a late winter day so I could keep an eye on my bike. The service was very quick.

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25.1 km

Lincoln Castle West Gate

Highlight • Castle

A two storey gate tower was built in the late 11th or early 12th century. During the 13th or 14th century it was filled with stones and rubble, so blocking it and putting the gateway out of use for many hundreds of years. However, in April 1993 the gate was re-opened after the decision was made to excavate it. The Lincoln Castle Stone Masons spent two years rebuilding the gateway and each stone was hand adjusted. Incidentally the Roman wall was buried within an earth rampart and extended upward to form the Norman castle wall. The Roman west gate (on the same site as the castle's west gate) was excavated in the 19th century but collapsed on exposure.

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