Doddington Hall and Gardens – North Carlton Hill loop from Swinderby

Doddington Hall and Gardens – North Carlton Hill loop from Swinderby

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Doddington Hall and Gardens – North Carlton Hill loop from Swinderby

03:29

80.3km

290m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.31 km for 62 m

After 76.9 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.34 km

Doddington Hall and Gardens

Highlight • Cafe

Doddington Hall was built between 1593 and 1600. It is said to be haunted 'by a girl who threw herself from the roof whilst being pursued by a lustful squire'. …

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12.2 km

Skellingthorpe Cycleway Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This is a great place to base yourself out of if you are visiting the area. A free carpark that is right on the Dukeries Trail (see my other routes) cycle path between Lincoln and Fledborough.

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17.6 km

Fossdyke Canal at Saxilby

Highlight • River

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 …

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24.4 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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25.0 km

North Carlton Hill

Highlight • Climb

Around 8% kick at the top of this climb

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26.2 km

View of RAF Scampton

Highlight • Historical Site

A great place at the end of Scampton Runway to watch the Red Arrows conduct their practices and return to base.

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46.6 km

Five Mile Bridge over the River Witham

Highlight • Viewpoint

Five Mile Bridge built in 1957

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79.0 km

All Saints' Church, Swinderby

Highlight • Other

The church is predominately Norman and Early English, however there have been a number of restorations carried out.
The settlement of Swinderby, which is referred to in the Domesday Book …

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80.3 km

End point

Train Station

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