Thorpe Lake Beach – Harby loop from Hykeham

Thorpe Lake Beach – Harby loop from Hykeham

Moderate

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Thorpe Lake Beach – Harby loop from Hykeham

02:18

54.4km

110m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.86 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.57 km

Thorpe Lake Beach

Highlight • Lake

A lovely little viewpoint on Thorpe Lake at Whisby Nature Reserve. There's a bench to sit on and admire the view.

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9.48 km

Gilbert's Plot

Forest

12.4 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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17.8 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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41.2 km

Harby

Highlight • Settlement

The most Eastern Village in Nottinghamshire

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41.7 km

All Saints' Church, Harby

Highlight • Other

Construction on the current church started in 1874 and was consecrated on 2 August 1877. The original church at Harby was endowed with a chantry chapel by King Edward I …

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50.1 km

The Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park

Highlight • Cafe

Whisby Nature Park is full of wildlife, walks and trails. Nature has reclaimed the sand and gravel quarry pits, creating habitats for many species.

The Natural World Centre has a …

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54.4 km

End point

Train Station

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