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Brayford Pool – Water Rail Way at Stixwould loop from Lincoln

Brayford Pool – Water Rail Way at Stixwould loop from Lincoln

Moderate

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Brayford Pool – Water Rail Way at Stixwould loop from Lincoln

02:16

57.2km

140m

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

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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.

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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5.48 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 several places along the route to eat and drink 98 % of the route has been tarmaced there is one 3/4 of a mile section where you leave the river and rail way Just before going into Bardney . 35 miles from the centre of Woodhall Spa to Lincoln station and back 👌👌

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9.90 km

Five Mile Bridge over the River Witham

Highlight • Viewpoint

Five Mile Bridge built in 1957

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17.2 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 seating which is on some nice decking. Prices are extremely reasonable and staff friendly.

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21.5 km

Southrey

Highlight • Other

21.7 km

Water Rail Way at Stixwould

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Definitely check out Red Hill, if you're into Strava try to beat the KOM, if like me, just enjoy it especially the view from the top

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29.7 km

Lincoln Longwool Sheep Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

On the Water Rail Way cycle path near Woodhall Spa are some Lincoln Longwool Sheep sculptures by Sally Matthews. Lincoln Longwools are a very old breed of sheep, and at one stage a lot of Lincoln’s agricultural prosperity rested on their world production. Where the sculptures are is a nice spot, and the path opens out a bit, the sheep actually appear to be crossing the path, so be careful!

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