Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Lincoln, Lincolnshire to Lincoln, Lincolnshire in Lincolnshire, England.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to September.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

A car is the primary way to get around on this route.

What budget do I need for this route?

Budget-friendly — this route is well-suited to travellers keeping costs low.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Culture, Scenic, Classic road trip, Nature, Food & drink.

Lincolnshire Cathedral, Wolds and Coast Loop from Lincoln

Q: How long is the Lincolnshire Cathedral, Wolds and Coast Loop from Lincoln route?

This route takes 7 days taking in 6 stops.

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The route · 6 stops

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Lincoln
2 nights
Lincoln Cathedral is one of the finest Gothic buildings in Europe, its twin towers visible 30 miles across the plain. Steep Hill rises from the lower town to the cathedral quarter past medieval buildings and independent shops. Lincoln Castle, built in 1068, holds one of only four surviving 1215 Magna Carta originals.
Lincoln Cathedral is one of the finest Gothic buildings in Europe, its twin towers visible 30 miles across the plain. Steep Hill rises from the lower town to the cathedral quarter past medieval buildings and independent shops. Lincoln Castle, built in 1068, holds one of only four surviving 1215 Magna Carta originals.
Castle and Cathedral are 10 minutes apart on the hilltop. Book Magna Carta viewing slots online; numbers are limited. Brayford Wharf multi-storey is convenient for all-day parking.
2
Woodhall Spa
1 night
Woodhall Spa is a Victorian spa village in pine woodland southeast of Lincoln. The 617 Squadron RAF Museum tells the full story of the Dambusters raid of 1943. The Kinema in the Woods, a garden-pavilion cinema opened in 1922, still uses back projection with a live Wurlitzer organ. Flat woodland walks start from the village centre.
Woodhall Spa is a Victorian spa village in pine woodland southeast of Lincoln. The 617 Squadron RAF Museum tells the full story of the Dambusters raid of 1943. The Kinema in the Woods, a garden-pavilion cinema opened in 1922, still uses back projection with a live Wurlitzer organ. Flat woodland walks start from the village centre.
The 617 Squadron Museum is free and open Tuesday to Sunday. Book Kinema in the Woods tickets in advance for weekend performances; details at thekinema.co.uk.
3
Boston
1 night
Boston is a fenland market town whose medieval wealth built St Botolph's Church, known as the Stump: the tallest parish church tower in England at 83 metres. Climb the tower for views across the Fens to Lincoln Cathedral. The Guildhall holds the cells where the Pilgrim Fathers were imprisoned in 1607 before their eventual journey to America.
Boston is a fenland market town whose medieval wealth built St Botolph's Church, known as the Stump: the tallest parish church tower in England at 83 metres. Climb the tower for views across the Fens to Lincoln Cathedral. The Guildhall holds the cells where the Pilgrim Fathers were imprisoned in 1607 before their eventual journey to America.
Stump tower viewing requires a separate ticket and closes in bad weather. The Guildhall is free entry. Market days are Wednesday and Saturday in the town square.
4
Horncastle
1 night
Horncastle is England's antiques capital, with dozens of dealers and auction houses concentrated in the historic market town centre. The town was a Roman settlement and sections of the Roman wall are still visible. The Wolds AONB begins north of the town; Horncastle is the southern trailhead of the Viking Way long-distance walking path.
Horncastle is England's antiques capital, with dozens of dealers and auction houses concentrated in the historic market town centre. The town was a Roman settlement and sections of the Roman wall are still visible. The Wolds AONB begins north of the town; Horncastle is the southern trailhead of the Viking Way long-distance walking path.
Wednesday is market day in the town square. Antique dealers cluster around Market Place and St Mary's Street. Most shops open Tuesday to Saturday.
5
Cleethorpes
1 night
Cleethorpes is a well-preserved Victorian resort on the Humber estuary with a sandy beach, a pier and fish and chip shops along the promenade. The Humber Bridge is visible to the north on clear days. Grimsby, 2 miles north, has good fresh fish restaurants near the dock area.
Cleethorpes is a well-preserved Victorian resort on the Humber estuary with a sandy beach, a pier and fish and chip shops along the promenade. The Humber Bridge is visible to the north on clear days. Grimsby, 2 miles north, has good fresh fish restaurants near the dock area.
Cleethorpes is served by direct train from Lincoln (via Barnetby), taking about 90 minutes. The seafront car parks are pay-and-display. Most attractions are free.
6
Lincoln
Return to Lincoln from Cleethorpes via the A46, which runs directly west across the flat Lincolnshire plain. Lincoln Cathedral's twin towers appear on the horizon about 10 miles out and grow steadily for the final approach into the city.
Return to Lincoln from Cleethorpes via the A46, which runs directly west across the flat Lincolnshire plain. Lincoln Cathedral's twin towers appear on the horizon about 10 miles out and grow steadily for the final approach into the city.
The A46 from Cleethorpes takes about 45 minutes to Lincoln. Follow brown signs for the cathedral quarter on the hilltop.

Lincolnshire Cathedral, Wolds and Coast Loop from Lincoln

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Lincolnshire Cathedral, Wolds and Coast Loop from Lincoln

The route · 6 stops

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Boston

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Lincoln

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