(30.58km)
Walking
Beesby, Binbrook and North Ormsby Horse Ride
North Ormsby
The longest ride with some hilly sections taking in ridge views over to the North Sea, and passing several former medieval village sites. Bridleway up from Binbrook particularly attractive. Several cantering possibilities on this ride which is all within the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB. Care at major roads.
Starting point
Ludborough Vale
North Ormsby
LN11 0TN
Grid reference TF 288 946
- Bridleway
- 1Proceed north along the road then turn left at the busy main road (A18). Keep close to the hedge line of wide grass verge for 100m. Then head straight uphill on the minor road to Binbrook.
- 2Turn right at the next bridleway (approximately 600m). Continue downhill and across the wooden bridge. Then go across the field and through the bridle gate. You will pass Wyham House on your right. Continue through another bridle gate and cross a metalled track. Follow the bridleway sign through two more bridle gates.
- 3Follow next bridleway sign to field end. Turn left in front of hedge line. Do not try to use redundant gate. Continue downhill through the bridle gate. Cadeby Hall will be on your right. The lake will be on your left.
- 4Go through the gate and cross the track. Follow the next bridleway sign. Continue along the headline. Go through the bridle gate keeping the way marker. Continue downhill to the road.
- 5Turn right at the road. Take the first bridleway/bridle gate on the left. Continue through two successive gates. The woods will be on your right. If it is muddy then take the higher ground. Continue uphill to the next bridle gate. 5a. To avoid the difficult gates, take the second bridleway. Turn left uphill and continue. The woods will be on your left. Continue through the bridle gate. Keep going downhill and turn right to meet the original route.
- 6Next go through two bridle gates. Descend through the woods until you come to the road. At the road turn left. Continue until you see the bridleway signposted on the right. Follow the bridleway uphill. Continue along the headlands until you reach Cold Harbour Farm.
- 7Turn left on to the road. Then turn right at the next cross roads. Continue to the road junction in Binbrook.
- 8Turn left and then left again. After 100m continue through a small housing estate. Continue through Web Way passage. Then cross the road to the next bridleway.
- 9Following the way markers continue uphill on the bridleway. Cross the field until you reach the road at the top.
- 10Turn left and continue through Tows Farm. At the junction, turn left.
- 11Follow the road to the intersection. Turn right. Continue on the road to the next bridleway sign. Take a sharp left.
- 12Follow the bridleway along the headland. Cross over the road. Continue on the hard surfaced bridleway. It will become field headland. Then continue through the gate and bridle gate. You will then reach the road.
- 13Turn right at the road. Then turn left on to the bridleway. Follow the bridleway along the headland. You will descend with the woods on your right.
- 14Continue down the bridleway. It will become a double track. Follow this all the way to the road. At the road continue straight until Ludborough Vale. You will then reach the start point.
Hilly in parts & some cantering possible.
Care at road junctions. Suitable for riders with full day ride & traffic experience.
things to do in the area
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre (BBMF)
Humber to The Wash Cycle Route
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Laceby Manor Spa & Golf Resort
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Lincolnshire Llama Cleethorpes
Medieval Maze and Victorian Splendour Cycle Route
Pretty Little Acorns Jewellery
The Cheese Shed @ Cote Hill Farm
Alfred Enderby Traditional Fish Smokers
Back 2 Bear Outdoor Activities
Bain Valley, Belmont Mast, Biscathorpe Lake Birdwatching
Covenham Reservoir Birdwatching
Donna Nook National Nature Reserve Birdwatching
Far Ings National Nature Reserve Birdwatching
Kugae Gundogs & Sporting Antiques
Lincoln & Witham Landscape Recovery
Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park Birdwatching
Messingham Sand Quarry Birdwatching
Messingham Sand Quarry Nature Reserve
Red Hill & Stenigot Birdwatching
Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes
South Ormsby Estate Birdwatching
South Ormsby Estate’s Lincoln Red Beef
Willingham Forest & Linwood Warren Birdwatching
‘Tails’ of the Riverbank Cycle Route
Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre
Edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds – Market Rasen to Caistor Cycle Route
Edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds – Market Rasen to Wickenby Cycle Route
Grimsby Revolution Cycle Route
In Search of the Lost Don Cycle Route
Iron and Agriculture Cycle Route
Lincolnshire Wolds Cycle Route
Mysteries of the Marshes Cycle Route
places to stay in the area
Longwool Lookout at the Rookery Rural Retreats
Louth Livestock Market Motorhome Stopover
Off-the-Grid Camping at Wykeham Hall Farm
The Saddlehouse at Wykeham Hall Farm
The Stables at the Rookery Rural Retreats
Brackenborough Hall Coach House
Greetham Retreat CL Touring Site
Grimblethorpe Hall Country Cottages
Katie’s Corner at Greetham Retreat
Laura’s Loft at Greetham Retreat
Maggie’s Mews at Greetham Retreat
Rose’s Rest at Greetham Retreat
The Half Moon Hotel and Restaurant
Wendy’s Wing at Greetham Retreat
Holme Lea Caravan & Camping Site (inc. Green Gables Luxury Wagon)