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Humber to The Wash Cycle Route
Humber to The Wash Area
Make the most of the Lincolnshire coast’s boundless skies and fascinating features by taking this blissfully relaxing cruise through one of England’s most welcoming, but perhaps lesser-known cycling counties.
Humber to The Wash
Route Information
Distance: 267 km (166 miles)
Total climbing: 1,042m
Terrain: Coastal roads & country lanes
Starting point: Hull
Finish point: Boston
Difficulty Rating: ** (click here for more details)
what you will see along the ride
The Humber to The Wash cycle rides take in all of the best sights and places to visit in the area.
Elsham Gardens & Country Park
Beautiful park and gardens open to the public since the 70s by Captain and Mrs Elwes with the hope of stimulating enjoyment and appreciation for the countryside,...
Brigg
Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve
Visit Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve on the large stretch of unspoilt coastline that runs southward from Skegness to the south of The...
Gibraltar Point
Gunby Hall
Discover the lively past of the Massingberd family in their former country house home full of character and charm with eight acres worth of gardens, sweeping formal...
Spilsby
Boston Guildhall
Visit Boston Guildhall and Pilgrim Cells, a beautiful medieval building and treasured museum at the heart of...
Boston
Butlin’s Skegness Day Visits
Butlin’s is the home of entertainment and is pulling out all the stops to ensure that day visits are packed full of fun for the whole family to...
Skegness
Donna Nook
Donna Nook is a treasured landscape in the UK with Britain being home to 40% of the world’s grey seal...
Donna Nook, Louth
Fantasy Island
Enjoy exhilarating rides and roller coasters that are sure to test even the bravest thrill-seekers’ nerves....
Skegness
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
A multi-award winning attraction which will transport you back in time to the 1950’s heyday of this famous...
Grimsby
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Visit this living memorial to the 55,500 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives....
Spilsby
Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre
Discover Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre and their fascinating and diverse collection of animal residents. Enjoy unique experiences to get up close and...
Mablethorpe
Normanby Hall
This picturesque Regency mansion of Normanby Hall is situated in the heart of North Lincolnshire....
Normanby, near Scunthorpe
The Jungle Zoo
Come rain or shine, whatever your age find something for you to, see, learn, discover and do, at The Jungle Zoo....
Cleethorpes
Far Ings Nature Reserve
This diverse landscape is constructed of reed-beds, meadow, scrub, freshwater and saltwater environments, providing rich microscopic life and habitats for invertebrates....
Barton upon Humber
Pink Pig Farm
Visit Pink Pig Farm for fun-filled family adventures, opportunities to interact with farm animals and imaginative play...
Scunthorpe
Highlights
Normanby Hall
This idyllic estate is open to the public every day of the year, and as well as exploring its stunning Regency mansion, you can also visit its Farming Museum, historical woodland and award-winning gardens.
Elsham Hall
Set against the stunning backdrop of this majestic, privately owned house, you can wander its beautiful lakeside gardens, contemporary walled garden, and see a wide variety of animals and birds.
Thornton Abbey Gates
Once one of the richest Augustinian abbeys in all of England, its impressive architecture reflects its rich history, and its enormous and ornate fortified gatehouse is among the largest and finest still in existence today.
Donna Nook National Nature Reserve
Covering more than 10km, every winter this reserve is an annual birthing ground for thousands of grey seals who come to rear their pups along the sand dunes and salt marshes. In the spring and summer, the reserve is a rich haven for plant life.
North Sea Observatory
The UK’s first-ever, purpose-built marine observatory offers spectacular views across the dunes and sea, and allows visitors to witness the passage of migrating birds from all around the world.
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
The largest Bomber Command museum in the country allows you to be transported back to World War II and experience the sight and sounds of a bomber airfield. It’s also the only place in England where you can find a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield.
Boston Guildhall Museum
Built in the 1390’s this building is a testament to the wealth and influence of the Guild of St Mary at a time when Boston’s power as a centre of trade was second only to London. This wonderfully preserved building, with a wealth of original features, has survived the centuries and is to be enjoyed as one of Boston’s finest visitor attractions.
St Botolph’s (Boston Stump)
This charming church, with its stained-glass windows and air of tranquillity, is a delightful place to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. Not only is it the widest church in England, it also has one of the tallest church towers in the land, at over 272ft / 83m high.
Humber to The Wash
ride one
You'll start in Hull and cross the iconic Humber Bridge before continuing south along quiet country lanes. Normanby Hall, Elsham Hall and Thornton Abbey all provide welcome glimpses into the area’s rich heritage, and you’ll pass through 27,000 acres of Brocklesby Estate before you head into the Lincolnshire Wolds – a designate Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Here you’ll enjoy rolling roads and spectacular vistas as you make your way towards the coast to the bewitching marshes of Donna Nook Nature Reserve. From there, you’ll head into the pan-flat Fens and skirt a procession of sand dunes and quiet coastal communities before reaching the North Sea Observatory.
ride two
On the second ride continue south and you’ll enjoy more unspoiled coastline before sampling the contrasting seaside attractions of Skegness and the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve before heading inland through the picturesque market town of Spilsby and on to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre in East Kirkby.
ride three
For the third ride you’ll continue along deserted lanes lined by dykes and deep hedges before reaching your destination town of Boston, a once-famous centre for trade which possesses a rich and fascinating history.
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places to stay in the area
Elms Farm Cottages
A collection of nine award winning holiday cottages set in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside. A great place to gather...
Boston
Forest Pines Golf Club
Discover this award-winning golf course in a spectacular countryside setting. Former hosts of the R&A Boys Home Internationals, British Blind Open and PGA Championships...
Scunthorpe
Hirst Priory
Hirst Priory is a beautifully peaceful place to enjoy a regally charming luxury stay. Wrapped in peaceful countryside it is in easy reach of motorway, rail and air...
Crowle, near Scunthorpe
Kenwick Park Hotel
Best Western Kenwick Park Hotel is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the 320 estate boasts superb views of the lawns, golf course and mature...
Louth
Thorganby Hall
Set in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Thorganby Hall provides luxury holiday accommodation for short breaks, group bookings, business retreats and more....
Thorganby near Grimsby
Ashbourne Hotel
Set in the charming rural village of North Killingholme, The Ashbourne Hotel offers peaceful, idyllic surroundings, whilst still providing all of the technology and...
North Killingholme
Brackenborough Hall Coach House
Situated on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Brackenborough Hall Coach House provides award winning accommodation on an 800 acre...
Louth
Healing Manor Hotel
Renowned for being one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Lincolnshire and having recently undergone a transformation, the former residents to the Portman family,...
Healing, Grimsby
Millfields Hotel
Located in the leafy victorian surroundings of Peoples Park in Grimsby, but only a short stroll from the centre of our historic town and docks, Millfields is the perfect...
Grimsby
St James Hotel
St James is situated in the heart of Grimsby and offers 24-hour front desk, free parking a short walk from Grimsby Train Station. The hotel is suitable for everyone,...
Grimsby
The Brackenborough Hotel
Tucked away by the Georgian market town of Louth, offers a haven of tranquility coupled with contemporary surroundings and...
Louth
The White Hart Hotel Boston
A town centre restored Coaching Inn offering a mix of 26 Classic, Superior & Deluxe bedrooms as well as a riverside restaurant with...
Boston
Winteringham Fields Hotel
Lovingly decorated, generously appointed and sumptuously furnished, the suites offer all the luxuries you would expect from a boutique hotel. With the Michelin star...
Winteringham
places to refuel along the way
North Sea Observatory
The UK’s only purpose-built Marine Observatory, located at Chapel Point on the North edge of Chapel St...
Chapel St Leonards
The View Cafe Bar
A 'Hidden Gem' on the seafront at Winthorpe serving Specialist Coffees, Teas,Milkshake Deluxe and a selection of Wines, Ciders and...
Skegness
The Fat Seagull
Based in Sandilands, the Fat Seagull Café, Bistro and Shop serves a variety of delicious foods, from cakes and pastries to fine fish dinners....
Sutton-on-Sea
White Hart Hotel Boston
Dining at Riverside Restaurant is exactly what a meal or a casual bite-to-eat should be; a relaxed, enjoyable experience. With a comprehensive yet unpretentious menu,...
Boston