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Stately Homes of South Lincolnshire
Belton area
Lincolnshire is blessed with a wealth of historic homes, each one totally unique and set in their own picture-perfect gardens. That’s what inspired us to create this tranquil and leisurely holiday which allows you to explore the very best estates this county has to offer.
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see the area
Embark on a voyage of historic discovery.
Belton, home of the grand Belton House, is the base for this collection of daily looped rides.
stately homes of south lincolnshire
Route Information
Distance: 236km
Total climbing: 1,987m
Terrain: Quiet Roads
Starting point: Belton
Finish point: Stamford
Difficulty Rating: *** (click here for more details)
what you will see along the ride
The Cycle Lincolnshire Stately Homes of South Lincolnshire rides allow you to take in all of the best sights and places to visit in the area.
Belton House
Belton House is a Grade I listed National Trust country house located in the parish of Belton near Grantham in Lincolnshire....
Grantham
Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle is one of the UK’s finest Regency castles. The ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland with an unbroken line for almost a thousand years. Enjoy exploring...
Grantham
Burghley House
Burghley House is one of the largest surviving Sixteenth century houses. Conceived by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen...
Stamford
Woolsthorpe Manor
Visit this National Trust owned 17th century Lincolnshire farmhouse where Sir Isaac Newton had his famous revelation about...
Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham
Easton Walled Gardens
Set in the heart of middle England’s countryside discover these 400 year old gardens offering exquisite displays of florals and colour throughout the seasons....
Grantham
Grimsthorpe Castle
Grimsthorpe Castle is a majestic structure with its central courtyard and extensive parkland of great antiquity retaining its original...
Grimsthorpe, Bourne
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum
Discover the fascinating story of the historic Royal Air Force College Cranwell and experience what it feels like to be a pilot on the Jet Provost flight simulator....
Cranwell, Sleaford
highlights
Belton House
Sitting elegantly in formal gardens and enjoying spectacular views across its historic deer park, Belton House is the perfect example of an English country-house estate and houses a fine collection of porcelain, silver and a world-renowned library.
Belvoir Castle
This historic gem looks like an illustration from a romantic fairy-tale and dates back to the 11th century. It has been the ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland for almost 1,000 years and its estate includes over 1,600 acres of beautiful woodland.
Grimsthorpe Castle
This majestic castle rises above sweeping parkland. It is the final masterpiece of legendary architect Sir John Vanbrugh and its walls contain a collection of priceless sculptures, paintings, tapestries and ceramics.
Woolsthorpe Manor
The home of Sir Isaac Newton and place where he discovered the foundations of science we still recognise today. See where he used a prism to split sunlight into colours of the rainbow and view the apple tree which inspired his theory of gravity whilst learning more in the interactive Science Centre.
Burghley House
One of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age, set in historic parkland laid out by Britain’s most famous landscape designer, Capability Brown. You may recognise it from films such as The Da Vinci Code and Pride & Prejudice, which were both filmed here.
The four rides of the stately homes of south Lincolnshire route
stately homes of south Lincolnshire
ride one
Ride one takes you in a south westerly direction on a riverside parkland route following the River Witham through to Grantham, and you’ll enjoy spectacular views over Knipton before you reach the resplendent Belvoir Castle, which you can survey in all its glory, before taking the canal tow path back through Grantham.
stately homes of south Lincolnshire
ride two
You’ll travel south east on ride two, along quiet country lanes to Grimsthorpe Castle, where you’ll have time to peruse this historic house and 3,000-acre estate at your leisure before heading home past the intriguing folly of Bellmount Tower.
stately homes of south Lincolnshire
ride three
Ride three sees you travelling south once again, but this time you’ll head to Woolsthorpe Manor, the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton, where you can embark upon your own voyage of scientific discovery. On your return, you’ll also pass the lavish Stoke Rochford Hall.
Stately Homes of South Lincolnshire
ride four
Ride four takes you on winding country lanes to Stamford, one of the finest stone towns in England. Explore its narrow alleyways and hidden courtyards before visiting Burghley House, a breathtaking Elizabethan mansion which will round off this delightful and unforgettable trip in style.
places to stay in the area
Belton Woods Hotel & Country Club
Discover two challenging golf courses at Belton Woods Resort, the Championship Lake Course and the Woods Course, featuring at total of 36 holes, fantastic facilities and...
Grantham
Angel & Royal Hotel
A beautiful old coaching Inn situated in the historic market town of Grantham. Dating back to circa 1203 the Angel Inn has...
Grantham
Easton Holiday Cottages
Staying at Easton gives a sense of freedom, of getting away from it all, in a place close to the hearts of all those who have...
Grantham
Honington Grange
Honington Grange is the home of Richard and Wendy Coney and their children. This family run farm with luxury accommodation in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, is...
Grantham
St Mary’s Place B&B
St. Mary’s Place Bed and Breakfast is a five-star rated Georgian property, stylishly renovated to create an oasis of luxury in the heart...
Stamford
William Cecil Hotel
In the Summer of 2011 the newly refurbished hotel William Cecil opened on The Burghley Estate, one of the foremost Treasure Houses of the...
Stamford
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