Road · United Kingdom
Sudbrooke – Woodhall Spa
A flat 76 km road cycling loop from Scothern, England through Nettleham, Scopwick and Woodhall Spa, with 137 m of climbing. There is a 22 km stretch without a café, shop or water (km 4–26).
At a glance
- Best for
- Flat, steady riding
- Distance
- 75.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 137 m
- Riding time
- 2½–3½ hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Some main roads
- Food & water
- Longest gap 22 km
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start and finish
- Scothern
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 137 m
- 76 km
Route description
- Scothern
- Nettleham
- Scopwick
- Timberland
- Woodhall Spa
- Bucknall
- Tupholme
- Stainfield
- Langworth
- Scothern
Starting near Scothern, the route passes Nettleham at 3.9 km and North Greetwell at 6.4 km before reaching a climb beginning at 9.1 km lasting 1.9 km with an average gradient of 2.4% and maximum of 5.6%, topping out at 49 m. The highest point on the ride is at 64 m at 14.4 km. The route traverses largely flat terrain with 95% flat sections. The descent from around 8.2 km to 9.3 km drops 27 m over 1.1 km.
The route continues through Scopwick, Kirkby Green, Timberland, and Martin Dales before arriving at Woodhall Spa at 43.8 km. It continues past Stixwould, Bucknall, Campney Lane, Tupholme, Bardney, Stainfield, Newball, Langworth and Stainton by Langworth before returning near Scothern.
The surface is mostly paved (97%) with about 2% on gravel or unpaved and 1% unmapped. Road types include 61% minor roads, 21% main roads, and 12% paths. There are 16.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 38.5 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The longest named roads ridden are Bloxholm Lane (11.2 km), Timberland Drove (5.8 km), Main Street (4.5 km) and Horncastle Road (4 km). Facilities include cafés, pubs, supermarkets, bike rentals and toilets along the way, though there is a 22 km stretch without café, shop or water from km 4.3 to 26.3. The ride starts and finishes at the Bottle & Glass pub in Scothern.
Highlights
- Climb of 1.9 km averaging 2.4% from 9.1 km
- Woodhall Spa at 43.8 km with bike rental
- Longest stretch without café or water: 22 km from 4.3 km
- Highest point 64 m at 14.4 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed climb | 9.1 km | 1.9 km · 46 m · 2.4 % · max 5.6 % | 49 m |
Traffic, surface and gradient
Expect stretches on main roads without a cycle lane (16.1 km in all) between quieter sections.
- Roads
- 61% minor road · 21% main road · 12% path · 3% quiet street · 3% other roads and tracks
- Main roads
- 16.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 38.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- Bloxholm Lane (11 km), Timberland Drove (6 km), Main Street (5 km), Horncastle Road (4 km)
- Surface
- Paved: 97% of the route is mapped as paved, 2% as unpaved.
- Gradient
- 3% climbing · 3% descending · 95% flat
Food, water and services
The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 22 km, from km 4 to 26. Along the route: 39 cafés and restaurants, 7 shops, 1 water point, 3 petrol stations, 3 public toilets and 1 bike shop.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 3.9 kmThe Tea Cosy · café · 30 m off route
- 4 kmLincolnshire Co-op · supermarket · 70 m off route
- 4 kmLincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy · pharmacy · on the route
- 4.1 kmDrinking water · 70 m off route
- 26.3 kmThe Royal Oak · pub · 80 m off route
- 26.3 kmL Brackenbury & Son Ltd · petrol station · 150 m off route
- 31.7 kmThe Penny Fathing · pub · on the route
- 41.5 kmPetrol station · 40 m off route
- 43.3 kmToilets · 60 m off route
- 43.5 kmBakery and Delicatessen · bakery · on the route
- 43.5 kmBoots Pharmacy · pharmacy · on the route
- 43.7 kmLincolnshire Co-op · supermarket · on the route
- 44.6 kmWoodhall Spa Bike Hire · bike rental · 160 m off route
- 58.3 kmThe Old Angel · pub · on the route
- 58.3 kmLincolnshire Co-op · supermarket · 80 m off route
- 67.8 kmCafé · 110 m off route
- 67.8 kmToilets · 100 m off route
Worth a stop
- 4.3 km — Bishop's Palace (archaeological site)
- 59.5 km — King's Hill (archaeological site)
- 63 km — Gate Pier (monument)
Start and access
At the start and finish
- Food and coffee
- Bottle & Glass (360 m)
Know before you go
- 22 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from km 4.3 to 26.3
- 16.1 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 38.5 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
- 0.3 km gravel or unpaved sections
