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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Gayton le Wold

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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Gayton le Wold

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View of the River Bain Dam – Donington on Bain Lakes loop from Gayton le Wold

03:35

13.3km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

845 m

Biscathorpe Wooden Bridge and Stream

Highlight • Bridge

2

4.33 km

View of Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

7.32 km

Nob Hill Plantation

Forest

7.64 km

Panholes Plantation

Forest

5

10.1 km

Black Horse Inn

Highlight • Pub

Friendly staff, great place for lunch.

Tip by

6

10.2 km

St Andrew’s Church, Donington on Bain

Highlight • Historical Site

St Andrew’s is a stunning 12th-century church in the heart of Donington on Bain. Whilst there has inevitably been many restorations over the years, the Grade II-listed church has plenty …

Tip by

7

10.8 km

Welsdale Road Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

This is a tough short climb with 8 & 9% gradients. The Bluestone Heath Road that follows is very comfortable riding.

Tip by

8

11.4 km

View of the River Bain Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, just a short step from the Viking Way, you get a lovely view over a dammed section of the River Bain set in glorious patchwork countryside. Be …

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9

11.7 km

Donington on Bain Lakes

Highlight • Natural

These small lakes formed in the working of old sand and gravel pits. Today nature has reclaimed the area, and it's a lovely mix of scrub and woodland, dotted with …

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10

12.4 km

St Helen's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Helen’s is a small, rural church that was built in 1847 in the Gothic style. Due to some damage to the roof, the church is currently disused. However, it …

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B

13.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

4.54 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

4.48 km

3.54 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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