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Iron and Agriculture

Explore the diverse landscapes of North Lincolnshire at your own pace on our walking and cycling routes.

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Route details

17.2 miles
Hilly terrain
01:45 hours
4 difficulty
circular
Cycling type

Start - Centenary Way, Scunthorpe, DN15 5SD

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    Start/finish: North East of Central Park.
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    Ride through the Park to the A18, and cross over at the pedestrian lights. Follow the little ginnel onto Kingsway. Ride to the end of the road and turn left onto Glover Road.
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    Turn right at the roundabout onto West Common.
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    At the crossroads with Scotter Road, go straight ahead onto Brumby Common Lane.
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    Shortly after negotiating a sharp left hand bend, you arrive at a junction. Turn right and continue to Burringham. Ride into the heart of the village and take the first exit at the roundabout, taking you onto the High Street.
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    At the junction turn right, keeping the River Trent to your right (if the opportunity presents it is worth climbing onto the bank for the view of the River).
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    Stay on the road to West Butterwick. As you leave the village/hamlet, take the left turning onto Messingham Road.
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    Continue straight over at the next crossroads, remembering to give way to traffic who have priority.
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    At the T-junction in Messingham, turn left onto the High Street, and continue until you come to a mini roundabout. Take the second exit onto Holme Lane.
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    Follow the road over the M180 flyover and turn left at the T-junction for Bottesford.
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    As you come into Bottesford, you cross over the Beck, and then take your first left, staying on Holme Lane. Follow to the end of the road, turning left onto Manor Road.
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    Turn right at the traffic lights onto Messingham Road.
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    Turn right onto Burringham Road at the T-junction, and then first right onto Ashby Road. Be aware that these traffic lights have a filter lane.
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    Take the second exit off the roundabout, and then filter off left back to the start.
Please note: routes are created by volunteers and may change due to ground conditions. Start points and landmarks are directional guides only and may be near or on private property.