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Our route begins at Horkstow, well known for the Roman pavements discovered in the grounds of hillside often create small marshy the Georgian Horkstow Hall in 1796. The mosaic places, home to the distinctive “giant” depicting a chariot race, was lifted in 1927 and is horsetail, a member of an extremely ancient now on display in the Hull and East Riding order of plants, rare in North . Museum. Worlaby, a quiet village retains its peaceful charm The earthworks opposite St. Maurice’s church are with extensive views over the Ancholme Valley. the site of an early 17th century Jacobean manor Beyond the river, are the extensive woodlands at house and formal gardens. George Stubbs lived Broughton and Appleby. in the village from 1756 to 1760 and several local families own examples of his work painted during Turn left, to climb the secluded lane up the short his stay. Here he commenced his gruesome work but steep escarpment of the Wolds. of dissecting horses to help understand how the The climb to Middlegate UnitLane will reward you animal functioned, for his paintings and book with excellent views as you cycle north along the ‘Anatomy of the Horse’. Take time to visit the crest of the chalk Wolds. Fine, open farmland to attractive church, built into the sloping ground of the east contrasts with hillside woodland and the the Wolds escarpment, which dates back to the copiesvast Lower Ancholme Valley to the west. 13th and 14th century. The gently rolling contours of the Wolds, formed Looking west, the “carr” land adjacent to the River during glacial times, now support some of the Ancholme, was once wooded land liable to best arable land in the region. It is hard to realise flooding. Now it is almost all arable with many that before the enclosures most of this land was miles of drains and dykes and is a haven for thought to be of poor quality, needing wildlife, especially during winter months. considerableCouncil applications of powdered bones If time permits, a short detourprinted from the village, and other natural fertilisers to produce high along Bridge Lane adjacent to Horkstow Hall,Publications will yields. Before the war sheep grazing was very bring you to , two miles- east of common. the B1204. This unusualfor small suspension bridge, Above Bonby village a viewpoint with seats set designed by Sir John Rennie, consists of arched among flower-rich grassland, is the ideal place for stone supports and wooden decking. It wasLincs a rest, with spectacular views across the erected in 1844 following the final drainage of the Ancholme Valley. Ancholme Valley and the enclosures. N. Many of the small woodlands on this higher Once the centre of the Hope-Barton family, ground were planted for fox hunting or shooting, has some interesting examples of contact less than 200 years ago. Originally low growing estate architecture like the 18-19th century Hall thorn and gorse, they have become dominated and the Old Rectory built by William Reid Carson by sycamore and ash. in 1853. Sir designed the village’s handsome church in 1845. Pause at the junction of Middlegate Lane and Piggery Hill above Horkstow to enjoy fine views The pretty hillside lane in Bonby has some fine over Read’s Island and the Humber to the woodland with interesting flowers and open Yorkshire Wolds and the Southern Vale of York. grassland areas. A number of springs along the

The grades for cycle rides - ride easy, ride steady, ride well and ride strong have been developed by British Cycling to help cyclists to decide whether a particular route is appropriate for their ability and experience. The routes shown on the N Lincs map have been designed and approved by Council and the colour grading system serves only as a guide as to the terrain, duration and nature of the ride.