England · United Kingdom
Lincolnshire Wolds
A153Horncastle to Louth
A rolling chalk-Wolds road past Cadwell Park.
The A153 winds from Horncastle across the Lincolnshire Wolds to Louth, rolling over chalk hills and dropping past the Cadwell Park racing circuit, a rare stretch of proper driving country in the flat east of England. Watch for fast blind crests and dips, motorcyclists heading to Cadwell, and farm traffic on the lanes.
Where it runs11.8 mi · point to point
HorncastleStart · England
LouthEnd · England
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Character
Corners22bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient6%≈ 1-in-17
Climb236 mtotal ascent
Summit145.8 mhighest point of the line · 478 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 10Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%30.9 – 145.8 mPoints of interest2 stops
- Flint HillViewpoint4.3 mi in
- Stanmore HillViewpoint11 mi in
Hazards
- Blind crests and dips
- Motorcyclists near Cadwell Park
- Farm traffic
Sources
“The A153 Horncastle Road is a cracking start, with those long Lincolnshire straights punctuated by fast, sweeping bends across the Wolds.”
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Driving the Lincolnshire Wolds: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Lincolnshire Wolds?
Lincolnshire Wolds runs 11.8 miles (19 km) and takes about 23 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Lincolnshire Wolds to drive?
We rate it moderate: 22 corners, a maximum gradient of 6%, and a tightness of 4 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Lincolnshire Wolds?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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