River Ancholme

The River Ancholme is a river in Lincolnshire, England, and a tributary of the Humber. It rises at Ancholme Head, a spring just north of the village of Ingham[1] and immediately west of the Roman Road, Ermine Street. It flows east and then north to Bishopbridge west of Market Rasen,[2] where it is joined by the Rase. North of there it flows through the market town of Brigg before draining into the Humber at South Ferriby. It drains a large part of northern Lincolnshire between the Trent and the North Sea.

Walking
There are more than 200 walks to choose from across the county, exploring the coast, fens, Wolds, woodland, rivers and waterways. There is also the long-distance Viking Way that crosses the county. You can find the details of these walks at visitlincolnshire.com.

See below some very nearby routes.

Wrawby Two Counties (2.5 miles)
Wrawby is noted for England’s only remaining post mill. Home to the beautiful 13th Century catholic church, Saint Mary’s.

The Ancholme and Castlethorpe Bridge (3 miles)
Castlethorpe is a small village situated on the banks of the River Witham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

Broughton and East Woods (3.2 miles)
Broughton is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of interesting sights to explore.
One of the main attractions in Broughton is St. Mary’s Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and has several interesting features, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is also home to a number of interesting monuments and memorials, including a brass plaque commemorating the life of Sir William Thorold, who was a prominent local landowner in the 17th century.

Cycling
www.visitlincolnshire.com
Below we have listed a few popular routes, visit the above website for more information and more cycle routes.

Tails of the riverbank (16 miles)
Start: Brigg
A circular route, crossing the North Lincolnshire boundary several times south of Brigg. The route lies within the Ancholme Valley, riverside scenery, the Roman road Ermine Street, and several interesting historic sites.

Abbey & Airfields (14 miles)
Start: Goxhill railway station (Approximately a 20-minute drive to this starting point)
This circular ride from the lowlands of the Humber marshes up to the gentle lower slopes of the northern Wolds passes through mainly open countryside and pleasant villages.

Conquer the Wolds (18 miles)
Start: Bays Garth Park, Barton-upon-Humber (Approximately a 20-minute drive to this starting point)
A circular ride through fine open countryside with superb views over the Ancholme Valley and the rolling farmlands of the high Wolds. The area has many secluded roads to explore with several attractive villages within easy reach. The long-distance Viking Way footpath runs north to south through the center of this route.