Anderby Creek 14th June 2026

Cycling UK Louth Sunday ride to Anderby Creek 14th June 2026:

Ride Report: John Rickett.

Quite a chilly day with a North West wind for a mid June ride to Anderby Creek.

Three brave souls were sent on their way from Louth leisure centre at 0930 by Tim who had decided not to ride - Ty Harness, Rob Cook and John Rickett. A sort of anticlockwise circular route. Others had notified that they either wouldn’t be riding or else would meet up on the way. (Apologies had been sent by Tim Newbery, Harvey Wright, John Parish and Charlie Caldwell).

Soon after Little Cawthorpe, Chris Owen appeared, having parked his car in one of his many secret locations. Lone and small group cyclists were out in force including one who was loaded up with more bags than I think I’ve ever seen before, he should get better weather (less heavy downpours) than Tim and Rob got last week on their trip to Norfolk.

Alford market place was the rendezvous point with Paul Linder (good to see him out with us again) and stalwart, Steve Croton. Now we were a group of six but not for long as we were joined by Alan Hockham, who had ridden in from Sutton on Sea, formerly Sutton-in-the-Marsh which doesn’t sound quite as posh.

With the wind behind us good progress was made through Farlesthorpe, Cumberworth, Mumby and onto Anderby Creek. The café was doing a roaring trade with all the holiday makers, many sporting an interesting array of tatoos – I must be getting very old as I cannot see the attraction. Perhaps Chris had an inkling of the sights to behold as he opted to return from whence he came just before we reached the café.

(Chris returned to Alford for lunch at the Willow Restaurant. His longest ride of the year at 35 miles)

A vote determined that an inside table would be preferable to sitting outside in the quite chilly air. Despite the popularity of the place our orders were quickly taken and promptly served. 

Off once again and a short return along Sea Road before a right turn for the journey via Roman Bank to Sutton, then inland through Hagnaby, Beesby and Woodthorpe. Along the way we said goodbye to Alan, Paul and Steve, who each took their respective routes home.

Within a few miles of turning inland there was a noticeable increase in temperature and by the time we reached Gayton Top it was really quite pleasant. The wind had veered (I’m sure it’s not backed) more to the North East offering a bit of assistance on our way to Louth.

Time for one more coffee and then home, all completed in the dry with 45 miles being covered, though most were on the flat so perhaps not a remarkable achievement!       

Thanks go to Ty for the photos...