Grimsby Revolution Cycle Route

Mother and daughter cycling near the seafront with a pier in the background
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
33.7 ml
Duration
0.58 hr
Ascent
339 ft
Descent
338 ft
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, Alexandra Dock, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 1UZ

According to legend, Grimsby was founded by  a Danish fisherman called Grim. In Old Norse,  ‘by’ means village. The story of Grim and Havelok is written about in a poem thought to have been composed around 1280-1310, but Grimsby’s recorded history dates back to 866AD when thousands of Norse invaders passed through the town on their way to inland cities.

Route Highlights

Grimsby has been associated in more recent years with fantastic fish – with record catches in the historic docks over many years. The town of Grimsby itself is served by a central railway station, with easy access to boutique and high street stores, two fresh produce markets and plenty of places to eat and drink for all budgets.

Since the 19th century, and the advent of the railways, Cleethorpes has been a mecca for UK-based seaside holidays. It’s your choice in Cleethorpes whether to just sit in the sun, or paddle in the waters off the coast, visit the arcades or do something much more active and go  stand-up paddleboarding or kite surfing.

Cleethorpes itself is spread over a long stretch of beautiful coastline, with the town stretched between the railway station and the Boating Lake. With two promenades and a pier to visit at the seafront, it makes for a wonderful bike ride. While you’re here, don’t forget to have some of our world-famous Grimsby fish and chips – there’s plenty on offer in the town! But if that’s not your thing, there’s lots of restaurants and cafes to cater for all tastes.