The Alpaca Centre

Your qualified British Cycling Ride leaders will meet you in Wyndham Park and guide you at a safe and leisurely pace through the outskirts of Grantham annd along 5 Gates Lane and to Belton. Largely running parallel to the River Witham the ride involves a short stretch of riding on the A607 to gain access to the quiet lanes west of Barkston. We will pass through Dry Doddington. The parish church, dedicated to St James, has a west-ward leaning tower. It is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 12th century, with an early 14th-century tower. It was restored in 1876. Recent restoration work, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has brought the 14th century tower back to its former glory. The tower boasts an impressive tilt of 4.8 degrees, leaning more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy which is now tilted at 3.97 degrees. Our cafe stop for the ride is The Alpaca Centre and Coffee Shop near Stubton. The coffee shop looks out over the alpaca paddocks. After the café stop, we leave the course of the Witham and return to Barkston across Hough-on-the-Hill before returning to Grantham via 5 Gates Lane.

If you still have space, you can have a coffee with new found friends in the park café.

Your leaders are fully trained and qualified through British Cycling, and above all friendly. They will take all reasonable steps to ensure your, and the public's safety and we never leave anyone behind.

Now to the cost of all this. The great news is that it is totally free of charge, apart from refreshments, which are optional. Children over 8 years of age are welcome as long as they can make the 30-mile distance and are accompanied by a responsible adult. All riders must be registered and wear a suitable cycling helmet and we recommend summer sun protection, even if it’s a cloudy day. Children in carriers are welcome and do not need to be registered separately.

A tour in the countryside north of Grantham with an opportunity for coffee with some alpacas.

Most of the route is on quiet country roads though the are some short stretched on busier roads under the guidance of our ride leaders

We will be stopping at the Alpaca Centre and Coffee Shop which looks out over alpaca paddocks. They serve yummy breakfast, lunch, delicious coffee, homemade cake, and Afternoon Tea. The outside seating is perfect on a sunny day, overlooking the paddocks, listening to the alpacas munching grass.

First-timers welcome!