Burgh Le Marsh Walks
This circular walk explores the countryside around Burgh Le Marsh in Lincolnshire.
The town is situated on a slight rise in the otherwise flat landscape of the Lincolnshire Fens, offering views across the surrounding countryside. The area is characterised by open farmland, drainage dykes, and distant glimpses of the Wolds to the west. The town is known for its historic windmill, Dobson’s Mill, a five-sailed mill that stands as a prominent local landmark.
Nearby, the landscape transitions from arable fields to marshland, reflecting the area’s historical connection to the now-drained coastal wetlands. The countryside around Burgh le Marsh is rich in birdlife, with species such as lapwings, kestrels, and barn owls often seen hunting over the fields. The wetlands and dykes provide habitats for herons, egrets, and water voles.
The town’s setting also allows easy access to the Lincolnshire coast, with Skegness just a few miles away. The coastline features sandy beaches, dunes, and nature reserves such as Gibraltar Point, where saltmarshes and mudflats attract migrating waders and wildfowl. The combination of low-lying fenland, historic sites, and proximity to the coast makes Burgh le Marsh a distinctive part of the Lincolnshire landscape.
You can continue your walking in the area by visiting the historic Gunby Hall or heading to Skegness on the coast.
Please scroll down for the full list of walks near and around Burgh Le Marsh. The detailed maps below also show a range of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the area.
Burgh Le Marsh Ordnance Survey Map 
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Burgh Le Marsh Open Street Map 
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Burgh Le Marsh OS Map 
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Burgh Le Marsh Open Street Map 
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Walks near Burgh Le Marsh
- Gunby Hall - This walk visits the historic Gunby Hall Estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
- Willoughby - This Lincolnshire village is located in a fine rural spot, near Alford on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB.
- Alford - This small market town is located in a lovely spot on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB
- Lincolnshire Wolds Way - This circular walk explores the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, visiting numerous pretty villages, parks and hills.
- Spilsby - This walk explores the area around the market town of Spilsby in Lincolnshire.
- Skegness - This walk takes you along the Lagoon Walk and then around the boating lake in the popular coastal town of Skegness
Photos
High Street, Burgh le Marsh
Burgh Marsh
Burgh Le Marsh windmill
Burgh-le-Marsh Church