Kirkby On Bain Walks
This riverside Lincolnshire village sits in a peaceful rural spot near Horncastle, Woodhall Spa and Coningsby. It's an interesting place with riverside trails, a noteworthy 16th century pub and an ancient church dating from the Norman period.
This pleasant waterside walk from the village takes you north along the River Bain to the neighbouring village of Roughton via Haltham.
It's an attractive riverside path, passing the disused Haltham Lock and a weir on the old Horncastle Canal. There's good views of the surrounding countryside to enjoy as well.
To extend the walk continue north to visit Horncastle.
In this area you can also pick up the Viking Way long distance trail and follow it south west towards Woodhall Spa.
Postcode
LN10 6YT - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsKirkby On Bain Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Kirkby On Bain
- Horncastle - This walk takes you along the old Horncastle Canal and the River Bain from the town centre of this Lincolnshire town.
- Woodhall Spa - Woodhall Spa is a very attractive former spa town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds
- Tattershall Lakes - This waterside walk takes you along Tattershall Lakes and the River Bain in the Lincolnshire village of Tattershall.
The walk starts in the village centre on the River Bain, next to the remains of Tattershall Castle - Donington on Bain - This pretty village is located in the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, on the banks of the River Bain
- Louth Canal - Enjoy a waterside walk along the Louth Canal from Louth to Tetney Marshes
- Belchford - This pretty village lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Snipe Dales Country Park - Explore 220 acres of country park and nature reserve in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds
- Chambers Farm Wood - Enjoy a series of peaceful walking trails in this forest and nature reserve in Wragby
- Hagworthingham - This small Lincolnshire village is located in the East Lindsey district near Horncastle
- Binbrook - This pretty village is located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire near to the town of Market Rasen.
- Spa Trail - This shared walking and cycle route takes you along the Spa Trail from Woodhall Spa to Horncastle in Lincolnshire.
- Goulceby - Goulceby is a Lincolnshire Wolds village located in the East Lindsey district of the county.
Pubs/Cafes
The Ebrington Arms is a historic village pub of some note. It dates back to at least the 16th century and was popular with airmen from the nearby RAF Woodhall Spa famed for its links with the 617 Squadron Dambusters.
There's a charming old interiorwith many original features including an open fire and genuine wooden beams. Coins embedded in the beams are reputed to have been placed there during the last war by R.A.F. personnel as a way of ensuring they had the means to purchase a beer upon there return from a mission.
They serve excellent home cooked food and have a pleasant garden area for warmer days.
The inn is located on the Main Street at postcode LN10 6YT for your sat navs. They have car parking and are also dog friendly.
Photos
The River Bain, Kirkby-on-Bain
River Bain at Kirkby on Bain
Haltham Lock
River Bain footbridge
Watering Hole
Horncastle Canal
St,Mary's church, Kirkby-on-Bain, Lincs. Greenstone rebuild of 1802 with a pale brick porch and polygonal chancel of 1879-82, a quiet spot near the River Bain
Ebrington Arms pub, Kirkby on Bain