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Spilsby Walks

9.3 miles (15 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk explores the area around the market town of Spilsby in Lincolnshire.
The town sits on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB with numerous public footpaths to follow into the attractive rolling countryside.
This circular walk from the town follows paths north through the fields to visit the neighbouring villages of Partney and Skendleby. On the way you will cross the River Lymn and enjoy some fine rural scenery.
You then turn west to Dalby, passing Dalby Hall before coming to Langton. The route then heads south to return to Spilsby.
To continue your walking in the area head east to visit one of the local highlights at the historic Gunby Hall.

Postcode

PE23 5JT - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Spilsby OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Spilsby Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Spilsby

  • Alford - This small market town is located in a lovely spot on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB
  • Gunby Hall - This walk visits the historic Gunby Hall Estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
  • Lindsey Trail - This new bridleway runs through the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB and is suitable for both walkers and cyclists with a hybrid or mountain bike
  • Snipe Dales Country Park - Explore 220 acres of country park and nature reserve in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds
  • Louth Canal - Enjoy a waterside walk along the Louth Canal from Louth to Tetney Marshes
  • Hubbard's Hills - This area of natural beauty in Louth is a lovely place for an afternoon stroll
  • Donington on Bain - This pretty village is located in the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, on the banks of the River Bain
  • Belchford - This pretty village lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Hagworthingham - This small Lincolnshire village is located in the East Lindsey district near Horncastle
  • Biscathorpe - This Lincolnshire Wolds walk takes you from the medieval village at Biscathorpe to another medieval site at nearby Wykeham
  • Binbrook - This pretty village is located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire near to the town of Market Rasen.
  • Willoughby - This Lincolnshire village is located in a fine rural spot, near Alford on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB.
  • Goulceby - Goulceby is a Lincolnshire Wolds village located in the East Lindsey district of the county.

Pubs/Cafes

The Nelson Butt is a good choice for some post walk refreshments. It's a historic Grade II listed pub with low ceilings and half panelled walls. Facilities include car parking and a pleasant garden area. You can find them at postcode PE23 5JT for your sat navs. The pub is also dog friendly.

Photos

Ashby Road, Spilsby - geograph.org.uk - 1737184

Ashby Road, Spilsby

Spilsby

Spilsby Town Centre, showing Old Town Hall

St. James, Spilsby, Lincs (- Church - Boston Roads) - geograph.org.uk - 52280

St. James, Spilsby. The Parish Church stands on the corner of Church Street and Boston Road. It was built around the beginning of the 14th. Century in the traditional Spilsby sandstone of the area. However, it has been altered many times. Apart from the tower, it was covered with Ancaster stone in 1879. The church contains memorials of the Willoughby de Eresby family, of Sir John Franklin and his two brothers, Major James Franklin and Sir Willingham Franklin. The six bells date from 1744.

River Lymn - geograph.org.uk - 512973

River Lymn north of the town

Houses in Partney - geograph.org.uk - 749503

Houses in Partney

Dalby Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2606431

Dalby Hall

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Spilsby.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)