Lincolnshire Walks
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| Route Name | Photo | Distance | Description |
| Alford | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) | This small market town is located in a lovely spot on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB. The town is noted for the splendid Alford Manor House, a 13th century church and the five sailed Alford Windmill. View Full Details>> | |
| Belchford | 16.2 miles (26 km) | This pretty village lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There's some good footpaths including the epic Viking Way and a number of peaceful, flat country lanes. View Full Details>> | |
| Belton House | 3.1 miles (5 km) | Explore the stunning grounds of this 17th century mansion in Lincolnshire on this easy circular walk. View Full Details>> | |
| Binbrook | 7.8 miles (12.6 km) | This pretty village is located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire near to the town of Market Rasen. View Full Details>> | |
| Biscathorpe | 5.5 miles (8.8 km) | This Lincolnshire Wolds walk takes you from the medieval village at Biscathorpe to another medieval site at nearby Wykeham. It's an attractive area with lovely views of the River Bain valley and some interesting historical sites to investigate. View Full Details>> | |
| Boston | 5.6 miles (9 km) | This market town in Lincolnshire has some nice riverside trails and a local nature reserve to visit. It's in a notable location on the edge of the Wash where Norfolk meets Lincolnshire. In the town there's some interesting old buildings including the 14th century Guildhall, Maud Foster windmill (1819) and the impressive St Botolph’s Church. View Full Details>> | |
| Bourne Woods Lincolnshire | 3.1 miles (5 km) | Enjoy miles of woodland cycling and walking trails in this large forest in the market town of Bourne, Lincolnshire. A local cycle route runs through the eastern side of the woods to Hanthorpe while miles of footpaths take you through the ancient woodland with its mixture of conifers and broad-leaved trees. There's also some tranquil ponds which attract birds such as kingfishers and herons. Look out for sculptures by local artists as you make your way through the site. This circular route starts at the car park off West Road. The first section heads through the eastern part of the forest so is suitable for cyclists. The western section is better suited for walkers. To continue your walking in the area you could head to Willow Tree Fen Nature Reserve. Here you will find a beautiful fenland setting with meres, flooded pastures, hay meadows and reedbeds. The Macmillan Way also runs just to the south of Bourne. You can pick it up and enjoy a waterside walk along the River Glen. View Full Details>> | |
| Brigg | 9 miles (14.5 km) | This North Lincolnshire based market town has some fine waterside walking through the Ancholme Valley. View Full Details>> | |
| Burghley House | 1.9 miles (3 km) | Explore the stunning grounds surrounding this grand 16th-century country house in Stamford, Lincolnshire. The grounds were laid out by Capability Brown and include a 26 acre lake, a deer park and a sculpture park. The Hereward Way long distance walk runs past the park so is a good option if you would like to continue your walk. View Full Details>> | |
| Burton Upon Stather and Alkborough Flats | 6.1 miles (9.8 km) | Burton Upon Stather is a North Lincolnshire based village located near Scunthorpe on the eastern side of the River Trent. View Full Details>> | |
| Caistor | 11.8 miles (19 km) | This circular walk from the Roman Town of Caistor takes you through the countryside to the neighbouring villages of Nettleton and Rothwell. There's some lovely Lincolnshire Wolds scenery and attractive villages to see on the route. View Full Details>> | |
| Chambers Farm Wood | 5 miles (8 km) | Enjoy a series of peaceful walking trails in this forest and nature reserve in Wragby. The tranquil medieval woodland contains ancient limes and is well known for its large numbers of butterflies. There are three colour coded walking trails to try. Two are very easy walks on well surfaced paths which will suit all abilites. There is also a longer route which can be a bit muddy. It's a very tranquil place with a diversity of flora of fauna to look out for. Birdwatchers can look out for nuthatch, Woodlark, Buzzard, Hen harrier and green and great spotted woodpecker. There have also been 16 species of butterfly recorded. The reserve is located about 10 miles east of Lincoln, and not far from Horncastle. View Full Details>> | |
| Cleethorpes Country Park | 1.2 miles (2 km) | This 160 acre park has a 7 acre lake with footpaths and a cycle path running through it. View Full Details>> | |
| Cleethorpes to Tetney Lock Walk | 6.2 miles (10 km) | This circular walk takes you from the outskirts of Cleethorpes to Tetney Lock on the Louth Canal. View Full Details>> | |
| Covenham Reservoir | 5.3 miles (8.5 km) | Enjoy a circular walk around this pretty reservoir and along the Louth Canal on this waterside walk in Lincolnshire. View Full Details>> | |
| Culverthorpe | 1 mile (1.6 km) | This circular walk visits Culverthorpe Hall near Grantham in Lincolnshire. View Full Details>> | |
| Denton Reservoir | 1.9 miles (3 km) | This walk near Grantham takes you from the village of Denton to Denton Reservoir. It's a lovely spot with nice views across the water and lots of wildlife to look out for. Birdwatchers come to the site to see coot, moorhen, mallard, teal, pochard, heron, great crested grebe and kingfishers. The reservoir is located a short distance from the centre of the village. Starting on Church Street head east to Casthorpe Road and then turn north. Shortly after you will see a footpath on your right which will take you up to the reservoir. Here you will find a nice grassy footpath around the perimeter. View Full Details>> | |
| Doddington Hall | 1.9 miles (3 km) | This walk explores the estate of the Elizabethan manor house of Doddington Hall, near Skellingthorpe and the city of Lincoln in North Lincolnshire. View Full Details>> | |
| Donington on Bain | 5.6 miles (9 km) | This pretty village is located in the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, on the banks of the River Bain. It's a great place to start a walk with some beautiful countryside, river views, a 12th century church and a fine 18th century pub to relax in afterwards. View Full Details>> | |
| Donna Nook Nature Reserve | 9.9 miles (16 km) | This coastal nature reserve in Lincolnshire consists of dunes, slacks and inter-tidal areas. It's a great place for birdwatching with 47 species of birds to look out for. In November and December you can see the grey seal colony give birth to their pups near the sand dunes. View Full Details>> | |
| Fossdyke Canal | 4 miles (6.5 km) | This walk takes you along the Fossdyke Canal from Lincoln to Odder. View Full Details>> | |
| Frampton Marsh | 5.6 miles (9 km) | Visit this splendid RSPB nature reserve on the Wash on this circular walk near Boston. There are miles of good footpaths taking you to reedbed, saltmarsh, tidal mudflats, freshwater scrapes and grassland. There are good facilites with a visitor centre and a number of bird hides where you can look out for a wide variety of coastal birds. These include Avocet, Hen Harrier and Lapwing. View Full Details>> | |
| Freiston Shore | 2.5 miles (4 km) | This circular walk explores the RSPB's Freiston Shore nature reserve near Boston in Lincolnshire. View Full Details>> | |
| Gainsborough | 16 miles (25.7 km) | This interesting market town in Lincolnshire is located in the West Lindsey district of the county. There's some nice waterside trails with the River Trent and the Chesterfield Canal nearby. The town has some interesting history too with the medieval Gainsborough Old Hall, the old market place and a heritage centre to explore. View Full Details>> | |
| Gibraltar Point | 3.7 miles (6 km) | Enjoy a walk around this beautiful coastal national nature reserve near Skegness. It's a lovely place for a peaceful stroll with numerous footpaths to follow through the sand, saltmarsh and dunes with several artificial lakes and bird hides along the way. There are lovely views of the Wash and the Lincolnshire coast and countryside. It's fantastic for bird watching with a variety of coastal birds to look out for. These include brent geese, shorelark, redwing and fieldfare. There's also an excellent visitor centre with a Wild Coast Exhibition that includes 3d models of sand dunes and salt marshes. The reserve is located just a few miles south of Skegness so you could easily walk there from the town. Parking is available at the reserve too though. View Full Details>> | |
| Goulceby | 2.5 miles (4 km) | Goulceby is a Lincolnshire Wolds village located in the East Lindsey district of the county. View Full Details>> | |
| Grantham | 3.7 miles (6 km) | The Lincolnshire town of Grantham has some delightful waterside walks along the canal and the River Witham. The other major walking highlight is the beautiful Belton House, just to the north of the town. The National Trust owned site includes a series of nice footpaths taking you to an Orangery, an Italian garden with fountains, a maze, a deer park and several delightful lakes and ponds. This is a popular stroll taking you along the Grantham Canal to the nearby village of Denton. Here you can enjoy more waterside paths along Denton Reservoir before visiting the village and enjoying refreshments at one of the pubs or cafes. View Full Details>> | |
| Grantham Canal | 32.3 miles (52 km) | A lovely peaceful walk alongside the Grantham Canal from Grantham to Nottingham. The walk takes you through through the glorious Vale of Belvoir and passes Woolsthorpe, Redmile, Harby, Hickling, Gamston and the delightful Cotgrave Country Park. View Full Details>> | |
| Great Limber | 8.7 miles (14 km) | This historic Lincolnshire based village is surrounded by some attractive countryside and woodland. View Full Details>> | |
| Grimsby | 0.6 miles (1 km) | This Lincolnshire Port town has some nice trails to follow through the town and around the docks. The town used to be the home port for the world's largest fishing fleet. View Full Details>> | |
| Grimsthorpe Castle | 2.5 miles (4 km) | This fine country house has an expansive estate to explore on a number of footpaths. This circular walk visits the woodland, lake and parkland where there's fine views of the surrounding Lincolnshire countryside. The castle is situated between Bourne and Swinstead and has been the home of the de Eresby family since 1516. There's 10 miles of trails with a medieval deer park and Tudor oak park crossed by fine avenues of trees. You can also hire bikes on the estate if you prefer to cycle. The park is home to an abundance of wildlife with Buzzards, Red Kites, Swans, and Geese to look out for in the air. There are also resident deer with types including Red, Fallow and Muntjack Deer. The gardens are also majestic with wonderful topiary and ornate statues. View Full Details>> | |
| Gunby Hall | 2.5 miles (4 km) | This walk visits the historic Gunby Hall Estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds. View Full Details>> | |
| Hartsholme Country Park | 3.1 miles (5 km) | A circular walk through the beautiful Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Nature Reserve in Lincoln. Here you'll find over 200 acres of parkland including Victorian landscaped gardens, lakes, woodlands and grasslands. There is also an excellent Visitor Centre with exhibitions and interactive features on the wildlife and history of Hartsholme Country Park and neighbouring Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve. The park is located a few miles south west of Lincoln city centre. To extend your walking in the area you could visit the nearby Whisby Nature Park. View Full Details>> | |
| Hereward Way | 110 miles (177 km) | Starting in Oakham, in Rutland, follow the Herward Way through Stamford, Peterborough, Ely, and the Breckland forests to Thetford, in Norfolk.
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| Holbeach Marsh | 6.8 miles (11 km) | This circular walk explores the Fenland area of Holbeach Marsh in Lincolnshire. View Full Details>> | |
| Horncastle | 4.2 miles (6.7 km) | This walk takes you along the old Horncastle Canal and the River Bain from the town centre of this Lincolnshire town. View Full Details>> | |
| Hubbard's Hills | 2.5 miles (4 km) | This area of natural beauty in Louth is a lovely place for an afternoon stroll. You can follow the waymarked Silver Lincs Way long distance trail from the centre of the town to the park. It's only about half a mile away, following roads south west out of the town and through Westgate Fields. At the park you'll find delightful woodland trails along the River Ludd which meanders through the park. It's a great place for a picnic but there's also a nice cafe on site if you prefer. To extend your walk you can continue along the Silver Lincs Way. Following it west and then north takes you through the Lincolnshire Wolds to the woodland of Welton Vale and on to North Elkington. It continues all the way to Grimsby. On the eastern side of Louth you can pick up the Louth Canal and follow the towpath to Tetney Marshes on the Lincolnshire coast. View Full Details>> | |
| Humber Bridge | 4 miles (6.5 km) | Follow the footpath across the Humber Bridge and enjoy fine views over the River Humber and the city of Hull in East Riding of Yorkshire. It's about a 2 mile walk to the other side so roughly 4 miles in total. The 2,220-metre (7,280 ft) bridge, was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1981. It held that title for 17 years, until Japan's Akashi Kaikyo Bridge opened on 5 April 1998. The Grade I listed structure connects the counties of East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. The walk starts from the car park in Humber Bridge Country Park. View Full Details>> | |
| Jubilee Way (Leics) | 21.1 miles (34 km) | Follow the Jubilee Way through Leicestershire and into Lincolnshire on this delightful walk. The walk starts off at the beautifulBurrough Hill Country Park and heads to Melton Mowbray passing Little Dalby on the way. You continue north through Melton Country Park, with its pretty lakes, before joining the Scalford Brook which takes you to Scalford. The path continues through Eaton and then to a pleasant wooded section through Barkestone Wood that leads to the impressive Belvoir Castle. This 19th century castle has a splendid interior with grand State Rooms and several notable paintings by Gainsborough. The gardens are also beautifully laid out making the castle a real highlight on the trail. The walk finishes soon after at the pretty village of Woolsthorpe by Belvoir. View Full Details>> | |
| Jurassic Way | 87.6 miles (141 km) | This walk follows the Jurassic limestone ridge from Banbury to Stamford passing through Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Lincolnshire. The walk includes a stretch along the Oxford Canal from Banbury and another waterside stretch along the Grand Union Canal near Braunston. There's nice woodland trails through Fineshade Woods in the ancient Rockingham Forest area and you will also enjoy fine views of the River Welland as you approach Stamford. The route passes through a series of picturesque towns and villages including Wardington, Catesby, Welford, Braunston, Ashby St Ledgers (with its impressive Manor House), West Haddon and Middleton. You'll also pass close to Naseby Battlefield, site of the famous Battle of Naseby in the English Civil War in 1645. There's a section along Welford and Sulby Reservoir here too. View Full Details>> | |
| Keadby Canal | 4.8 miles (7.8 km) | This circular walk takes you along a section of the Stainforth and Keadby Canal in Crowle, Lincolnshire. There's nice waterside grassy paths and good views of the surrounding countryside on this easy walk. View Full Details>> | |
| Laughton Woods | 7.8 miles (12.5 km) | Follow the long woodland trail through Laughton Woods on this easy walk in Lincolnshire. You can park at the car park at Tuetoes Wood and then follow a footpath through Laughton Forest to the nearby village of Scotten. The path passes Scotton Common Nature Reserve and Green Howe Pond. Look out for wildlife such as herons and nightjars in the woods. Laughton Woods is located about 7 miles south of Scunthorpe. If you would like to continue your walking in the area then you could head to the nearby Messingham Sand Quarry where there are nice footpaths running around a series of lagoons. Also nearby is the lovely Twigmoor Woods with its large ponds and lovely colourful rhododendrons. View Full Details>> | |
| Lincoln | 5.9 miles (9.5 km) | This circular walk takes you around the central part of this fine city before heading along the River Witham. On the way you'll visit the historic cathedral and the lovely Lincoln Aroboretum. View Full Details>> | |
| Lindsey Trail | 75.2 miles (121 km) | This new bridleway runs through the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB and is suitable for both walkers and cyclists with a hybrid or mountain bike. View Full Details>> | |
| Louth Canal | 11.2 miles (18 km) | Enjoy a waterside walk along the Louth Canal from Louth to Tetney Marshes. Along the way there's the lovely scenery of the Lincolnshire Wolds countryside and nice views of the River Lud. You can walk the length of the canal along the towpath which runs for about 12 miles. The walk starts from the interesting market town of Louth in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It's a very pretty town with Georgian streets including several fine buildings such as Louth Manor House and many others dating from 17th century onwards. Other highlights include St. James church where you can climb the tower for nice views over the town. You should also visit the interesting Louth Museum, the Greenwich meridian line plaque and the delightful Hubbard's Hills park. You can pick up the canal towpath on the eastern side of the town and follow it north east towards Keddington and Alvingham. On your right hand side around Keddington you can take a short detour to visit the remains of Louth Abbey which dates from 1139. At High Bridge the canal turns towards the North West, passing Conisholme Fen and Covenham Reservoir. The final sections takes you over Thoresby Bridge before passing Tetney Lock and finishing at Tetney Marshes Nature Reserve on the Humber Estuary. The RSPB reserve makes a lovely end to the walk. It's situated on the north Lincolnshire coast and includes coastal mudflats, salt marsh, dunes and saline lagoons. The reserve is a fantastic place for bird watching with brent geese, knots, golden plovers, redshanks and sanderlings to look out for. The Silver Lincs Way long distance trail also starts in Louth and runs all the way to Grimsby. You could pick this up and follow it to the delightful Hubbard's Hills with its lovely woodland trails along the River Ludd. View Full Details>> | |
| Louth Railway Walk | 3.9 miles (6.2 km) | This walk in Louth takes you along the course of the old railway line to Grimoldby. View Full Details>> | |
| Mablethorpe | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) | This seaside town in Lincolnshire has some lovely walks with sand dunes, a fine beach and attractive coastal gardens to explore. View Full Details>> | |
| Macmillan Way | 290.2 miles (467 km) | This epic long distance path links Boston in Lincolnshire to Abbotsbury in Dorset. It is promoted to raise money for the charity Macmillan Cancer Relief.
The route starts from Boston and then runs across the Fens to Bourne before joining the limestone belt. You then head to Stamford and then along the shoreline of Rutland Water. You'll also pass through the medieval market town of Oakham where there's some wonderful old architecture at the Norman castle and the 16th century Oakham School. The trail then heads south and west via Warmington to Stow-on-the-Wold, then into the Cotswolds via Cirencester and Tetbury to Bradford-on-Avon. After leaving the Cotswolds you follow the path through Somerset passing Castle Cary before entering Dorset and the final section to Abbotsbury via Sherborne. The route joins with other popular trails including the Viking Way at Oakham, the Thames Path National Trail near Thames Head and with the South West Coast Path towards the end of the route. View Full Details>> | |
| Market Deeping | 6.2 miles (10 km) | This Lincolnshire based market town is located on the River Welland in the South Kesteven district of the county, a few miles north of the city of Peterborough. View Full Details>> | |
| Market Rasen | 8.5 miles (13.6 km) | This Lincolnshire based town is located in the West Lindsey district of the county. There are miles of good country footpaths and some fine woodland trails to try in the area. View Full Details>> | |
| Messingham Sand Quarry | 0.9 miles (1.5 km) | This pretty nature reserve near Scunthorpe has nice footpaths running around and between a series of lagoons. In the reserve you will find woodland, grassland and marsh. Look out for a wide variety of flora and fauna including orchids, wildflowers, heather and 20 species of butterfly. Wildlife sightings include Teal, wigeon, mallard, pochard, great crested grebes, kingfishers, linnets, chaffinch, bullfinch, great tit, Goldcrest, wren, sparrowhawk, and terns. The site has a car park and a waymarked circular footpath to follow around the reserve. If you would like to continue your walking in the area then you could head to the nearby Laughton Woods. It's located a few miles south west near Scotter. Also nearby is the lovely Twigmoor Woods with its large ponds and lovely colourful rhododendrons. View Full Details>> | |
| Moulton Marsh | 5.9 miles (9.5 km) | This circular walk visits the Moulton Marsh Nature Reserve near Spalding in Lincolnshire. The wildlife rich reserve is located just to the east of the village of Fosdyke Bridge in The Wash. View Full Details>> | |
| Nene Way | 109.4 miles (176 km) | Follow the River Nene through the beautiful Nene Valley on this fabulous walk through Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. The long distance path runs for over 100 miles, passing Northampton, Wellingborough, Oundle, Peterborough and Wisbech. There's much to enjoy on the way with rushing weirs, a series of historic villages and old mills. It's an excellent area for birdwatchers too with the Nene Valley now one of the most important wetlands in England, gaining international recognition for its significance as a stop-over for thousands of wildfowl and waders that visit during the winter. In particular look out for birds around Rushden Lakes, Summer Leys Nature Reserve, the Titchmarsh Nature Reserve at Thrapston, Barnwell Country Park and Stanwick Lakes as you pass Irthlingborough and Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire. View Full Details>> | |
| Nev Cole Way | 57.8 miles (93 km) | This walk runs from Burton Upon Stather and Alkborough Flats to Nettleton through the Lincolnshire countryside. The walk involves two long riverside stretches, first along the River Trent and then along the south bank of the River Humber. You will pass through Barton Upon Humber and then Grimsby, before finishing at Nettleton. View Full Details>> | |
| Normanby Hall Country Park | 2.5 miles (4 km) | Explore the three hundred acres of parkland and woodland surrounding the 19th century Normanby Hall. You can visit the deer park where you can see herds of red and fallow deer then on to the ice house, Victorian laundry, coach house, stables and the splendid Victorian Walled Garden. There is also a lovely woodland section with mature beeches, oaks and sweet chestnuts. The park is located a few miles north of Scunthorpe near the village of Burton-upon-Stather. View Full Details>> | |
| Peatlands Way | 49.7 miles (80 km) | This waymarked circular walk takes you through the moorland and lowland raised bogs around the town of Thorne near Doncaster. The walk visits Crowle, Belton, Epworth, Haxey, Kirk Bramwith and Sykehouse. View Full Details>> | |
| Saltfleet | 3.1 miles (5 km) | The village of Saltfleet is located on the Lincolnshire coast in the East Lindsey district of the county. It's an interesting and scenic place for a stroll with many listed buildings including a 13th century church, a 19th century windmill and two fine local pubs dating back hundreds of years. View Full Details>> | |
| Scunthorpe | 3.1 miles (5 km) | The industrial Lincolnshire town of Scunthorpe has some nice local parks and woodland to explore on foot. View Full Details>> | |
| Silver Lincs Way | 24.9 miles (40 km) | This walk links the towns of Grimsby and Louth and celebrates the Silver Jubilee of the Grimsby Louth group of the Ramblers Association. The walk begins on the outskirts of Grimsby and follows footpaths, bridleways and country lanes to Louth. You will pass through peaceful woodland and the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds while also visiting the pretty villages of Brigsley, Ashby Cum Fenby and Wold Newton. Walk highlights include the historic churches at Brigsley and Ashby Cum Fenby, with the former dating back to the 11th century. The final section of the walk through Hubbard's Hills Park and along the River Lud is also particularly lovely. You can continue your walking in the area by picking up the Louth Canal and following it to the Lincolnshire coast. View Full Details>> | |
| Skegness | 2.1 miles (3.3 km) | This walk takes you along the Lagoon Walk and then around the boating lake in the popular coastal town of Skegness. It's a pretty area with good sea views and easy footpaths suitable for all abilities. The walk runs for about 2 miles so it will probably take around 45 minutes at a gentle pace. There's a public car park right next to the lagoon walk on the sea front. The route is also just a short hop from the train station. View Full Details>> | |
| Sleaford | 9.3 miles (15 km) | This walk from the town takes you along the River Slea to the neighbouring villages of Anwick and South Kyme. It's about a 9 mile walk along a flat waterside footpath. On the way you'll pass a series of old bridges and locks with nice views of the surrounding Lincolnshire countryside. View Full Details>> | |
| Snipe Dales Country Park | 1.2 miles (2 km) | Explore 220 acres of country park and nature reserve in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds. View Full Details>> | |
| Spa Trail | 6.1 miles (9.8 km) | This shared walking and cycle route takes you along the Spa Trail from Woodhall Spa to Horncastle in Lincolnshire. View Full Details>> | |
| Spalding | 13 miles (21 km) | This Lincolnshire based market town has some nice waterside walking trails to try through the attractive countryside of the Fens. View Full Details>> | |
| Spires and Steeples | 24.9 miles (40 km) | This walk runs from Lincoln to Sleaford through a number of historical villages and beautiful countryside in the North Kesteven area. The name refers to the Spires of the churches and to the rural sport of Steeple chasing.
You will pass a series of interesting villages including Heighington, Nocton, Metheringham, Scopwick, Digby and Ruskington. The scenery on the walk includes flat fens and heath, while there are also two lovely waterside sections along the River Whitham at the start and the River Slea into Sleaford at the end of the walk. View Full Details>> | |
| Stamford | 2.5 miles (4 km) | The Lincolnshire town of Stamford has a number of good options for walkers visiting the area. Several waymarked long distance trails run through the town and out into the surrounding countryside. There's riverside trails along the River Welland and lovely parkland to explore in the nearby Burghley House too. It's also nice to stroll around the attractive town centre which has 17th and 18th-century stone buildings, older timber-framed buildings and five medieval parish churches. The whole of the old town and St Martin's has been made an outstanding area of architectural or historic interest that is of national importance. In 2013, Stamford was rated the best place to live by The Sunday Times. This short walk follows sections of the Hereward Way and Jurassic Way from the town centre to the nearby village of Easton on the Hill. It starts on riverside paths before climbing through the countryside to the village. View Full Details>> | |
| Stapleford Woods | 0.9 miles (1.5 km) | This area of ancient woodland near Newark on Trent has some nice footpaths taking you around the forest. In the woods you will find large Victorian era-planted Rhododendrons and other interesting flora and fauna.
There is a car park off Coddington Lane where you can pick up the circular surfaced walking trail. It runs for just under a mile and is a nice way to spend half an hour. To extend your walking in the area you could head a couple of miles west and pick up the Trent Valley Way. The lovely riverside trail runs through Newark-on-Trent and Collingham. The woods are close to the villages of Coddington and Beckingham which are nice places to go for refreshments after your walk. View Full Details>> | |
| Sutton on Sea | 5.9 miles (9.5 km) | This coastal village in Lincolnshire has some fine blue flag beaches to explore. It's also close to the Lincolnshire Wolds where there are miles of trails to choose from. View Full Details>> | |
| Tattershall Lakes | 1.6 miles (2.5 km) | 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. The 15th century castle and grounds are run by the National Trust and well worth a visit. There's a splendid view over the village and surrounding countryside from the roof top walk of the Castle tower. From the village centre it is a short walk south to the lakes. A public footpath runs along the eastern side of the lakes and the River Bain. It runs south to Dogdyke where there are views of the River Witham and a nice pub where you can enjoy refreshments before returning on the same footpaths. View Full Details>> | |
| Tealby | 8.7 miles (14 km) | This pretty village near Market Rasen is surrounded by some lovely rolling Lincolnshire Wolds countryside. The historic settlement also includes a noteworthy 12th century church and a thatched pub dating back to the 14th century. View Full Details>> | |
| Torpel Way | 11.2 miles (18 km) | This walk runs from Peterborough to Stamford through countryside and agricultural land. The path passes Marholm, Helpston and Barnack before finishing with a riverside stretch along the River Welland into Stamford. View Full Details>> | |
| Twigmoor Woods | 0.9 miles (1.5 km) | Enjoy a short stroll around these pretty woods near Scunthorpe. The walking trails take you around the pretty Gull Ponds and past shrubs, conifers and lovely colourful rhododendrons. It's good for wildlife spotting too. Look out for woodpeckers, tree creepers and common warblers. There's a car parking area just north of Greetwell which gives direct access to the footpaths. The woods are located just west of Scawby. The area has an interesting history. Twigmoor Hall, was the home of Jack Wright, one of Guy Fawkes' co-conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot. Legend has it that the plot was hatched at Twigmoor Hall. If you would like to continue your walking in the area then you could head to the nearby Messingham Sand Quarry where there are nice footpaths running around a series of lagoons. Also nearby is Laughton Woods with more peaceful woodland trails to try. View Full Details>> | |
| Twyford Wood | 2.5 miles (4 km) | This wood near Grantham has miles of footpaths taking you to conifer woodland, grassland and the lovely Twyford Wood butterfly glades. Here you can look out for dingy and grizzled skipper butterflies. The site is a former second world war airfield with a control tower and wide open runways which are good for cycling. There is a small car park at the northern end of the forest where you can pick up the trails. The woods are very close to Colsterworth and Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton. Here you can visit the 17th-century limestone house of Woolsthorpe Manor which is owned by the National Trust. This is said to be the site where Newton, observing an apple fall from a tree, was inspired to formulate his law of universal gravitation. The village and manor are only about a mile from the woods. It's a nice place to go for refreshments and to learn about the history of the area after your walk. The Viking Way passes through nearby Buckminster so this is a good option if you'd like to extend your walking in the area. View Full Details>> | |
| Vale of Belvoir | 15.1 miles (24.3 km) | A long circular walk through the lovely Vale of Belvoir on the borders of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. It's a varied walk with woodland trails, waterside paths along the Grantham Canal and a visit to the splendid Belvoir Castle. The walk runs for about 15 miles with some moderate climbing at the start through the Belvoir Estate. The remainder of the route is fairly easy going with nice flat paths from Stathern onwards. The walk starts in the Lincolnshire village of Woolsthorpe by Belvoir and heads west along the Jubilee Way to Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. View Full Details>> | |
| Vermuyden Way | 19.9 miles (32 km) | Explore the Isle of Axholme Greenway on this circular walk through the Lincolnshire countryside. View Full Details>> | |
| Viking Way | 147.3 miles (237 km) | Follow in the footsteps of the Norse invaders on this long distance walk from the Humber Bridge to Oakham in Rutland. The walk passes through the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB and some delightful Leicestershire countryside before rounding Rutland water to the finish point at Oakham.
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| Wanderlust Way | 19.9 miles (32 km) | Follow the Wanderlust Way through the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB and enjoy splendid views of the Humber Estuary on this circular walk. The circular walk takes place just west of Grimsby and visits Bradley Woods, Brigsley, Hatcliffe and Ashby Cum Fenby. View Full Details>> | |
| Water Rail Way | 16.2 miles (26 km) | This shared cycling and walking trail runs along the old Lincoln to Boston Railway Line from Lincoln to Woodhall Spa. View Full Details>> | |
| Weelsby Woods | 1.6 miles (2.5 km) | This country park has mature trees, woodland, and large grassy areas to explore. Look out for a variety of woodland birds, foxes, and small mammals as you make your way along the footpaths. It's a popular place with a free car park and plenty of easy, surfaced trails to try. The park is located near Cleethorpes and Grimsby. Cleethorpes Country Park is less than a mile away so you could continue your walk there and then along the nearby Cleethorpes seafront. View Full Details>> | |
| Whisby Nature Park | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) | This large nature reserve near Lincoln has miles of lovely walking trails to follow around a series of lakes. The reserve also consists of grassland, marsh, scrub and a small area of woodland. It's great for wildlife with birds such as Great crested grebe, Coot and Nightingale to look out for. There are six waymarked walks taking you around Thorpe Lake, Coot Lake, Grebe Lake and the Dragonfly Lakes. There's also a number of smaller ponds and a large area of grazing marsh. Look out for interesting flora such as the pretty purple marsh orchid and various wildlflowers. Facilities are very good with car parking, an informative visitor centre and a nice cafe. There's also a number of bird hides from which to observe the wide variety of wildlife. To continue your walking in the area you could head to the nearby Hartsholme Country Park. View Full Details>> | |
| Willingham Woods | 3 miles (4.8 km) | These woods near Market Rasen have miles of good footpaths and cycling trails to try. View Full Details>> | |
| Willoughby | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) | This Lincolnshire village is located in a fine rural spot, near Alford on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB. View Full Details>> | |
| Willow Tree Fen | 1.9 miles (3 km) | This pretty nature reserve near Spalding has three colour coded walking trails to try. The reserve is located on the River Glen so there are nice waterside paths to follow. It is a typical fenland setting with meres, flooded pastures, hay meadows and reedbeds. Look out for lots of water loving wildlife such as black tailed godwit, marsh harriers, wigeon, teal, lapwing, redshank and snipe. You may also spot an otter or water vole by the river. The Macmillan Way runs through the reserve along the river so there is scope for extending your walk. Heading west will take you towards Thurlby while heading east takes you into Pinchbeck near Spalding. Also nearby is Bourne Woods where there are miles of walking and cycling trails through ancient woodland with a mixture of conifers and broad-leaved trees, ponds and sculptures. View Full Details>> | |
| Woodhall Spa | 6.2 miles (10 km) | Woodhall Spa is a very attractive former spa town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. There are good walking opportunites with several peaceful woods, two rivers and lots of attractive countryside to explore. This walk explores the lovely Pinewoods in the village before following the Viking Way to nearby Horncastle. View Full Details>> | |
| Woolsthorpe by Belvoir and Belvoir Castle | 13.7 miles (22 km) | The pretty Lincolnshire village of Woolsthorpe by Belvoir is a splendid place for walking. Several waymarked long distance trails pass through the area and the Grantham Canal runs just to the north of the village. There's also the majestic grounds of the Grade I listed Belvoir Castle and some nice woodland trails through Stathern Woods and Barkestone Woods to enjoy. This 14 mile walk takes you on a tour of the area, visiting the canal, the Belvoir Estate and the nearby village of Stathern. There's some moderate hill climbs with wonderful views of the Vale of Belvoir from the high points. The walk starts in the village and heads north along Sedgebrook Road to the delightful Woolsthorpe Wharf on the canal. You then head east along the canal to Longmoor Bridge before picking up a section of the Viking Way to take you back to the village. Here you pick up the Jubilee Way to take you through the Belvoir Estate, passing through Old Park Wood, Plungar Wood and Stathern Wood. View Full Details>> |
