This pleasant 3 mile walk circles the attractive parishes of Goulceby and Asterby and takes you through gentle farmland, quiet lanes and along part of the Viking Way, offering stunning views over the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Technical sheet
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A Goulceby walk
posted on 23/07/19 by Lincolnshire Wolds. Last update : 08/02/24
(S/E) On leaving the Three Horse Shoes car park head across the bridge and turn first right onto the Viking Way. Keeping the stream on your right hand side continue along Butt Lane, turn right into Shop Lane and continue to the public footpath heading straight on at the end of Shop Lane. Continue on the Viking Way, still keeping the stream on your right hand side. Cross the tarmac drive and continue until you reach Asterby Lane. If time permits take the opportunity to turn right and climb the steps to a reservoir which abounds with bird life.
(1) Turn right and follow Asterby Lane until you reach the Ranyards Lane road junction.
(2) Turn left towards Horncastle and cross the road. In about fifty yards turn right onto the signposted bridleway.
(3) Follow this ancient track, stopping frequently to take advantage of the outstanding views. After passing farm buildings on your left continue until you reach the Horncastle Road.
(4) Turn right and follow the road towards Goulceby village stopping at the Ranyard Lane junction to enjoy fine views over the Wolds.
(5) Follow the road as it bends left until you reach the first left turn into Shoe Lane returning to the Three Horse Shoes car park.(S/E)
Waypoints
S/E : km 0 - alt. 60 m - Three Horse Shoes Pub
1 : km 1.41 - alt. 61 m - Asterby Lane
2 : km 1.99 - alt. 85 m - Bridleway
3 : km 2.46 - alt. 110 m
4 : km 3.07 - alt. 113 m - Ancient track with fine views
5 : km 4.53 - alt. 61 m - Towards Goulceby
S/E : km 4.74 - alt. 59 m - Shoe Lane
Useful Information
Maps: OS Explorer 273 and 282
Parking: Parking in the car park of the Three Horse Shoes Public House (by kind permission of the landlord)
OS Grid Ref: TF 253, Postcode: LN11 9WA
Terrain: Some verge walking, good footpaths and bridleways but these can be muddy at times. Mainly level walking however the route includes one steep incline.
Refreshments: Refreshments and groceries are available at the Three Horseshoes Public House.
Stiles: A few. Some are stock proof and therefore may be difficult for dogs.
The Lincolnshire Wolds is a National Landscape, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1973. Covering an area of 558 square kilometres or 216 square miles, the AONB contains the highest ground in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent, rising to over 150m along its western edge. Rolling chalk hills and areas of sandstone and clay underlie this attractive landscape.
The Lincolnshire Wolds has been inhabited since prehistoric times and the appearance of the countryside today has been greatly influenced by past and present agricultural practices.
A Countryside Service helps to protect and enhance the landscape through partnership projects with local landowners, farmers, parish councils, businesses and residents of the Wolds.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Date of walk : 19/02/21 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Our first proper walk this year and it was just enough in both time and distance. Directions are really good and very easy to follow. The route was varied with farmland, road, lanes and bridleways, with water features and decent views as well.
