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Gayton le Wold walks
On the Wild Side
Visorando Member
7.07 mi
+141 ft
-121 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ludford (Lincolnshire)
Starting from Ludford, this dog-friendly walk joins the Viking Way long distance footpath and leaves the village past the old 101 Squadron airfield, skirting the edge of the Deserted Medieval Village at Wykeham and leaving the Viking Way. Onwards and upwards to Great Tows, the highest point of the walk where there are fine views of the Wolds top and often a brisk breeze blowing.
In the Footsteps of Kolkr - Red Hill
3.51 mi
+266 ft
-279 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Goulceby (Lincolnshire)
This pleasant 3.5 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.
In the Footsteps of Kolkr - Asterby
2.94 mi
+180 ft
-177 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Goulceby (Lincolnshire)
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.
Round Louth
13.96 mi
+545 ft
-541 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
The 14 mile Round Louth Walk circles the historic market town, journeying into the surrounding countryside of the Wolds and Marsh. The route is waymarked by a blue spire walk logo. Although the full walk is 14 miles long, there are shorter circular routes using various public footpaths back into town if you don't want to do it all in one day.
Hubbard's Hills to Red Hill - Louth Cycle Route 4
11.63 mi
+420 ft
-400 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This route between two of the areas most renowned beauty spots, begins with a steady climb up the eastern rise of the Wolds but ends with a rewarding downhill return with spectacular views.
Hubbard's Hills to Welsdale Bottom - Louth Cycle Route 5
10.48 mi
+443 ft
-427 ft
1.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
A challenging ride to one of the areas highest points to enjoy panoramic views of the Wolds and beyond.
Louth, South Elkington, Hallington & Raithby
7.04 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
The terrain of this Lincolnshire walk on the outskirts of Louth varies considerably and includes parkland, meadows, the secluded Welton Vale and windswept heights of Jack's Furze reached by a permissive footpath that gives the best views of the entire walk.
Paths, Ponds and a Priory
5.73 mi
+230 ft
-223 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Binbrook (Lincolnshire)
A wonderful walk through grassy valleys and over open hilltops. The walk crosses the site of the old Orford Priory, now a series of lumps in the ground, once an important settlement.
Round Binbrook via Mill
3.27 mi
+151 ft
-177 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Binbrook (Lincolnshire)
This walk explores the area around the village in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The walk starts in the old Market Place, and although markets are no longer held here, it is still an important trading area of the village with many local shops.
Round Binbrook
1.88 mi
+79 ft
-105 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Binbrook (Lincolnshire)
This walk explores the area around the village in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The walk starts in the old Market Place, and although markets are no longer held here, it is still an important trading area of the village with many local shops.
Vales & Views
8.01 mi
+531 ft
-531 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This walk takes in the high points above Hubbard’s Hills before dropping down into the secluded Welton le Wold valley. Explore the historic church and parkland at South Elkington before journeying back to Louth.
On Top of the Wolds
5.21 mi
+322 ft
-308 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This is a delightful walk taking you high into the Wolds. There are fine views to the coast and back to Louth with St James's Church spire visible for miles. Walking along tracks and paths, this really does give a flavour of hilly Lincolnshire.
Hills & Hamlets
6.18 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This is an enjoyable, circular walk of 6.5 miles from Louth to Tathwell and Raithby. The route crosses fields and follows grass tracks to explore these small hamlets. Great views towards Stenigot Mast and beyond can be seen on a clear day.
Through Louth and Hubbard's Hill
3.12 mi
+171 ft
-151 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
Hubbard's Hills was donated to the town of Louth by the trustees of Auguste Alphonse Pahud, and opened to the public on 1 August 1907.
On Foot from Fotherby - North Elkington
5.56 mi
+322 ft
-318 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fotherby (Lincolnshire)
A pleasant 6 miles walk from Fotherby towards North Elkington, passing through a Deserted Medieval Village, with fine views of the eastern edge of the Wolds, across the marsh towards the coastline and round to the Humber.
Two Churches and a Canal
6.20 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a 6 mile walk exploring the Louth Canal and nearby village of Alvingham, with two churches in one churchyard. Keep a watch for the darting blue of the kingfisher or the antics of the moorhens as they squabble amongst themselves.
Louth to Grimoldby - Louth Cycle Route 1
11.49 mi
+56 ft
-52 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
A gentle cycle ride around the villages to the east of Louth - an ideal way to re-introduce yourself to cycling.
Two Churches and a Canal via North Cockerington
9.32 mi
+59 ft
-56 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a 8.5 mile walk exploring the Louth Canal and nearby village of North Cockerington. Keep a watch for the darting blue of the kingfisher or the antics of the moorhens as they squabble amongst themselves.
Louth to North Ormsby - Louth Cycle Route 6
19.11 mi
+417 ft
-390 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This is an energetic ride combining level cycling with a challenging climb out of North Ormsby, however the views out to the coast are well worth it!
In the Shadow of Juicetrump
4.20 mi
+226 ft
-200 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Belchford (Lincolnshire)
This walk links the quiet villages of Belchford and Scamblesby in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Enjoy grassy paths, a stream and some fine hilltop views. There are numerous springs nearby which first attracted Neolithic settlers to the area. Two streams converge here to form the source of the River Waring, which flows to Horncastle to join the River Bain.
For all Seasons
4.41 mi
+400 ft
-390 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Belchford (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts in Belchford, nestling in the Wolds, and goes to the attractive hilltop village of Fulletby. Following part of the Viking Way, you walk through an old meadow and on a clear day enjoy distant views of Lincoln Cathedral.
Absorb the heritage, scenery and wildlife in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
In the Footsteps of Roman Legions
7.45 mi
+318 ft
-341 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fulletby (Lincolnshire)
This walk links the villages of Fulletby, Tetford and Belchford and the hamlet of Salmonby. It is a walk with great variety - woods, fields, lakes and fine views.
The route takes in a section of the Viking Way long distance footpath and, for a while, follows the course of a Roman Road.
Chambers Farm Wood to Minting (return via Gautby)
8.40 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Langton by Wragby (Lincolnshire)
This Lincolnshire walk is somewhat different in that walkers can do some route finding for themselves. This is because Chambers Farm Wood has several self-guided, waymarked routes that can be used to vary my preferred route described below. Part of the walk follows quiet country lanes and traverses typical Lincolnshire countryside.
Horncastle to Harrington - Horncastle Cycle Route 3
19.53 mi
+663 ft
-663 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Horncastle (Lincolnshire)
A cycle ride through the ages – Civil War battlefield, Georgian Manor House and a Victorian Poet's birthplace – this route is on narrow lanes around the Lymn & Waring river valleys.
Horncastle to Rowgate Hill - Horncastle Cycle Route 4
20.23 mi
+600 ft
-604 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Horncastle (Lincolnshire)
Follow the Bain Valley, cross Roman Roads and explore wide verge lined lanes before a strenuous ride up to the Bluestone Heath Road. Take your time – the views are worth it!
Horncastle to Fulletby - Horncastle Cycle Route 2
10.80 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Horncastle (Lincolnshire)
Exploring the valleys of the Rivers Bain and Waring, with an uphill section that's worth the view! This is the shorter option but why not do those extra few miles by going the whole distance!
Horncastle to Miningsby - Horncastle Cycle Route 1
13.77 mi
+348 ft
-344 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Horncastle (Lincolnshire)
A gentle cycle ride exploring the villages to the south east of Horncastle – taking in the historic parkland of Scrivelsby – an ideal route to reintroduce you to cycling.
Horncastle to Fulletby via Greetham - Horncastle Cycle Route 2
14.26 mi
+505 ft
-499 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Horncastle (Lincolnshire)
Exploring the valleys of the Rivers Bain and Waring, with an uphill section that's worth the view!
Blue Plaque of Horncastle Town Centre
Tourist office2.08 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Horncastle (Lincolnshire)
Nice walk around Horncastle in search for blue plaques. There are 18 blue plaques in Horncastle town centre. Capture a brief look at the history of the town through our notable residents and historical events!
In the Footsteps of Tennyson - Route 2
5.08 mi
+230 ft
-256 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Greetham with Somersby (Lincolnshire)
Starting from the quiet hamlet of Bag Enderby, this 5.5 miles walk explores the different aspects of the Wolds landscape, passing through Somersby, Tennyson's birthplace and home for the first twenty eight years of his life.
In the Footsteps of Tennyson - Route 1
2.09 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Greetham with Somersby (Lincolnshire)
Starting from the quiet hamlet of Bag Enderby, this 2 miles walk explores the different aspects of the Wolds landscape, passing through Somersby, Tennyson's birthplace and home for the first twenty eight years of his life.
Around Bardney, including King's Hill
7.18 mi
+33 ft
-52 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bardney CP (Lincolnshire)
A walk starting in Bardney near the war memorial, then following the Viking Way out of Bardney for a couple of miles before heading back to Scotgrove Wood and then up King's Hill before heading back into Bardney and finishing where you began.
More walks in Gayton le Wold
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ashby cum Fenby
- Asterby
- Bardney CP
- Baumber
- Beelsby
- Belchford
- Benniworth
- Binbrook
- Brackenborough with Little Grimsby
- Brigsley
- Brookenby CP
- Burgh on Bain
- Calcethorpe with Kelstern
- Covenham St Bartholomew
- Covenham St Mary
- Donington on Bain
- East Barkwith
- East Lindsey
- East Ravendale
- Edlington with Wispington
- Elkington
- Fotherby
- Fulletby
- Fulstow
- Gautby
- Goltho CP
- Goulceby
- Grainsby
- Great Sturton
- Greetham with Somersby
- Hagworthingham
- Hainton
- Hallington
- Hatcliffe
- Hatton
- Haugham
- Hawerby cum Beesby
- Hemingby
- High Toynton
- Holton cum Beckering CP
- Holton le Clay
- Horncastle
- Keddington
- Kirmond-le-Mire CP
- Langton by Wragby
- Legsby CP
- Louth
- Low Toynton
- Ludborough
- Ludford
- Maidenwell
- Market Stainton
- Minting
- Normanby le Wold CP
- North Ormsby
- North Thoresby
- North Willingham CP
- Raithby cum Maltby
- Ranby
- Rothwell CP
- Scamblesby
- Sixhills CP
- Sotby
- South Willingham
- Stainton le Vale CP
- Stenigot
- Swinhope CP
- Tathwell
- Tealby CP
- Tetford
- Tetney
- Thimbleby
- Thoresway CP
- Thorganby CP
- Tupholme
- Utterby
- Waddingworth
- Waithe
- Walesby CP
- Welton le Wold
- West Ashby
- West Barkwith
- West Ravendale
- West Torrington
- Withcall
- Wold Newton
- Wragby
- Wyham cum Cadeby