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Great Steeping walks
Well - Rigsby - Ulceby loop
Visorando Member 
8.28 mi
+377 ft
-344 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Well (Lincolnshire)
A circular walk over gently rolling countryside taking in a mix of farm fields, forest tracks and tarmac roads.
Well
Visorando Member 8.41 mi
+377 ft
-358 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Alford (Lincolnshire)
This is a charming 8 miles walk from Alford to Well. There are steady climbs through beech woods to Ulceby, before following the road down to Skendleby Psalter. From here back to Well with its rare classical church and Well Vale Hall and its lakes.
On a clear day there are views of the coast and Wolds from the higher ground.
Ramble to Rigsby
Visorando Member 4.67 mi
+154 ft
-157 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Alford (Lincolnshire)
This is an enjoyable 5 mile circular walk from Alford up into the Lincolnshire Wolds at Rigsby before returning to Alford. The route follows grass tracks and quiet lanes as well as across some arable land. There are excellent views of the Lincolnshire coast and Alford town from the ridge and Rigsby.
Rigsby church has Norman features and a fine 15th century carved font.
Around Historic Alford
Visorando Member 2.13 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Alford (Lincolnshire)
A circular walk around the streets in the centre of the historic town of Alford. The name derives from either the Old English “alder ford” or “ford by a heathen temple”. Here the Lincolnshire Wolds meets the Lindsey Marsh.
Centred around three market places, there is a wealth of 17th and 18th century buildings including a thatched Manor House, a working windmill and fine 14th century church.
In the Footsteps of Tennyson - Route 1
Visorando Member 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.
In the Footsteps of Tennyson - Route 2
Visorando Member 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.
For all Ages
Visorando Member 5.33 mi
+174 ft
-187 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from South Thoresby (Lincolnshire)
This walk combines the history and wildlife of an ancient Wolds valley with the open space and stunning views of the Wolds and the coast, along with a visit to South Thoresby Warren Local Nature Reserve. You can also strike out into the Swaby valley or visit the small church of St. Leonard at Haugh.
Lincolnshire Coast Path - Wrangle to Wainfleet
Visorando Member 
7.76 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Boston (Lincolnshire)
A beach walk from Wrangle to Wainfleet. An alternative route to the coastal defence banks that provides a little more interest. Open flat farmland, tiny hamlets and a long straight footpath that was once thought to have been a Roman road. The end of the walk is at Batemans Brewery where a worthy reward of some handsome ale can be purchased in this unique setting within the confines of an old windmill.
In the Footsteps of Roman Legions
Visorando Member 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.
For all Seasons
Visorando Member 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 Shadow of Juicetrump
Visorando Member 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.
Legbourne to Belleau - Louth Cycle Route 3
Visorando Member 15.24 mi
+420 ft
-440 ft
2 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Legbourne (Lincolnshire)
A strenuous ride on the south eastern edge of the Wolds, bordering attractive woodland near Burwell.
Legbourne to Authorpe - Louth Cycle Route 2
Visorando Member 13.31 mi
+177 ft
-187 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Legbourne (Lincolnshire)
Passing through a series of lovely Lincolnshire villages, this route starts with a good climb on the edge of the Wolds and finishes with level cycling on the middle marsh.
Lincolnshire Coast Path - Boston to Wrangle
Visorando Member 
9.65 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Boston (Lincolnshire)
A beach walk from Boston to Wrangle. An alternative route to the coastal defence banks that provides a change to the marsh views. Open flat farmland, tiny hamlets, large churches and plenty of pubs along the way. Not strictly part of a coast path but this route roughly follows the coast of medieval times when Wrangle boasted the third largest harbour along this section of coastline.
Louth, South Elkington, Hallington & Raithby
Visorando Member 
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.
Hubbard's Hills to Welsdale Bottom - Louth Cycle Route 5
Visorando Member 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.
Round Louth
Visorando Member 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
Visorando Member 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.
More walks in Great Steeping
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Eastville
- Farlesthorpe
- Firsby
- Friskney
- Greetham with Somersby
- Hagworthingham
- Halton Holegate
- Hannah cum Hagnaby
- Harrington
- Haugh
- Hogsthorpe
- Hundleby
- Huttoft
- Irby in the Marsh
- Langton by Spilsby
- Little Steeping
- Lusby with Winceby
- Maidenwell
- Markby
- Mavis Enderby
- Midville
- Mumby
- New Leake
- Old Leake CP
- Orby
- Partney
- Raithby
- Rigsby with Ailby
- Sausthorpe
- Sibsey
- Skegness
- Skendleby
- South Ormsby cum Ketsby
- South Thoresby
- Spilsby
- Stickford
- Stickney
- Swaby
- Tetford
- Thorpe St. Peter
- Toynton All Saints
- Toynton St Peter
- Ulceby with Fordington
- Wainfleet All Saints
- Wainfleet St Mary
- Walmsgate
- Well
- Welton le Marsh
- West Keal
- Willoughby with Sloothby
- Wrangle CP