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Barton upon Humber Waters Edge circular
Visorando Member
5.82 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Barton-upon-Humber (North Lincolnshire)
Waters Edge Barton upon Humber circular just short of 6 miles. Enjoy views of the spectacular Humber Bridge.
Drewton Estate loop
12.62 mi
+554 ft
-545 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from North Cave (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Starting at the church in North Cave this walk takes in the pretty Drewton Estate, and then loops round using the High Hunsley Circuit to North Newbald. From there the walk makes it's way to the beautiful village of Hotham before returning to North Cave.
From The Stables at Owlett Hall
1.68 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Crowle and Ealand (North Lincolnshire)
A gentle walk around Crowle Common from Crowle in Lincolnshire.
Crowle Moors Car Park to Viewing Tower on Thorne Moors
4.96 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Crowle and Ealand (North Lincolnshire)
This walk goes from the car park on Crowle Moor to the viewing tower in the middle of Thorne Moors from where you have a great view of the moors.
Crowle & Thorne Moors from Crowle Moors Car Park
5.22 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Crowle and Ealand (North Lincolnshire)
This is my favourite walk around Crowle & Thorne Moors. It takes you over the Bailey bridge and back over the new foot bridge.
In Ore of Our Past
4.28 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Nettleton CP (Lincolnshire)
This walk passes through an area that was, until just a few decades ago, one of the most industrial parts of the Wolds. Today the Nettleton Valley is a grassy, peaceful picturesque place, and from the top, there are fine views towards the River Trent and Lincoln.
From Wayrham Through Painsthorpe
8.00 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Kirby Underdale (East Riding of Yorkshire)
This walk includes all the typical features of the Yorkshire Wolds, an extensive limestone plateau interlaced with secluded, narrow, twisting dales. It starts by making use of three linking dales to come out onto the plateau where there are views from the scarp edge over the Vale of York and, as the plateau is crossed, views down into other dales and eventually across the Humber into Lincolnshire. The return makes use of another dale, a stretch of Roman road, and an old drove way.
From Thixendale through Kirby Underdale
8.33 mi
+810 ft
-784 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thixendale (North Yorkshire)
This walk in the Yorkshire Wolds provides a mixture of walking through quiet secluded dales and across the wide open spaces of a limestone plateau with extensive views over the Vale of York. It starts and finishes in the village of Thixendale which has a pub and a small shop.
Cowlam & Cottam - Yorkshire Wolds
6.38 mi
+492 ft
-512 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cottam (East Riding of Yorkshire)
A walk with interesting history throughout, from a Church dating from 1100 to 1939 WW2 runways now abandoned. Also includes the Abandoned church at Cottam and the remains of a Medieval Village.
There are a few optional versions of this walk, if you are familiar with OS map use there are many footpaths marked out to make this walk either longer or shorter. The route provided intends to give the walker the most interesting route of things to see!
Wharram Percy (Disused Railway & Medieval Village)
4.16 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wharram (North Yorkshire)
A short walk following the route of the disused Malton to Driffield railway, taking in the old station, sidings, chalk quarry and abandoned medieval village of Wharram Percy itself. The walk can be made a mile shorter by retracing your steps after looking at the medieval village and taking the shortcut back to the car park, along Centenary Way.
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.
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.
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.
In the Woods via Legsby Wood
8.07 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields and woodlands towards Willingham Woods, taking you through farmland over Coversands; soils that are very deep and acidic. On a clear day, the views of the Lincolnshire Wolds are impressive and you may be able to see the Claxby Radar Tower on the horizon.
In the Woods
6.99 mi
+92 ft
-82 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields and woodlands towards Willingham Woods, returning along a road. On a clear day, the views of the Lincolnshire Wolds are impressive and you may be able to see the Claxby Radar Tower on the horizon.
A Route with a View via Claxby Wood
10.39 mi
+472 ft
-453 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
A walk starting from Market Rasen going to Walesby over a variety of terrain from woodlands to farm tracks in the Wolds, allowing the chance to explore All Saints' Church, Walesby, affectionately known as the Ramblers' Church as well as offering dramatic views across Lincolnshire.
A Route with a View
7.39 mi
+361 ft
-341 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen heading for Walesby, mainly along roads and quiet lanes, allowing the chance to explore All Saints Church, Walesby, affectionately known as the ‘Ramblers’ Church’ as well as offering dramatic views across Lincolnshire.
From Cricket Fields to Green Lanes
4.15 mi
+30 ft
-26 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen heading for Middle Rasen. Mainly along roads, bridleways and quiet lanes. Lovely views of the Lincolnshire Wolds can be seen on this walk.
From Cricket Fields to Green Lanes via Mill Lane
5.54 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen heading for Middle Rasen. Mainly along roads, bridleways and quiet lanes. Lovely views of the Lincolnshire Wolds can be seen on this walk.
Following Woods and Mills
4.83 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through woods and fields towards the Wolds, returning along a road.
Following Woods and Mills via Tealby
10.21 mi
+390 ft
-390 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields and woods going high into the Wolds for some fine views towards Lincoln on a clear day. Arguably, Tealby is one of the prettiest villages in the Wolds; it is a good stopping point for a break or refreshments.
To Legsby & Linwood and back again via Linwood Road
4.66 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields over the Coversands; soils which are very deep but which dry out quickly and are subject to wind erosion. The route follows the National Cycle Route for a distance.
To Legsby & Linwood and Back again via Linwood Warren
5.91 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields over the Coversands; soils which are very deep but which dry out quickly and are subject to wind erosion. This route gives you the opportunity to explore a heathland nature reserve.
To Legsby & Linwood and back again
3.58 mi
+46 ft
-43 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Market Rasen (Lincolnshire)
This walk starts from Market Rasen and heads through fields over the Coversands; soils which are very deep but which dry out quickly and are subject to wind erosion.
Glentworth, Fillingham, Ingham loop.
9.51 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Glentworth CP (Lincolnshire)
This is a circular route taking in three villages and the route can be adjusted to have the start/finish at any one of them. The suggested route has a nice pub for a tasty half-way treat.
On the Wild Side
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.
Bempton Cliffs from Flamborough
6.67 mi
+1,017 ft
-988 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Flamborough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
A linear East Yorkshire walk that visits some of the most dramatic cliffs in the area. This walk is an ideal chance to have a piucnic by the sea. Don't forget to take your binoculars as the cliffs are busy with nesting seabirds in season.
Flamborough Head from Flamborough
9.68 mi
+456 ft
-446 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Flamborough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Flamborough Head in the East Riding of Yorkshire is one the great coastal features of the British Isles. In late spring the area is also well known for its abundant birdlife. With the North Yorks Moors so near it is easy to be a bit dismissive about East Yorkshire but a walk around Flamborough Head should serve to demonstrate that parts of this coast are as fine as anything further north.
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.
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.
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 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.
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