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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.
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!
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!
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 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 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.
Lincolnshire Coast Path - Boston to Wrangle
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Well - Rigsby - Ulceby loop
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.
For all Ages
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.
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.
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.
Well
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.
Around Historic Alford
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.
Ramble to Rigsby
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.
More walks in West Fen
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Amber Hill CP
- Ashby with Scremby
- Aswardby
- Baumber
- Benington CP
- Bolingbroke
- Boston
- Brinkhill
- Butterwick CP
- Carrington
- Claxby with Moorby
- Coningsby
- Dalby
- East Keal
- East Kirkby
- Eastville
- Edlington with Wispington
- Fishtoft CP
- Freiston CP
- Frithville and Westville
- Fulletby
- Greetham with Somersby
- Hagworthingham
- Haltham
- Halton Holegate
- Hameringham
- Harrington
- High Toynton
- Holland Fen with Brothertoft
- Horncastle
- Hundleby
- Kirkby on Bain
- Langriville
- Langton
- Langton by Spilsby
- Leverton CP
- Little Steeping
- Low Toynton
- Lusby with Winceby
- Mareham le Fen
- Mareham on the Hill
- Mavis Enderby
- Midville
- New Leake
- Old Leake CP
- Partney
- Raithby