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Lincolnshire Wolds Way A long distance walk of 78 miles in the east of England which makes a circuit of the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds. It celebrates the culture of the area and visits many attractive small towns, villages and hamlets. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
This circular walk is mainly within the Licolnshire Wolds National Landscape and has been designed to take in the best of the Wolds and keeps to the high ground whenever possible. It has been broken down into 5 stages, averaging 6 hours walking per day.
The Lincolnshire Wolds has everything you could wish for in an idyllic getaway. Enjoy 216 square miles of unspoilt countryside, beautiful rolling green hills, picturesque hidden valleys and all kinds of magnificent animals and wildlife.
- Horncastle
- Alford
- Louth
- Spilsby
- Market Rasen
- Caistor
Often referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Lincolnshire Wolds’, Horncastlesits right at the heart of the county. Surrounded by idyllic countryside, the town is ideally situated half way between Lincoln and the Coast; the perfect base for those hoping to explore all that Lincolnshire has to offer. A destination in itself, Horncastle has plenty to see ...
The picturesque town of Alford is located on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, just 7 miles from the East Coast. The area boasts excellent road links, with Boston, Lincoln and Grimsby all just a short drive away. With countryside and coast both easily accessible, the town is a great base for people wanting to explore the wider county. Alford is r...
Situated at the foot of the Wolds, Louth was once named ‘Britain’s Finest Market Town’ by BBC’s Countryfile. The town is famous for its fantastic selection of independent retailers - around 70% of the businesses here are independently owned. That’s not the only accreditation the town has received either; Louth was also hailed as a “food mecca” by T...
Just 12 miles from the popular seaside town of Skegness, Spilsby is one of the Wold’s liveliest market towns. Although it is small, the town acts as a hub for neighbouring villages so has a surprising amount of shops and facilities. Evidence suggests that the Spilsby area has been occupied since prehistoric times and by the early medieval period, s...
Famed for its racecourse, Market Rasenis another bustling market town in the Wolds. There has been a weekly market in the town since 1219, and it is still an integral part of the area today. The High Street here also boasts a great number of independent shops, many of which are long-standing, family-run businesses. As Market Rasen has such a rich h...
Nestled on a hillside, Caistoris situated on the northern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. This area was one of the most significant Roman settlements in the county; it is believed that it was once the site of 1st century military occupation and a 2nd century Roman fortress. Today, the market square lies at the heart of a conservation area that cont...
You can zoom to a location on the map, or search for an address however rights of way on the electronic working copy map will only be displayed between 1:2,500 and 1:250,000. Individual path...
The Lincolnshire Wolds which also includes the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape are a range of low hills in the county of Lincolnshire, England which runs roughly parallel with the North Sea coast, from the Humber Estuary just west of the town of Barton-upon-Humber in North Lincolnshire which then runs in a south easterly direction towards the flat Lincolnshire Fens in the south-east of ...
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Mar 3, 2024 · Current information. This wonderfully scenic but bracing winter walk in The Wolds proves that Lincolnshire is anything but flat. Distance 9 miles (14½ km) Type Moderate. Time 4½ hours. Words: Jo Tinsley Pictures: Emma Harvey. At Tealby walk up the steps to All Saints church.
