Lincolnshire welcomes walkers with open arms.
With 200 square miles of enchanting landscape within the Lincolnshire Wolds, which have been designated an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty, and the Viking Way, a 149-mile trail from the River Humber in Lincoln to Oakham in Rutland, there is no shortage of walks to be found.
The region offers wonderfully varied terrain that appeals to walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re looking for nice, easy, flat walks or something a little more challenging, Lincolnshire has a walk to suit. There are also lots of cycling routes in Lincolnshire that visitors to the area can take advantage of.
Are you ready, boots? Start walking…
Bag Enderby, 2 miles
A nice, easy trail walking in the footsteps of poet Lord Tennyson, passing through his birthplace at Sommersby and some of the most beautiful parts of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Belchford to Scamblesby, 4.5 miles
Starting at the quaint village of Belchford, this moderate walk passes through the endearing Juicetrump Hill, which is a spectacle in itself where limestone outcrops called ‘roachstone’ have produced strange-looking hillocks which have created a unique landscape feature.
Bardney, 6 miles
A more difficult circular walk takes you through the spectacular Lincolnshire Limewoods, which are simply breathtaking, and through Southrey and Scotgrove woods to the remains of Bardney Abbey. It might be more tricky than the other walks, but it is well worth it for the rewarding views.
Barton-on-Humber to Barnetby Le Wold, 14 miles
For more seasoned walkers, this challenging walk starts from the North Bank Viewing Area in Hessle, follows the Humber bank, climbs inland to cross Elsham Wolds, and drops down in the valley of Skegger Beck into the charming town of Barnetby Le Wold.
Belton Pleasure Grounds, 2.4 miles
This is the perfect walk for nature lovers, starting at Belton House and heading towards Towthorpe Ponds and River Witham (look out for rare sightings of kingfishers here). You will pass through the deserted medieval village of Towthorpe before heading back towards Belton House, the site of the oldest tree in the park, a sycamore planted in 1685 when the house was built.
Gumby Hall to Bratoft Manor, 4 miles
Step back in time with a historical walk from Gumby Hall, where visitors can see a medieval moat through ancient parkland, to the medieval church at Bratoft.
Cleethorpes, 4 miles
Not forgetting our four-legged friends, this is a fantastic dog-friendly walk that starts at Humberston Fitties and finishes at Cleethorpes boating lake. There are miles of sand to walk along and the seafront parade to take in.
Whisby Nature Reserve, 1.1 miles
A wheelchair-friendly walk around the reserve, offers fabulous views as well as level paths and accessible bird hides around the lake. Electric scooters can be hired on-site, too.
It isn’t hard to see why Lincolnshire is so popular with walkers once you’ve seen for yourself the incredibly varied terrain, from dramatic cliffs and coastline to magnificent marshland and rolling countryside. All are bursting with fascinating birds and wildlife, which, together with the region’s bustling towns and villages, create a truly captivating part of the world.
Lincolnshire is the ideal setting for a walking holiday with a caravan break offering the ultimate in convenience, flexibility and value for money. After a tiring day of walking the roads, paths and trails of Lincolnshire, there is nowhere better to come back to than a caravan, which offers a fantastic home-from-home with some sites providing a comprehensive range of facilities, so you don’t have to think about anything other than planning your walks in Lincolnshire!
Here are just a few Lincolnshire caravan sites to get you started:
- Golden Palm Resort, Skegness
- Golden Sands, Mablethorpe
- Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park, Cleethorpes
- Butlins, Skegness
- Southview Holiday Park, Skegness
- Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Lincoln